On a recent episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, Drew Barrymore delighted Katherine Heigl with a highly personalized gift: a dog bowl featuring an image of actor Liam Neeson at the bottom. This special present was inspired by Heigl naming one of her dogs after Neeson, leading to a playful and heartfelt moment between the two celebrity hosts.
Katherine Heigl, who had recently adopted three puppies, revealed during the segment that one of the dogs was named Liam Neeson.
“So one of them we named Liam Neeson,”
she shared, “because, you know, he’s Irish!” The timing around St. Patrick’s Day added a charming touch to the story and sparked the idea for Barrymore’s gift.
Heigl also mentioned how she might have chosen different pet names had she known of certain celebrity romances beforehand. She joked about possibly naming another dog after Pamela Anderson, referencing rumors about co-stars from Naked Gun. This humorous aside underscored the creative way the actress and her husband, Josh Kelley, name their pets after notable figures from pop culture.
Heigl’s pets carry a variety of famous-inspired names.
“I have Elora Danan—that was Josh’s choice from the movie Willow,”
she noted, continuing,
“And then the last one is Clara Rose. And then I have a Birdee Calvert, after Sandra Bullock’s character in Hope Floats. I love that movie so much.”
Drew Barrymore, an animal lover with several pets including her dog Douglas and pet bearded dragon Jeremy, was thrilled by the concept of celebrity-themed pet names. Bringing out a bright yellow dog bowl, she presented the customized gift to Heigl with enthusiasm:
“I love this so much that we actually made you a custom bowl for Mr. Liam Neeson,”
she said, revealing Neeson’s picture printed inside the bowl.
“And, by the way, when he gets down to the bottom of it, he can lick his face!”
The actress was visibly touched and excited by the gesture. “This is so amazing!” Heigl exclaimed.
“I’m not giving that to the dogs—I’m keeping that!”
Her reaction captured the warmth and playful camaraderie shared on the show.
In addition to the gift segment, Barrymore took a reflective moment during the show’s Memory Bank feature, where she discussed meeting Liam Neeson alongside Heigl, Valerie Bertinelli, and Ross Mathews. She expressed genuine admiration for the actor, saying,
“I just have to say that he is the nicest, most incredible human being. I don’t think there is anyone out there who deserves happiness more. He is a gracious, cool, awesome human being, and I was so lucky to know him back in the day.”
Barrymore continued her sincere remarks with,
“Liam Neeson, if you’re out there anywhere, I just hope that you are as happy as you deserve to be because you are a phenomenal human being.”
She concluded the tribute by emphasizing affection for Neeson, adding,
“And! We love you! We love you so much, and we love to honor you in every way.”
The Drew Barrymore Show, airing weekdays on CBS, featured this memorable interaction that combined celebrity charm, pet affection, and heartfelt admiration. The unique Liam Neeson dog bowl gift highlights how playful personalization can deepen connections, while Barrymore’s thoughtful reflections emphasize the kindness she sees in the actor.
This charming episode not only showcased celebrity friendship but underscored a hopeful, earnest celebration of simple joys—like naming pets and recognizing the goodness in others. Fans can likely expect more such warm moments on the show in the future, continuing its blend of heartfelt entertainment and genuine celebrity insights.
