With a natural flare for comedy and a warm, engaging demeanor, Drew Barrymore has come a long way since her big-screen breakout in Steven Spielberg's classic 80s sci-fi adventure, ET-The Extra Terrestrial. Despite a troubled and much-publicized adolescence during which she made only a handful of films, Barrymore's star was officially on the rise during the mid-90s with notable appearances in Poison Ivy, Bad Girls, Everyone Says I Love You and Batman Forever, not to mention Wes Craven's Scream which marked the revival of horror cinema.
Higher-profile roles in The Wedding Singer, Ever After, Never Been Kissed, Charlie's Angels, Riding in Cars With Boys and Donnie Darko followed, proving to once-cynical audiences that Barrymore was not only a capable leading lady, but also a gifted and versatile actor.
Recent big-screen ventures have included the comedies 50 First Dates with Adam Sandler and the Farrelly brothers' Fever Pitch, whilst a role in Oscar-winning director Curtis Hanson's Lucky You, opposite Eric Bana, has just been completed.
Drew Barrymore is more than a actress, she has a big heart like no other.
Her smile will light up a room, her present will make your day.
She has a gift to see the positive things in people.
Drew knows how to have fun and live.
Spouse
Tom Green (July 7, 2001 - October 15, 2002) (divorced)
Jeremy Thomas (March 20, 1994 - February 1995) (divorced)
She was the Guest Host for "Saturday Night Live" (1975) when viewers voted that Andy Kaufman would never be allowed to return to the show.
Never finished high school.
Originally offered the lead role in Scream (1996) but chose to play Casey Becker because she thought it would be more fun.
Was engaged to Jamie Walters for a brief period of time.
Chosen by "People" magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World. [1997]
Granddaughter of actor John Barrymore and Dolores Costello - on her father's side.
Great-granddaughter of silent film actor Maurice Costello and Mae Costello.
She is half Hungarian from her mother's side.
Steven Spielberg is her godfather.
Daughter of John Drew Barrymore and Jaid Barrymore.
Listed as one of twelve "Promising New Actors of 1984" in John Willis' Screen World, Vol. 36. [1984]
Steven Spielberg gave her a quilt for her birthday with a note "Cover yourself up". Enclosed was a copy of the January 1995 issue of Playboy Magazine for which she posed nude, with the pictures altered by Spielberg's art department so that she appeared fully clothed.
Her favorite poet is e.e. cummings.
She has 6 tattoos: a cross on her right ankle; a blue moon on her right big toe; a butterfly below her naval; a daisy on her inner left hip; on the middle of her back she has a cross held by an angel with a bar blocking out the name "Jaimie" (ex-boyfriend); on her lower right back she has an angel with a cross bearing the name of her mother "Jaid."
Won the 1999 Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Award for favorite movie actress.
Anna Strasberg is her godmother.
As a child, she auditioned for the role of Carol Ann in Poltergeist (1982).
She was formerly a vegan: "I don't eat a ton of meat, and I don't wear a ton of leather, but I just don't put strict limitations on myself anymore".
She was, at seven years old, the youngest person ever to host "Saturday Night Live" (1975).
Was offered the leading part of Nomi Malone in Showgirls (1995).
Her $3-million Beverly Hills mansion caught fire while she and fiance Tom Green were inside sleeping. The couple made it safely out, but the house was ruined. [February 2001]
Born at 11:51 AM
During an appearance on "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" (1996), she said that she never watches any of the movies she stars in.
She and Tom Green married in a private ceremony in Malibu. [July 2001]
Published an autobiographic book titled 'Little Girl Lost' (co-written by herself and contributor Todd Gold) in 1990. At the time of completing the book she was 14.
Married Tom Green twice, 1st eloping to the South Pacific in March, then in July 7 before family and friends in a ceremony in Malibu, California.
She and Tom Green honeymooned in Ireland.
Great-niece of famed actors, Ethel Barrymore and Lionel Barrymore.
Ranked #61 in Premiere's 2002 annual Power 100 List.
In honor of Bill Clinton turning 50, John Kennedy Jr. had Drew pose as Marilyn Monroe on the cover of his magazine, George, with the heading, "Happy Birthday, Mr. President," which Monroe sang to his father at the now-infamous 19 May 1962 Birthday Salute to President John F. Kennedy. (September 1996)
3 February 2004: Got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, joining her famous relatives Ethel Barrymore, John Barrymore and Lionel Barrymore as recipients of that honor.
