Early Life & Background
- Full Name: Drew Blythe Barrymore
- Born: February 22, 1975
- Birthplace: Culver City, California, USA
- Family Legacy: Comes from the famous Barrymore acting dynasty, with a long line of stage and film actors.
- Parents:
- John Drew Barrymore – Actor
- Jaid Barrymore – Actress
- Godparents:
- Director Steven Spielberg
- Actress Sophia Loren
Career Highlights
1980s: Childhood Stardom
- Breakout Role: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) – Played Gertie at just 7 years old, becoming one of the most famous child actors of the decade.
- Starred in films like Firestarter (1984) and Irreconcilable Differences (1984).
1990s: Reinventing Herself
After a troubled teenage phase, she made a comeback with edgier roles:
- Poison Ivy (1992) – Dark thriller that shifted her image.
- Bad Girls (1994) – Western action film.
- Boys on the Side (1995) – Critically acclaimed drama.
- Scream (1996) – Iconic opening scene.
- Romantic Comedy Era Begins: The Wedding Singer (1998) with Adam Sandler.
2000s: Box Office Success & Production Company
- Charlie’s Angels (2000, 2003) – Starred and produced through her company Flower Films.
- Never Been Kissed (1999) – A fan-favorite romantic comedy.
- 50 First Dates (2004) – Reunited with Adam Sandler.
- Won a Golden Globe for Best Actress for Grey Gardens (2009).
2010s–Present: Talk Show Host & Businesswoman
- Acted in Santa Clarita Diet (2017–2019), a horror-comedy series.
- Launched The Drew Barrymore Show (2020–present) – A successful daytime talk show.
- Runs Flower Beauty, a makeup brand, and other lifestyle ventures.
Personal Life
- Struggled with addiction in her youth but overcame it.
- Marriages: Married three times (including to Will Kopelman, with whom she has two daughters).
- Author: Wrote the memoir Little Girl Lost (1990) and Wildflower (2015).
Legacy & Impact
Drew Barrymore remains a beloved Hollywood icon, evolving from child star to producer, talk show host, and entrepreneur.
