American actress Drew Barrymore uploads video of her eating popiah in Singapore, fans speculate when she was in town

Could you have unknowingly had a meal next to Drew Barrymore? The Hollywood actress surprised fans in Singapore on Tuesday (Oct 1) after she posted a video of her eating at the country's Maxwell Food Centre.

Decked in a grey t-shirt, the 49-year-old is seen eating what looks like popiah off a tray – with a plate of kangkong and rice in front of her. Some fans are praising her, saying that eating food off a tray "is true Singaporean behaviour". Others ponder if she knows how the trays are cleaned. 

Barrymore appears to be speaking to the person filming the TikTok. However, her speech is muted and an audio plays over her as the words "this and yap" appear onscreen.

Drew Barrymore's video has prompted fans to speculate when she visited the country. In an email to CNA Lifestyle, Krystal Tan – the founder of travel company Blue Sky Escapes – revealed that her team had taken care of Barrymore and her family during their visit to Singapore.

Tan added that Blue Sky Escapes had curated several experiences for the Barrymore family including a private tea-tasting session, qi gong meditation and a walkabout at Bukit Brown.

Barrymore burst onto the scene as a child actress after playing Gertie in the 1982 classic ET. As an adult, she starred in multiple hit films such as Charlie's Angels, 50 First Dates and He's Just Not That Into You.

She started her talk show in 2020, which has since won three Daytime Emmy Awards.