Currently engaged to Fabrizio Moretti, drummer in the band The Strokes. [2004]
Godmother of the late Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love's daughter, Frances Bean.
Referenced by name in the Invertigo song "Typical."
One of her hobbies is photography.
Owns her own production company, "Flower Films".
Favorite band is The Beatles.
She is allergic to garlic, bee stings, perfume and coffee.
Lived with 'David Crosby (I)' and his wife for over a year.
Half-sister of John Blyth Barrymore.
Became a Boston Red Sox fan during the filming of the movie Fever Pitch (2005).
Her first of two impulsive marriages was to Welsh-born Jeremy Thomas, who was a Los Angeles barkeep. They had known each other only six weeks before they married, which was decided within hours one night. The impromptu setting was at Thomas' bar, The Room, on Cahuenga Blvd., shortly after 5:00 a.m, on March 20, 1994. Supposedly both were sober. The minister was a clairvoyant from a psychic hot line who arrived within a half an hour after being paged.
She was delivered by Dr. Paul Fleiss, father of Heidi Fleiss.
Good friends with Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu since Charlie's Angels (2000)
Favorite bands include Daft Punk, Lauryn Hill, Coldplay, and Beck.
Drives a Porsche Carerra.
Currently (2005) lives part time in Hollywood Hills, and part time in Mahattan, New York
When she found out that a 23-year-old girl wanted to be on MTV's "I Want a Famous Face" (2004) and have cosmetic surgery to look like her, she contacted the girl and successfully convinced her to not have the surgery.
Ranked #5 in VH1's list of the "100 Greatest Kid Stars"
Personal assistant is Kelly Kall.
Is the spokesperson of Lancome.
Niece of actress Diana Barrymore.
Personal quotes from Drew Barrymore
"I know certain actors are totally screwed up on drugs, yet it gets covered up. Why wasn't I excused for 'exhaustion' or 'the flu'?"
"There's something liberating about not pretending. Dare to embarrass yourself. Risk."
"If I ever start talking to you about my 'craft', my 'instrument', you have permission to shoot me."
"I believe in fate. I believe that everything happens for a reason, but I think it's important to seek out that reason - that's how you learn."
"I believe you can be the person that you dream of being."
"I try to make movies that I would want to go see rather than ones I would just want to do as an actor. I want people to have movies full of romance and hope and empowerment, something they can escape into and feel good about. I love happy endings." -- on her favorite movies to make.
"Every morning I stay in bed for ten minutes to ponder my place in the universe; then I wash my face and check my karma." - on her morning routine.
"Life is very interesting... in the end, some of your greatest pains, become your greatest strengths."
"I love levity. As crazy as I am, I just love to laugh!"
"I'm getting older so those dark circles are really starting to show. Now, I'm starting to look like Night of the Living Dead."
"When I lay my head on the pillow at night, I can say 'I was a decent person today.' That's when I feel beautiful."
"There's nothing like the power of a smile."
"I'd rather be a few pounds heavier and enjoy life than be worried all the time." as quoted in Woman's World (5-24-05 issue)
"I don't want to sit around and hope good things happen. I want to make them happen."
