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Drew Barrymore witnessed her stalker moment when a man barged in from the crowd, claiming to know her. In a now-viral video, the stalker, identified as Chad Michael Bristo, tried to get onto the stage to meet Barrymore. The50 First Datesactress was attending an event at 92nd Street Y in Manhattan when the incident took place.
This news is the latest in the line of celebrity stalking incidents, and interestingly, the stalker had previously stalked Amber Heard. However, netizens are now celebrating the heroic gesture of the event host, singer Reneé Rapp.
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Reneé Rapp Became Drew Barrymore’s Hero After Saving Her
As the stalker approachedDrew Barrymore, he yelled that he wanted to see her while she was in New York. TheBlendedactress was taken aback, nervously babbling,“Oh my god. Yes. Hi.”As her bodyguards tried to round up the man, Reneé Rapp who was hosting the event stood up from her seat and put herself between the man and Barrymore.
Rapp then put her arm around theCharlie’s Angelsactress and escorted her off the stage. The stalker was removed from the event and later arrested. Once the situation was resolved, both actresses returned to the stage. However, theSex Lives of College Girlsactress became Drew Barrymore’s new hero. Barrymore told Rapp:
“Well, I have a new definition of your s*xiness, it’s that level of protectiveness. That went full ‘Bodyguard.’”
TheWhip Itactress then went on to hug Rapp and said that she was herKevin Costner. This was in reference to the 1992 movieThe Bodyguard, where Costner played the bodyguard toWhitney Houston’s character.
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Netizens Were Impressed By Reneé Rapp Protecting Drew Barrymore
As the video of the incident circulated through various news outlets, netizens shared their thoughts on the creepy incident. Love and support started pouring in for both Drew Barrymore and Reneé Rapp. Rapp was hailed as a hero for putting her life at risk to protect Barrymore. One fan commented:
“Smart Rapp, she knew something was off and put herself in front of Barrymore while getting her off stage. Never can be too careful, trust your instincts.”
Netizens were also well aware of the potential dangers in such encounters, with some citing examples of Christina Grimmie’s tragic death. Another comment noted:
“In a second he could’ve jumped on stage and stabbed them both. At least the security guard was in front quickly, as was a theater guard, but Rapp wasn’t wrong to stand up and walk away.”
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The stalker in this incident, Busto, has a criminal record and therefore, the possibility of such violent acts could not be disregarded. Fans of Barrymore are relieved that theLucky Youactress is safe and sound.
Source:Access Hollywood – YouTube
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