Drew Barrymore

Actress, Producer, Talk Show Host, Director, Businesswoman

American Los Angeles, California, United States

Quick Info

ProfessionActress, Producer, Talk Show Host, Director, Businesswoman
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth22/02/1975
Age51 years
BirthplaceLos Angeles, California, United States

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SummaryAmerican actress, producer, and talk show host who rose to prominence as a child star in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) and transitioned to become a leading lady in Hollywood, especially known for romantic comedies. She is also an author, director, and entrepreneur.

Personal Life

ChildhoodTroubled childhood that led to substance abuse and a wild reputation in her early years
EmancipationBecame emancipated at age 15

Family

FatherJohn Drew Barrymore Jr.
MotherIldiko Jaid Barrymore
Family BackgroundMember of the Barrymore family

Career

Film DebutAge 5 in Altered States (1980)
BreakthroughAge 7 in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) as Gertie
Notable Films
  • Firestarter (1984)
  • Poison Ivy (1992)
  • Boys on the Side (1995)
  • Scream (1996)
  • The Wedding Singer (1998)
  • Charlie's Angels (2000)
  • 50 First Dates (2004)
  • Blended (2014)
Production CompanyFlower Films (co-founded 1995)
TelevisionThe Drew Barrymore Show (syndicated, since 2020)
Netflix SeriesSanta Clarita Diet (executive producer and star)
Directorial DebutWhip It (2009)
Other VenturesFlower cosmetics line, Chief Gifting Officer for Etsy (as of 2024)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Published New York Times bestselling photobook titled Find It in Everything
2. Authored collection of autobiographical essays titled Wildflower
3. Received nine Emmy Award nominations
4. Won Golden Globe Award and Screen Actors Guild Award
5. Received British Academy Film Award nomination
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