When did Luke Wilson and Drew Barrymore date? Actress recalls being detained by police with ex-boyfriend 

50 Dates actress and popular talk show host Drew Barrymore recently recalled being detained by the police with her ex-boyfriend Luke Wilson years ago. The revelation happened when Wilson and Barrymore recently appeared in an episode of The Drew Barrymore Talk Show on February 18 (the episode originally aired on January 16) and reminisced about a memory that goes back to the time when both of them were dating in the 90s.

Barrymore gave further details by sharing that they were both stopped by the authorities when they were trying to see Grammy award winner Beck in a concert, a favorite of both celebrities.

According to an article by Newsweek, Drew Barrymore recalled the incident with Wilson and laughed about it, implying that they both were young and wild.

"I got stopped for public urination! And there I was like, peeking out of the bushes, like, 'Hi!'"

She stated that after being caught, she and Luke were given a warning by the police officials but then were pardoned.

"They gave us, like, a warning, but we got let go with a warning."

Barrymore became nostalgic as the actress chuckled and recalled that despite all the trouble with the police, she and Luke Wilson made it to the concert and had an amazing time.

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Drew Barrymore and Luke Wilson's dating history

Wilson and Drew Barrymore dated for a span of two years, from 1996 to 1998. Around 1996, one could see dating rumors about the two actors on almost all newspapers and channels.

The two actors had met on the sets of the movie Home Fries. Barrymore told People Magazine that from the first time she saw Luke Wilson, she knew he was a great individual and felt she was lucky to meet him.

"From the moment I saw him, I realized he was the most incredible person I'd ever been so fortunate to meet."

She also recalled meeting with Kate Hudson, who later dated Owen Wilson, Luke's brother. Barrymore laughed about the good times with Hudson on her talk show in 2022 as both actresses were discussing their dating history. As per People Magazine, the actors met at a restaurant/bar in Santa Monica, California, when Drew started dating Luke Wilson, who was filming a movie with Hudson.

Even after their separation, Drew Barrymore and Luke Wilson were friends. Barrymore often expresses her camaraderie with Wilson and the fact that they were youngsters and were having fun.

Barrymore has openly stated that she was in an open relationship with the actor and that he might also be seeing other people while they were dating. Luke was also in the cast of Charlie's Angels in the year 2000 as Cameron Daiz's love interest, thus signifying the friendly bond that both of them share.

The Charlie's Angels actress has been engaged two times (separately) and has tied the knot thrice. In 2016, Barrymore divorced Will Kopelman, with whom she also has two daughters. Though she has expressed the desire to find love again, Drew has said in interviews that she doesn't want a marriage.

The popular actor and host revealed in the year 2022 on an episode of her talk show, The Drew Barrymore Talk Show, that she had started dating again. Post-divorce, the actress took a hiatus from dating.