"My whole life, I've wanted to feel comfortable in my skin. It's the most liberating thing in the world." quoted in Woman's Day, 11-1-05
Drew Barrymore Filmography
Actress - filmography (In Production) (2000s) (1990s) (1980s) (1970s)
Lucky You (2006) .... Billie Offer
Curious George (2006)
Fever Pitch (2005) .... Lindsey Meeks
50 First Dates (2004) .... Lucy Whitmore
Duplex (2003) .... Nancy Kendricks
... aka Appartement-Schreck, Der (Germany)
... aka Our House (UK)
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003) .... Dylan Sanders
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002) .... Penny
... aka Confessions d'un homme dangereux (Canada: French title)
Riding in Cars with Boys (2001) .... Beverly Donofrio
Freddy Got Fingered (2001) .... Mr. Davidson's Receptionist
Donnie Darko (2001) .... Karen Pomeroy
... aka Donnie Darko: The Director's Cut (USA: director's cut)
Charlie's Angels (2000) .... Dylan Sanders
... aka 3 Engel für Charlie (Germany)
Titan A.E. (2000) (voice) .... Akima
... aka Titan: After Earth (USA: promotional title)
Skipped Parts (2000) .... Fantasy Girl
... aka The Wonder of Sex (UK)
Olive, the Other Reindeer (1999) (TV) (voice) .... Olive
Never Been Kissed (1999) .... Josie Geller
Home Fries (1998) .... Sally Jackson
Ever After (1998) .... Danielle De Barbarac
The Wedding Singer (1998) .... Julia Sullivan
Best Men (1997) .... Hope
Wishful Thinking (1997) .... Lena
Scream (1996) .... Casey Becker
Everyone Says I Love You (1996) .... Skylar Dandridge
Batman Forever (1995) .... Sugar
... aka Forever (USA: title without logo)
Mad Love (1995) .... Casey Roberts
Boys on the Side (1995) .... Holly Pulchik-Lincoln
... aka Avec ou sans hommes (France)
Bad Girls (1994) .... Lilly Laronette
Inside the Goldmine (1994) .... Daisy
Wayne's World 2 (1993) .... Bjergen Kjergen
Doppelganger (1993) .... Holly Gooding
... aka Doppelganger: The Evil Within (USA)
No Place to Hide (1993) .... Tinsel Hanley
The Amy Fisher Story (1993) (TV) .... Amy Fisher
... aka Beyond Control
Guncrazy (1992) .... Anita Minteer
"2000 Malibu Road" (1992) TV Series .... Lindsay Rule
Sketch Artist (1992) (TV) .... Daisy Drew
Waxwork II: Lost in Time (1992) .... Vampire Victim #1
... aka Lost in Time
... aka Space Shift: Waxwork II
Poison Ivy (1992) .... Ivy
Motorama (1991) .... Fantasy Girl
Far from Home (1989) .... Joleen Cox
See You in the Morning (1989) .... Cathy Goodwin
15 and Getting Straight (1989) (TV) .... Susan
Conspiracy of Love (1987) (TV) .... Jody Woldarski
Babes in Toyland (1986) (TV) .... Lisa Piper
"Star Fairies" (1986) TV Series (voice) .... Hillary
Cat's Eye (1985) .... Our Girl, Amanda (all segments)
... aka Stephen King's Cat's Eye
The Adventures of Con Sawyer and Hucklemary Finn (1985) (TV) .... Con Sawyer
Irreconcilable Differences (1984) .... Casey Brodsky
Firestarter (1984) .... Charlene 'Charlie' McGee
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) .... Gertie
... aka E.T. (USA: short title)
... aka E.T. the Extra- Terrestrial: The 20th Anniversary (USA: longer version)
Altered States (1980) .... Margaret Jessup
Bogie (1980) (TV) .... Leslie Bogart
Fever Pitch (2005) (producer)
Duplex (2003) (producer)
... aka Appartement-Schreck, Der (Germany)
... aka Our House (UK)
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003) (producer)
Donnie Darko (2001) (executive producer)
... aka Donnie Darko: The Director's Cut (USA: director's cut)
Charlie's Angels (2000) (producer)
... aka 3 Engel für Charlie (Germany)
Olive, the Other Reindeer (1999) (TV) (executive producer)
Never Been Kissed (1999) (executive producer)
Miscellaneous Crew - filmography
Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight - Reinventing a Hero (2005) (V) (special thanks)
Talkin' Pidgin: Hawaiian Slang (2004) (V) (special thanks)
The E.T. Reunion (2002) (V) (special thanks)
Director - filmography
Choose or Lose Presents: The Best Place to Start (2004) (TV)
Herself - filmography (2000s) (1990s) (1980s)
Family Guy Presents: Stewie Griffin - The Untold Story (2005) (V) (voice) .... Herself
