Drew Blythe Barrymore, popularly known as Drew Barrymore is an American actress, producer, director, author, model, and entrepreneur. Drew is a member of prominent the Barrymore family, which includes renowned stage and film actors, and is the granddaughter of the well-known actor John Barrymore. She rose to prominence as a child actress with the role in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial in 1982. Her major films are Firestarter,  Poison Ivy, Boys on the Side, Mad Love, Scream, Even After, The Wedding Singer, Charlie's Angel, 50 First Dates, Grey Gardens, Whip It, and Blended, among others. She made her directorial debut with Whip It in 2009. She and Nancy Juvonen formed the production company Flower Films in 1995. She has also launched several cosmetics, clothing, and wine. She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2004. Her star is located at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard. She has over 11 million followers on her Instagram.  

What is Drew Barrymore Famous For?

• Her role as a child actress in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982).
• The granddaughter of the famous actor John Barrymore.
• Entertainment Weekly ranked her character "Ivy" from the 1992 film, Poison Ivy at No.6 on the list of the top 26 "bad girls" of all time. 

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Who are Drew Barrymore's Parents?

Drew Barrymore was born on 22 February 1975. Her birth name is Drew Blythe Barrymore. She was born to a father John Barrymore, and a mother, Jaid Barrymore. Her birthplace is Culver City, California in United States. She holds American nationality. Her zodiac sign is Pisces. Her religion is Buddhism. She comes from an acting family. Her parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents were actors as well. Her father left the family when she was only 6 months old. She and her father never had any significant relationship and hardly talked to each other. She grew up on Poinsettia Place in West Hollywood. She moved to Sherman Oaks at the age of 7. She moved back to West Hollywood upon becoming emancipated at the age of 14. 

She attended elementary school at Fountain Day School in West Hollywood and Country School. 

She achieved stardom at a very young age. She was a regular at the racy Studio 54 as a young girl. Her nightlife and partying became a popular subject with the media at the time. She was placed in rehab at the age of 13. She also spent 18 months in an institution for the mentally ill. She was put back in rehab after she made a suicide attempt at the age of 14. After rehab, she stayed with singer David Crosby and his wife for 3 months. She moved into her own apartment at the age of 15 after winning the juvenile court petition for emancipation. 

Drew Barrymore's Career Highlights

Acting

• She began her career when she was 11 months old. She appeared in a dog food commercial.
• She made her film debut with a minor role in the Altered States in 1980.
• She rose to prominence from her 1982 film, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. It was the highest-grossing film of the 1980s. She became one of the famous child actors of the time.
• Her major films are Firestarter, Poison Ivy, Boys on the Side, Mad Love, Scream, Even After, The Wedding Singer, Charlie's Angel, 50 First Dates, Grey Gardens, Whip It, and Blended, among others.
• Entertainment Weekly ranked her character "Ivy" from the 1992 film, Poison Ivy at No.6 on the list of the top 26 "bad girls" of all time.
• She made her directorial debut with the sports dramedy film, Whip It in 2009. She also starred in the film.
• Her other films are Miss You Already, Big Miracle, Going the Distance, Everybody's Fine, He's Just Not That Into You, Lucky You, Fever Pitch, Duplex, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, Riding in Cars with Boys, Donnie Darko, Skipped Parts, Never Been Kissed, Home Fries, Ever After, Wishful Thinking, Best Men, Scream, Everyone Says I Love You, Batman Forever, Mad Love, Boys on the Side, Bad Girls, Wayne's World 2, Doppelganger, No Place to Hide, among other.
• She has produced and starred in films including Never Been Kissed, Charlie's Angels, Donnie Darko, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, Duplex, Fever Pitch, He's Just Not That Into You, Whip It, Animal, How to Be Single, among others.
• She had voice roles in Titan A.E., Curious George, and Beverly Hills Chihuahua.
• She directed the music video for the song "Our Deal" by Best Coast in August 2011.
• She starred in the Netflix television series Santa Clarita Diet in 2017. She appeared as a family wife who has been experiencing a physical transformation into a zombie.
• She is also the executive producer of the single-camera series. The third season is set to release in 2019.
• She was one of the main judges in a reality talent show, The World's Best in 2019.
• In 2020, she starred in Jamie Babbit's romance film, The Stand-In.
• She launched a syndicated daytime talk show, The Drew Barrymore Show, which debuted on September 14, 2020.
• Moreover, she launched a quarterly lifestyle magazine, Drew Magazine from Bauer Media USA.

Fashion

• She became a CoverGirl Cosmetics model and spokeswoman in 2007.
• She remained one of the faces of CoverGirl in February 2015.
• She also helped the company to create the ads.
• She was No. 1 on People's annual 100 Most Beautiful People list in 2007.
• She became the face of the Gucci jewelry line in 2007.
• She also signed a contract with IMG Model as a model.
• She was a spokeswoman for Crocs.
• She launched a women's fashion line in 2017 in conjunction with Amazon.com called Dear Drew.
• She appeared on the cover of a magazine series, "They Shoot New York". 

Author

• She released an autobiography, Little Girl Lost in 1991.
• She released her second memoir, Wildflower in 2015.

Who is Drew Barrymore married to?

Drew Barrymore has been married 3 times in her life. She got engaged to Leland Hayward in 1991 when she was just 16 years old but they broke off their engagement the same year. Between 1992 to 1993, she was also engaged to actor-musician Jamie Walter. 

Firstly, she wed Welsh-born Los Angeles bar owner, Jeremy Thomas in March 1994. Two months later, she filed for divorce. And began dating the guitarist of Hole, Eric Erlandson in late 1994.

In 1999, she began dating comedian Tom Green. The couple got engaged in 2000 and got married in 2001. Green filed for divorce in the same year and their divorce was finalized in 2002.

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Later on, she began dating The Strokes drummer Fabrizio Moretti in 2002. Their relationship ended in January 2007. She dated Justin Long from mid-2007 to mid-2008. They reunited in 2009 but split once again in 2010.

Early in 2011, she began dating Will Kopelman, an art consultant. They got hitched in June 2012 after becoming engaged in January 2012. The couple shares two daughters, Olive, and Frankie. Sadly, they separated in 2016 and their divorce was finalized in the same year.

What are Drew Barrymore's Body Measurements?

Drew Barrymore stands at a height of 1.63 m i.e. 5 feet and 4 inches tall. She has a body weight of 126 lbs. She has an average body build. Her body measurements are 37-27-35 inches. She wears a bra of size 34C. She has green eyes and her hair color is light brown. She wears shoes of size 7 (US) and a dress of size 6 (US). Her sexual orientation is straight.

What is Drew Barrymore's Net Worth?

As of 2022, Drew Barrymore has amassed a net worth of $125 million, working in the entertainment industry. Her films combined have grossed over $2.3 billion worldwide. In 2006, she was ranked 8th place on the top 10 lists of actresses' salaries. She has endorsed several brands including CoverGirl, and Gucci, among others. She has also appeared in numerous print ads for Rice Krispies, Lancome perfume, Missoni, Knudsen Yogurt, and Miu Miu, among others.