Drew Barrymore SLAMS Razzies for 12-year-old's Worst Actress nomination

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Drew Barrymore has reacted to 12-year-old Ryan Kiera Armstrong's shocking Worst Actress nomination at the Razzies for her performance in the 2022 remake of Firestarter.Barrymore originated the role of the pyrokinetic wonder, Charlene 'Charlie' McGee, in the 1984 screen adaptation of Stephen King's novel of the same name.'Well, this makes my blood boil,' Barrymore began on the latest episode of her daytime talkshow.After receiving backlash, the Golden Raspberry Awards - better known as the Razzies - have since removed Armstrong from their ballot and performers under age 18 no longer qualify.

Reaction: Drew Barrymore has reacted to 12-year-old Ryan Kiera Armstrong's shocking Worst Actress nomination at the Razzies for her performance in the 2022 remake of Firestarter Remake: Armstrong seen as Charlie in the 2022 remake of Firestarter Before elaborating on her feelings, Barrymore provided her audience with some background on the Razzies.'It's an awards show that started in 1980 as a spoof award show, kind of like the Oscars but the insulting version,' she explained. 'And listen, I get poking fun at ourselves, I mean come on fair game bring it on, but Ryan is 12-years-old.'She informed viewers that Golden Raspberry Awards co-founder John Wilson has 'since apologized and removed [Ryan] from the category' and 'they're implementing a new rule precluding anyone eighteen years or younger.'Although this is a step in the right direction, Barrymore noted that Ryan is not the first child actor/actress to have ever been nominated.

The OG: Barrymore originated the role of the pyrokinetic wonder, Charlene 'Charlie' McGee, in the 1984 screen adaptation of Stephen King's novel of the same name (pictured) 'Well, this makes my blood boil,'.