Hollywood's best and brightest are still remembering Val Kilmer in the wake of his passing last week at the age of 65. Yesterday Drew Barrymore added her voice to the growing list of celebrities mourning Kilmer's death.

The actress credited Kilmer with helping her feel "safe" on set, which she said "was a very important thing for me.”

Val Kilmer is being honored by his peers in Hollywood. From former co-stars to an ex-girlfriend, several celebrities paid tribute to the Top Gun and Batman Forever star after news of his death broke on April 2, 2025. Val’s daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, confirmed to The New York Times that he died from pneumonia and had recovered from throat cancer.