The 77th Annual Academy Awards (2005) (TV) .... Herself - Presenter: Song Nominee 'Look To Your Path (Vois Sur Ton Chemin)'
Tsunami Aid: A Concert of Hope (2005) (TV) .... Herself
The 31st Annual People's Choice Awards (2005) (TV) .... Winner
Scream Queens: The E! True Hollywood Story (2004) (TV) .... Herself
"2004 World Series" (2004) (mini) TV Series
... aka World Series 04 (USA: promotional abbreviation)
Donnie Darko: Production Diary (2004) (V) .... Herself
Ramones Raw (2004) .... Herself
Choose or Lose Presents: The Best Place to Start (2004) (TV) .... Herself
The Dating Scene (2004) (V) .... Herself
2004 MTV Movie Awards (2004) (TV) .... Herself - winner
Reel Comedy: 50 First Dates (2004) (TV) .... Herself
MTV Video Music Awards 2003 (2003) (TV) .... Herself
"I Love the '70s" (2003) (mini) TV Series .... Herself
Bernie Mac (2003) (TV) .... Herself
... aka A&E Biography: Bernie Mac (USA: series title)
The Making of 'Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle' (2003) (TV) .... Herself
2003 MTV Movie Awards (2003) (TV) .... Herself
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards '03 (2003) (TV) .... Herself
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: 20th Anniversary Celebration (2002) (V) .... Herself
The E.T. Reunion (2002) (V) .... Herself
Live at the Shrine! John Williams and the World Premiere of 'E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial': The 20th Anniversary (2002) (V)
The Tom Green Cancer Special (2001) (TV) .... Herself
The 25 Hottest Stars Under 25 (2001) (TV) .... Herself
Behind the 'Scream' (2000) (V) .... Herself
AFI's 100 Years, 100 Laughs: America's Funniest Movies (2000) (TV) .... Herself
2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (2000) (TV) .... Herself
The 72nd Annual Academy Awards (2000) (TV) .... Herself - Co-Presenter: Best Costume Design
Angelic Attire: Dressing Cameron, Drew & Lucy (2000) (V) .... Herself
Getting G'd Up (2000) (V) .... Herself
The Master and the Angels (2000) (V) .... Herself
The 71st Annual Academy Awards (1999) (TV) .... Herself - Audience Member
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary (1999) (TV) .... Herself - Audience Member
The 70th Annual Academy Awards (1998) (TV) .... Herself - Presenter: Best Makeup
The Making of 'E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial' (1996) (V) .... Herself
... aka E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial - A Look Back (USA: cut version)
Saturday Morning: Cartoons' Greatest Hits (1995) (V) .... Herself
100 Years of the Hollywood Western (1994) (TV) .... Herself
The Roots of Roe (1993) (TV) (voice) .... Letters to Margaret Sanger
The 61st Annual Academy Awards (1989) (TV) .... Herself
Happy 100th Birthday Hollywood (1987) (TV) .... Herself
Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration (1985) (TV) .... Herself
EPCOT Center: The Opening Celebration (1982) (TV) .... Herself
Archive Footage
"I Love the '90s: Part Deux" (2005) (mini)
101 Most Unforgettable SNL Moments (2004) (TV) .... Herself
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment (2003) (TV) .... #86 Drew Barrymore Deals with Drugs
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell (2002) (TV) .... Herself/Various Characters
8th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2002) (TV) .... Herself
Who Is Alan Smithee? (2002) (TV) (uncredited) .... Herself
Filmography as: Actress, Producer, Miscellaneous Crew, Director, Herself, Archive Footage, Notable TV Guest Appearances
Notable TV Guest Appearances
"80s" playing "Gertie" (archive footage) (episode # 1.1) 21 September 2005
"Ahora" 30 July 2005
"Corazón de..." playing "Herself" 28 July 2005
"GMTV" playing "Herself" 27 July 2005
"Family Guy" playing "Lana Lockhart" (voice) in episode: "Fast Times at Buddy Cianci Jr. High" (episode # 4.2) 8 May 2005
"Trippin" playing "Herself" in episode: "Caleta Condor, Chile" (episode # 1.4) 18 April 2005
"The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" playing "Herself" 15 April 2005
"Trippin" playing "Herself" in episode: "Chile" (episode # 1.3) 11 April 2005
