Drew Barrymore was accused of racism after a TikToker claimed she copied Black TikTokers who frolicked in the rain months before her viral video.
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The accusation was made by TikToker @amushroomblackly, who stated Barrymore disrespected the boundaries Black creators set because it was similar to the frolicking trend they started earlier this year. She said, ‘You and I both know you are capable of enjoying the rain, frolicking freely, without filming it and posting it to TikTok. [You] cosigned people who just go out of their way to disrespect and dismiss the boundaries that black creators have set. And now you’re one of those people. I guess my question would be, why is it so important to all of you to treat us like we don’t matter?
As previously reported, Barrymore recorded and uploaded a video of herself enjoying the rain with the caption ‘whenever you can enjoy the rain! Do not miss the opportunity.’ After @amushroomblackly accused the actress of racism, several TikTokers responded and said there was nothing racist about Barrymore’s actions.
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After facing backlash for the comment, amushroomblackly tried to clarify but doubled down on her statements. She claimed that although Drew Barrymore had a rough childhood, it was nothing compared to what she dealt with growing up as a Black woman.
‘Aw poor Drew had a hard childhood, said the white woman to the black woman. This is ridiculous, ya’ll are so reactionary… I said what I said.’