Kamala Harris is not just a motherly figure, she is the Vice President of the US.

Drew Barrymore sparked a conversation across social media with her recent interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. The actress-turned-host invited Harris onto her talk show, The Drew Barrymore Show, on April 29th, and made a heartfelt request for the VP to take on the role of "Momala" to the nation.

In the interview, Barrymore expressed her belief that the world is in desperate need of a hug, and in our country, we need Harris to be the mother figure for all Americans. Harris responded with a laugh, and the two continued their conversation with Barrymore's signature hand-grabbing gesture.

However, not everyone had a positive reaction to the interview. Some viewers cringed at the exchange, with one person even stating that it went "straight into [their] veins." On social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, others criticized the interview, with one user questioning if Harris saw Barrymore's face during the exchange.

Meanwhile, on Black Twitter, a different conversation was happening. Many were offended by Barrymore's request, interpreting it as asking the first Black woman Vice President to take on the role of "Mammy" to the United States. One person wrote that it was "unbelievable" that people still want Black women to serve as the maternal figures to white children. The origins of the term "Mammy" can be traced back to slavery, when Black women were forced to care for white children.

In light of this history, Barrymore's request could be seen as insensitive and out of touch. However, in other parts of the interview, Harris addressed criticism she has faced for her laugh, particularly in response to questions about the border crisis and female leadership. Harris reminded viewers that as the first woman in her position, people are still getting used to seeing her in this role.

Barrymore showed her support for Harris by telling her how much she loves her laugh, and the VP responded by encouraging people not to be confined by others' perceptions. Despite the backlash, Barrymore remains a fan of Harris and even faced criticism for her interview with Oprah Winfrey. The conversation sparked by the interview highlights the importance of sensitivity and understanding when discussing cultural and historical issues.

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