AceShowbiz - Jay Leno recently shared a delightfully unexpected tale during an episode of "The Drew Barrymore Show", where he appeared alongside Drew Barrymore and her co-host Ross Mathews. The story harks back to a time when Barrymore was just 3 years old, and Jay Leno found himself as her unofficial babysitter.

"I met Drew when she was 3 years old," Jay recounted, much to the surprise of the now grown-up actress and talk show host. As it turned out, Jay was dating Drew's aunt at the time, and she was babysitting the young Barrymore. "I picked you up and I bounced you on my knee. It was just very funny," he recalled.

The revelation left Drew and her co-host, Ross Mathews, astonished. "That is so crazy!" Ross exclaimed as Drew tried to digest this newfound childhood memory. Curious, Drew asked if Jay remembered anything specific about her behavior back then. Jay's response was simple and endearing. "Well, you were a baby! I was the boyfriend of the babysitter," he said, noting he had tried to make her laugh perhaps in a bid to impresses his then-girlfriend.

But the story doesn't end there. Fast forward to a few years later, and Jay Leno found himself watching the iconic 1982 film "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial". As he watched Drew's breakout role as Gertie, he had an epiphany. "That's the little girl," he realized, connecting the dots between the playful toddler he once bounced on his knee and the burgeoning child star on his screen.

Their paths crossed again in the early '90s when Drew appeared on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" in 1994. This marked the beginning of several interviews as she made multiple appearances on Jay's show until his final episode in 2014. Each interview not only showcased Drew's evolving career but also highlighted the enduring camaraderie between the two.

Ultimately, Jay Leno and Drew Barrymore's story is a charming reminder of how small Hollywood can feel sometimes. Their connection, which began under such casual, everyday circumstances, evolved into a rich professional relationship filled with mutual respect and shared memories. It's a unique narrative thread that adds an extra layer of warmth and historical depth to their individual careers, resonating with audiences of all ages.