Drew BarrymoreDrew Barrymore gave $1million to charity yesterday during an appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Drew handed the cheque over to the World Food Programme during her appearance on the chat show as she explained the importance of the charity’s work in Africa and prompted their new $3billion ‘Fill the Cup’ campaign to feed 59 million children for a year.

She explained: “I have seen with my own eyes what a difference a simple cup of nutritious porridge can make in a child’s life.”

“It helps them learn, stay healthy and sets them on track for a bright future. I urge everyone - everywhere - to help WFP ‘Fill the Cup’ for hungry children, and make hunger history.”

Drew’s boyfriend Justin Long appeared on the show with her and when asked what he likes about the 50 First Dates star, he replied: “She smells good.”

“She’s [also] beautiful…and funny. The most compassionate person I’ve ever met.”

Drew added that she as “having an excellent time” with Justin: “This relationship is great; it’s healthy and it’s productive and it’s supportive and it’s full of humor. All our friends get along great, which is awesome because we travel together in packs.”