Gayle King shared a surprising personal detail about her bedtime routine, leaving fans intrigued by her candor on live television.
During her appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show on Thursday, Nov. 14, the CBS Mornings host revealed her sleepwear preferences, admitting that traditional pajamas aren’t her style.
“I always sleep in a big old ratty T-shirt but I don’t like wearing underwear,” the journalist told talk show host Drew Barrymore. “Because I like to feel the breeze down there. At night, I do.”
The revelation left the Charlie’s Angels star, Drew Barrymore, in fits of laughter as she threw her head back, seemingly in disbelief.
While humorous, Barrymore admitted she could relate, sharing that she has given similar advice to her daughters, Olive, 12, and Frankie, 10. “I used to tell the girls—they’ll be so horrified by this—but I’d say, ‘You must let it breathe,’” she confessed.
Barrymore elaborated further, saying, “With those diapers on all the time? No way. I’d tell them, ‘We’re just going to take a break, let things air out, and see what happens.’ And yes, women should feel the breeze.”
As a mom of two, Barrymore also opened up about how she navigates this preference while parenting. “Here’s my rule: if the kids are at their dad’s and no one else is home, I’ll sleep in the nude,” she admitted.
“I love it,” she added of the freeing feeling. “I lock all the doors and I just parade around like a little jaybird.”
Following the episode, a video clip of the broadcast was shared on Decider’s Instagram account, sparking a lively discussion in the comment section.
Some viewers found the revelation a bit much, with one user calling it “TMI” (too much information) and another labeling it “Way too much. Inappropriate.” However, there are undoubtedly many others who can relate to the candid conversation—after all, experts often advocate for the benefits of sleeping nude.
