Drew’s Charitable Heart

March 4, 2008 · Filed Under Drew Barrymore, Justin Long, Oprah Winfrey

By the time yesterday’s Oprah had ended, Drew Barrymore had not only expressed her feelings about her cutie of a boyfriend Justin Long, but more importantly, made the HUGE announcement that she was donating $1 million to the World Food Progamme.

Barrymore, a UN ambassador and the current Vogue cover girl, appeared on Monday’s Oprah for a big give of her own during the themed show. After both her and Long were questioned about their blossoming romance by Winfrey, (we’ll get to that a little later) Barrymore presented a check for $1 million dollars to the World Food Programme, which will help feed children in Africa. Barrymore, who has worked with the charity since 2005, has already made two trips to Kenya and seen for herself what a big impact she is making. “I have seen with my own eyes what a difference a simple cup of nutritious porridge can make in a child’s life,” the actress told Winfrey. “It helps them learn, stay healthy, and sets them on track for a bright future.” Best friend Cameron Diaz even phoned in, expressing how proud she was of her donation, saying that she was “choked up.”

Barrymore, like I mentioned before, also opened up about her and Long’s relationship. Both “fresh” out of the shower after using the hotel shampoo, (Barrymore revealed after Winfrey asked why she smelled so good) Barrymore described Long as her best friend and the relationship as “healthy, productive, supportive and full of humor,” also stating that they were having an “excellent time.”

And what does Long have to say about his lady love?

“She smells good,” Long told Winfrey. “She’s beautiful,” he said, “and funny. The most compassionate person I’ve ever met.”

Definitely rooting for Drustin!

- Erin Dustin