Drew Barrymore And Savannah Guthrie 'Did A Thing' After Talking About It For A Year

Drew Barrymore and Savannah Guthrie had a girl's day that included getting new tattoos! The friends have been talking about getting tattoos together for a year, and according to Guthrie they finally "did a thing."

The pair, who have been friends for more than eight years, are both producers on Netflix's new children's show "Princess Power." While promoting the show on "Today," they announced their friendship and plan to get tattoos together later that day.

When asked how their friendship came to be, Barrymore, 47, said, "Love at first sight." The two first met when Guthrie, 51, interviewed Barrymore about her memoir. "It was the electric connection," Barrymore said. Guthrie jumped in to add, "We had a soul connection. And Drew cultivates her friendships. She waters those flowers. It means a lot to her and so we kept in touch and we meet, and we hang out."

That's when the two talked about what they planned to do later in the day together. "We're getting a tattoo," Guthrie announced. Barrymore said Guthrie's tattoo is very special. "This is my 11th or 12th and this is your," Barrymore said as Guthrie jumped in to add, "I've never had a tattoo. It's really scary."

The "Today Show" shared a photo of the finished tattoos and an explanation of what Guthrie had done on her forearm on their Instagram page. "Savannah Guthrie and Drew Barrymore have given their eight years of friendship a permanent stamp of approval," the caption began.

"The tat on Savannah's forearm is her father's exact handwriting. 'All my love.' 'He wrote a love letter to my mom and this is his writing,' she shared. 'And it’s not only his writing, so he’s with me, but I’m trying to make it my mantra for life.' ?"

Barrymore's tattoo was said to be centered around her children. She got three thin outlines of sardines drawn on her arm.

The series "Princess Power" was inspired by Guthrie's New York Times bestselling children's book, "Princesses Wear Pants" and was recently released on Netflix.

Guthrie, mom to son Charles "Charley" Max, 6, and daughter Vale, 8, told PEOPLE that she loves how the book has inspired the show. "We love how our books have blossomed into the 'Princess Power' series and will inspire our viewers to be women of great character and integrity, embracing their differences and channeling them into teamwork and friendship, and how to doit all with a bit of sparkle and fun," Guthrie said.

Barrymore, also a mom of two, daughters Olive, 10, and Frankie, 8, is excited for this project celebrating girl power. "Of all the roles I've played in my life and all the life I've experienced, I totally know that being a parent is the most important job I've ever had," she said in a statement.

Barrymore's girls enjoyed reading the books. "I am happy to pay that positive energy forward by introducing 'Princess Power' to our next generation of amazing girls who can make the world a better place through practicing kindness and taking action together, crown or no crown," Barrymore said.