Drew Barrymore and Cynthia Erivo discussed the importance of physical communication during Erivo's Dec. 10 appearance on 'The Drew Barrymore Show,' after Barrymore said people sometimes tell her to "back off a little bit" with her touchy interview style.

On Tuesday’s episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, guest Cynthia Erivo explained how she and her Wicked co-star Ariana Grande often used touch, like holding hands and subtle squeezes, to silently send each other messages and maintain a close bond while filming the movie or on the subsequent press run .

Drew Barrymore has long been known for her affectionate behavior with guests on her talk show, often engaging in physical touch like holding hands or hugging during conversations.