Part of an American acting dynasty that stretches back to the 19th century, Drew Barrymore was born Feb. 22, 1975, in Los Angeles. Her grandfather was John Barrymore, matinee idol of silent films and early talkies, and her father, John Barrymore Jr., was a young star in the 1950s.Barrymore made her film debut at age 5 in Altered States (1980); two years later, the world loved her as Elliott's little sister in E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial. But after several child-star roles, her personal woes took her offscreen for a while.
The gifted actress resurfaced as a rising starlet in the 1990s with such films as Boys on the Side, Batman Forever, Scream, Ever After, The Wedding Singer and Never Been Kissed. With Charlie's Angels (2001), Barrymore successfully transitioned to action star and had a 2004 hit in 50 First Dates. She earned an Emmy nod and a Golden Globe award for her turn in 2009's Grey Gardens.
Going the DistanceNew couple Erin (Drew Barrymore) and Garrett (Justin Long) don't want their summer fling to end, but Erin must move across the country to finish school. As the bicoastal lovers try to keep their relationship going, they experience the tricky challenges of living long-distance. Directed by... Read More
Grey GardensBased on a true story, this made-for-TV, Emmy-winning drama stars Jessica Lange and Drew Barrymore as the aunt and cousin of Jackie Kennedy Onassis (Jeanne Tripplehorn), both named Edie Beale, who retreat from tony Manhattan society to a mansion in East Hampton, N.Y. After years in isolation, the... Read More
Ever After: A Cinderella StoryOrphaned as a child, Danielle is treated like a servant by her wicked stepmother and two stepsisters. When Danielle stumbles onto Prince Henry, who's fleeing an arranged marriage, the two inspire each other to resolve their respective troubles. Read More
Beverly Hills ChihuahuaPrivileged Chihuahua Chloe (voiced by Drew Barrymore) rides in style in her owner's designer handbag -- until the pampered pooch gets lost during a Mexican vacation and must find her way home with help from some newfound canine friends. Salma Hayek, George Lopez, Edward James Olmos, Cheech Marin and... Read More
Fever PitchEverything's going great between baseball fanatic Ben (Jimmy Fallon) and his new girlfriend, Lindsay (Drew Barrymore). But when spring rolls around and baseball season begins, Ben's overwhelming obsession with the Boston Red Sox threatens to destroy their relationship. Ione Skye and Kadee Strickland... Read More
