Ethan Hawke, a 55-year-old Oscar-nominated actor, recently appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show, where he shared a humorous and endearing revelation about his past. He confessed that he's been aware of Drew Barrymore since he was young and has always admired her. In fact, he wishes they had dated in the past, but unfortunately, they never had the chance. The two stars met for the first time on the show, and their conversation was filled with laughter and good-natured teasing. Drew Barrymore, 51, playfully joked that she and every other girl on the planet would have loved to date Ethan Hawke back in the day. Ethan explained that he had attended numerous parties in the 1990s, hoping to meet Drew, but they never crossed paths. He even admitted that he wanted to play it cool and let things happen organically, but this approach led to a three-decade gap before they finally met. Despite missing out on a potential romance, the two have become friends, and Ethan is now happily married to his wife, Ryan Shawhughes Hawke, since 2008. The encounter between Ethan and Drew is a heartwarming reminder that even the most famous people can form meaningful connections and friendships, even if they didn't quite work out romantically.