Drew Barrymore, the 49-year-old actress and talk show host, recently shared an interesting anecdote about her daughter Olive using her past as a point of contention during arguments. During an episode of ‘The Drew Barrymore Show,’ Barrymore discussed the challenges of raising preteen daughters with singer Christina Aguilera.

Barrymore revealed that her daughter, Olive, often brings up her mother’s past when they argue about appropriate clothing. She mentioned that Olive would point out her Playboy cover from 1995 when Barrymore would refuse to let her wear certain items of clothing. Barrymore shares Olive and another daughter, Frankie, with her ex-husband Will Kopelman.

Christina Aguilera, who can relate to Barrymore’s situation, shared her own experience of dealing with similar challenges. Aguilera, now 43, has a 16-year-old son, Max, from her previous marriage, and a 9-year-old daughter, Summer, with her fiancé Matthew Rutler. She recounted her own struggles when her daughter expressed a desire to wear a crop top, acknowledging the difficulty of balancing empowerment and self-expression with the need for caution and self-awareness.

Both women emphasized the importance of instilling a strong sense of self and empowerment in their daughters while also ensuring they are aware of the world’s realities. Aguilera, known for her controversial ‘Dirrty’ music video in 2002, emphasized the need for her daughter to understand herself and her sexuality while being cautious of others’ intentions.

It’s clear that both Barrymore and Aguilera are navigating the complexities of parenting in a modern world, where the challenges of raising daughters often intersect with their own public personas and past experiences.