At a Glance
- Drew Barrymore revealed a new moonstone ring symbolizing her bond with daughters Olive, 13, and Frankie, 11
- The ring features three stones representing the trio during her recent trip to Bacalar, Mexico
- She also has a tattoo of fish representing her journey to motherhood
- Why it matters: The star continues to honor her children through personal keepsakes while keeping their privacy intact
Drew Barrymore has found a new way to keep her daughters close. During the January 14 episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, the 50-year-old host showed off a meaningful piece of jewelry that represents her family of three.
A Ring With Meaning
While interviewing People We Meet on Vacation star Emily Bader, Barrymore explained the inspiration behind her latest accessory. The ring came from a trip to Bacalar, Mexico, where she felt drawn to moonstone for the year ahead.
“What this year was telling me is that 2026 needs to have moonstone in it, so then I found this ring, which is me and my two daughters in moonstone,” she said. The design features a larger stone flanked by two smaller ones, visually representing their bond.
Inked Tribute
This isn’t the first time Barrymore has used personal symbols to honor her children. Earlier this month, she revealed a tattoo on her arm that holds similar significance. The artwork depicts three fish surrounded by a larger, subtler fish.
“They’re for me and my daughters,” she explained. During a therapy session, she realized the smaller fish represent her younger self alongside Olive and Frankie. The surrounding fish symbolizes who she is now as their mother.
Parenting Reflections
Barrymore welcomed Olive in 2012 and Frankie in 2014 with ex-husband Will Kopelman. Looking back, she’s been candid about the challenges of early parenthood.
“All those parents who have it all together, and they’ve got hygiene and nutrition and schedules and boundaries, God bless you. I didn’t know any of that stuff when I had my kids,” she admitted on the Chicks in the Office podcast in 2023.
She credits her own upbringing with teaching resilience, noting the shift from more relaxed parenting styles to today’s helicopter approach. Now that her daughters are approaching their teenage years, she’s “having the best time ever.”
Protecting Their Privacy
Despite sharing her own parenting journey publicly, Barrymore has maintained strict boundaries around her children’s exposure. In a 2020 interview, she made her stance clear.
“My life with my children, my feelings, that’s all on the table – but [Olive and Frankie themselves] are not,” she told News Of Los Angeles. “Because of my life experiences, I’m not selling my brand on my kids. I won’t do it.”
This delicate balance allows her to discuss motherhood authentically while shielding her daughters from unwanted attention. She describes the approach as “inventive” – finding ways to acknowledge her role as a parent without exploiting her children’s privacy.
Key Takeaways
- Barrymore’s moonstone ring serves as a daily reminder of her connection to Olive and Frankie
- The talk show host continues to mark motherhood milestones through personal symbols
- Her tattoo and ring both emphasize the importance of her daughters in her identity
- Despite public discussions about parenting, she maintains firm boundaries around her children’s public presence
