Actress Drew Barrymore has responded to Andrew Garfield’s recent revelation about his method acting approach for his role in the 2016 Martin Scorsese film Silence.

In an interview on the WTF With Marc Maron podcast, Garfield had shared that he had lost weight and abstained from s^x for six months to prepare for his role as a Jesuit priest.

Barrymore was not impressed with Garfield’s choice, stating, “What’s wrong with me that six months doesn’t seem like a very long time?” on the latest episode of The Drew Barrymore Show.

She acknowledged the benefits of method acting, however, citing Christian Bale, Matthew McConaughey, and Jared Leto as examples of actors who have transformed themselves through the technique.

The actress also revealed that she has practiced method acting herself, citing her role in the film Grey Gardens as an example.

“I was so nervous I didn’t really chit chat with everybody on set,” she said. “I just really stayed in character.”

Garfield, in his original interview, had commented on the misconceptions surrounding method acting, explaining that it is “not about being an a–hole to everyone on set” but about “living truthfully under imagined circumstances.”

He also emphasized the importance of being kind to crew members and being able to drop the character when necessary.

Despite her reservations about Garfield’s approach, Barrymore admitted that his experience of shooting Silence under self-imposed restrictions had been “an incredibly spiritual experience” and that he had received “some gifts” from the process.

Garfield had also shared on the podcast that he had had some “wild, trippy experiences” as a result of his abstinence from s^x and food.

Garfield’s decision to abstain from s^x to prepare for his role had caused controversy in the past, with some critics arguing that it was unnecessary and even harmful.

However, the actor defended his approach, saying that it had helped him to “feel closer to the character.”

Method acting has a long history in Hollywood, with actors such as Marlon Brando and James Dean pioneering the technique in the 1950s.

The technique involves immersing oneself in the character’s emotional and psychological state, often through extensive research and preparation.

While some actors have found success with method acting, others have criticized the approach for being too intense and even dangerous.

Actress Anne Hathaway, for example, has said that she finds the technique “hard to justify” and that it can be “really traumatizing.”

Despite the controversy surrounding method acting, it continues to be a popular approach among actors looking to fully embody their characters.

Some of the most famous method actors of all time include Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Daniel Day-Lewis.

Garfield himself has received critical acclaim for his performances in a number of films, including The Social Network, Hacksaw Ridge, and Under the Silver Lake.

He has also been praised for his stage work, having won a Tony Award for his performance in the play Angels in America.

Barrymore, meanwhile, has had a successful career in Hollywood as both an actress and producer.

She is perhaps best known for her roles in films such as E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Charlie’s Angels, and Never Been Kissed. In recent years, she has also become a popular talk show host, with The Drew Barrymore Show debuting in 2020.

Ultimately, the debate over method acting will likely continue for years to come, with some actors swearing by the technique and others preferring to approach their roles in a different way.

What is clear, however, is that the debate will always be a lively one, with both supporters and critics weighing in on the merits and drawbacks of this controversial approach.