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Drew Barrymore

Drew Barrymore is an American actress, producer, director, and talk-show host known for rising to fame as a child star in *E.T.

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Drew Barrymore is an American actress, producer, director, and talk-show host who rose to fame as a child star in *E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial*. She has since built a long career in film, television, and daytime talk.

Early life and family

Drew Barrymore was born February 22, 1975, in Culver City, California, into the Barrymore acting dynasty. She is the granddaughter of stage and screen legend John Barrymore and part of a multigenerational acting lineage.

Acting career

Barrymore transitioned from child stardom to adult roles in films such as *Poison Ivy*, *Boys on the Side*, *Scream*, and *The Wedding Singer*. She later starred in *Charlie’s Angels*, *50 First Dates*, *Blended*, and the Netflix series *Santa Clarita Diet*.

Producing and television

In 1995, she co-founded Flower Films with Nancy Juvonen and has worked as a producer on many of her projects. Since 2020, she has hosted the daytime talk show *The Drew Barrymore Show*, which airs to North American audiences including Canada.

In short

  • First gained fame as a child actor in *E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial* (1982).
  • Known for romantic comedies and action films like *The Wedding Singer* and *Charlie’s Angels*.
  • Co-founded production company Flower Films in 1995.
  • Hosts *The Drew Barrymore Show* since 2020.
Canadian angle

Barrymore is widely known in Canada through U.S. film, television, and daytime talk programming, including her long-running talk show that airs to North American audiences.

Quick questions

Who is Drew Barrymore?
Drew Barrymore is an American actress, producer, director, and talk-show host best known for *E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial* and later film and television work.
What movies has Drew Barrymore been in?
Her films include *E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial*, *Firestarter*, *Poison Ivy*, *Boys on the Side*, *Scream*, *The Wedding Singer*, *Charlie’s Angels*, *50 First Dates*, *Music and Lyrics*, and *Blended*.
Is Drew Barrymore married?
No. She was married three times and is divorced; her most recent marriage was to Will Kopelman from 2012 to 2016.

Sources

  1. Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Drew-Barrymore
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, occupation, and hosting The Drew Barrymore Show.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drew_Barrymore
    Supports: Early fame in E.T. and later film roles such as Poison Ivy, Boys on the Side, and Scream.
  3. Biography — https://www.biography.com/actors/drew-barrymore
    Supports: Career overview, Flower Films, notable films, and The Drew Barrymore Show.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000106/
    Supports: Birth date, spouse, children, and partial net-worth-related historical estimate.
  5. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drew_Barrymore
    Supports: Marriage history and film/series credits including The Wedding Singer, 50 First Dates, Blended, and Santa Clarita Diet.