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Drew Barrymore is celebrating a huge milestone, and her fans, as well! The actress turned television host took to Instagram to commemorate reaching 15 million followers – or rather, friends, as Drew refers to them – on the platform.MORE: Drew Barrymore stuns fans with unexpected baby photoIn an endearing video chatting to her dog, Douglas, Drew recounts having started her Instagram account on 27 August back in 2013."I was so excited to make friends," she said, despite admitting that back then she "didn't really understand what social media was."WATCH: Drew Barrymore recalls confiding in Courtney Cox amid pregnancy scareDrew perfectly described not only what her Instagram represents, but what her brand has turned into, as well as how her fans surely see her.She said: "I wanted it to be a space of goodness and no judgement, humor and heart." She shared a slew of past posts, including her very first photo, one of herself facing the sun standing arms open in front of a floral mural.MORE: Drew Barrymore recalls 'freaking out' over pregnancy scareShe thanked fans for "allowing me in" and they thanked and complimented her in return.

Ray of sunshine Drew Barrymore rocked a vibrant yellow one-piece swimsuit in a new Instagram post. The actress, 46, looked like summer personified in the snapshot shared on Wednesday, Aug. 18. Drew accessorized with a colorful swim cap beanie with florals stitched on.

Drew Barrymore got candid about her recent 20-pound weight loss and how she keeps it off. The 45-year-old actress told InStyle magazine that she has committed to eating "clean" and practicing Pilates four days a week.