Drew Barrymore escorted backstage at New York event after fan moves towards her

Drew Barrymore was escorted off stage by security after a man appeared to approach her at an event (Ian West/PA)

Drew Barrymore was escorted off stage at an event in New York City after a fan called for her from the audience and appeared to approach the Hollywood star.

The 48-year-old actress was at the 92nd Street Y venue in the Upper East Side, Manhattan where she had been interviewing Renee Rapp on Monday.