Drew Barrymore Is an Official Member of the ‘We Do Not Care Club’—and We’re Here for It
- - Drew Barrymore Is an Official Member of the ‘We Do Not Care Club’—and We’re Here for It
Mary Ellen MorinJanuary 21, 2026 at 1:52 AM
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Drew Barrymore recently had a visit from internet sensation Melani Sanders, and the two of them forged a bond as Barrymore revealed some truths about her life and outlook for 2026.
Last year, what started as a typical mom-rant on social media turned Sanders into a generational sensation. Her "We Do Not Care Club" outlook resonated with women of a certain age across America, and many celebrities have declared their membership in both hilarious and very real ways. Drew is the newest member of the club, as she shared things that she will try to stop caring about in the new year.
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Both women can be seen standing on the set of Barrymore's daytime talk show, The Drew Barrymore Show, with five pairs of glasses between them. Barrymore is dressed in her signature suit and tie, as Sanders is wearing her trademarked hoodie with the letters "WDNC" prominently displayed.
In the beginning of the clip, Sanders asked Barrymore what she will stop caring about in 2026. Barrymore's answer starts off playful, "I do not care that I have three pairs of glasses on my head at all times." The Charlie's Angel actress continues with a more serious pledge, "I'm going to try to stop caring about being the perfect mother and outrun my own childhood, so my kids aren't having the same experiences I had." Barrymore recently shared some difficult truths about her childhood, and it is clear that she works hard to overcome things she carries from that period of her life.
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90210 actress Jennie Garth responded to show her support for Barrymore, "You are doing great, Drew! 💕 Can I borrow at least two of your glasses, I can’t find mine! I love your club @justbeingmelani 🔥," she said.
Lastly, Drew said, "I want to stop caring about... fear." She continued, "I want to tell fear where to go, and you're not invited to 2026." This message was widely acknowledged with enthusiastic approval from the show's audience as well as fans online:
"Fear being uninvited to 2026 is undefeated truth 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽," one fan agreed. "Fear? What fear? Fear can go f—— off from us," another boldly chimed in. "I don’t want to care about fear either. We cast you away fear 👏🙌 🙏🏼," said another, sharing the common theme.
Just How Big Is the 'We Do Not Care Club?'
The club was founded by Melani Sanders in a hilarious TikTok in May of 2025, during which she shared that Perimenopause has kicked off a freeing stage of life for her—one in which she no longer cares about trivial things that she once did. She encouraged women across the globe to join her club and stop caring about things so much. The message went viral and has since garnered attention and traction from celebrities, news outlets, and daytime talk shows alike. Other famous members include Ashley Judd,Halle Berry, and Sharon Stone.People Magazine named Sanders 2025's Creator of the Year in December. Sanders continues to post videos weekly and has risen in popularity to over 2 million followers, and is currently promoting her first published book, the Official We Do Not Care Handbook, which came out on Jan. 16. See one of her posts welcoming her members and announcements here:
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