"Saturday Night Live" playing "Ann Coulter" (uncredited) (episode # 30.16) 9 April 2005
"Late Night with Conan O'Brien" playing "Herself" 8 April 2005
"The View" playing "Chili Gun" 8 April 2005
"The Daily Show" playing "Herself" 7 April 2005
"Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" playing "Herself" 6 April 2005
"Late Show with David Letterman" playing "Herself" 5 April 2005
"Today" playing "Herself" 5 April 2005
"Dr. Phil" playing "Herself" in episode: "Sports Obsessions" 28 March 2005
"The Oprah Winfrey Show" playing "Herself" 29 September 2004
"Real Time with Bill Maher" playing "Herself" (episode # 2.17) 24 September 2004
"Late Night with Conan O'Brien" playing "Herself" 17 September 2004
"The Daily Show" playing "Herself" 13 September 2004
"4Pop" playing "Herself" in episode: "Yksinoikeudella Lordi" (episode # 2.32) 11 April 2004
"On-Air with Ryan Seacrest" playing "Herself - Cameo" 2 April 2004
"Rove Live" playing "Herself" (episode # 5.8) 30 March 2004
"Celebrities Uncensored" playing "Herself" (archive footage) (episode # 2.5) 10 March 2004
"Saturday Night Live" playing "Host" (episode # 29.12) 14 February 2004
"Total Request Live" playing "Herself" 13 February 2004
"The Daily Show" playing "Herself" 12 February 2004
"Late Show with David Letterman" playing "Herself" 10 February 2004
"Tinseltown TV" playing "Herself" 31 January 2004
"Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" playing "Herself" 23 January 2004
"HBO First Look" playing "Herself" in episode: "50 First Dates" 2004
"Celebrities Uncensored" playing "Herself" (archive footage) (episode # 1.15) 26 November 2003
"The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" playing "Herself" 16 September 2003
"Otro rollo con: Adal Ramones" playing "Herself" 5 August 2003
"Bo' Selecta!" playing "Herself" (episode # 2.5) 4 July 2003
"Late Night with Conan O'Brien" playing "Herself" 26 June 2003
"Matthew's Best Hit TV" playing "Herself" 18 June 2003
"The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" playing "Herself" 17 June 2003
"Inside the Actors Studio" playing "Herself" (episode # 9.11) 2 March 2003
"HBO First Look" playing "Herself" in episode: "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" 2003
"Love Chain" playing "Herself" (archive footage) in episode: "Drew Barrymoore" (episode # 1.8) 2003
"Player$" playing "Herself" in episode: "Charlie's Angels" (episode # 2.9) 2003
"Rank" playing "Herself" in episode: "The 25 Most Powerful People in Entertainment" 8 October 2002
"Mad TV" playing "Herself" (episode # 7.5) 10 November 2001
"The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" playing "Herself" 1 November 2001
"Saturday Night Live" playing "Host" (episode # 27.3) 13 October 2001
"Extreme Close Up with ..." playing "Herself" in episode: "Extreme Close-Up With... Drew Barrymoore"
"Nulle part ailleurs" playing "Herself" 20 November 2000
"Saturday Night Live" playing "Herself" (uncredited) (episode # 26.6) 18 November 2000
"The Simpsons" playing "Sophie" (voice) in episode: "Insane Clown Poppy" (episode # 12.3) 12 November 2000
"Mad TV" playing "Herself" (episode # 6.6) 11 November 2000
"The Rosie O'Donnell Show" playing "Herself" 2 November 2000
"The Tom Green Show" playing "Herself" (uncredited) in episode: "Tom Green's Cancer Special" (episode # 4.14) 2000
"The Martin Short Show" playing "Herself" (episode # 1.48) 17 November 1999
"The Rosie O'Donnell Show" playing "Herself" 7 April 1999
"Saturday Night Live" playing "Host" (episode # 24.16) 20 March 1999
"Famous Families" playing "Herself" in episode: "The Barrymores: Hollywood's Royal Family" (episode # 1.4) 30 November 1998
"The Rosie O'Donnell Show" playing "Herself" 25 November 1998
"The Rosie O'Donnell Show" playing "Herself" 27 July 1998
"The Larry Sanders Show" playing "Herself" in episode: "Putting the 'Gay' Back in Litigation" (episode # 6.10) 17 May 1998
"Dennis Miller Live" playing "Herself" in episode: "Privacy" (episode # 5.6) 20 February 1998
"The Rosie O'Donnell Show" playing "Herself" 4 February 1998
"The Rosie O'Donnell Show" playing "Herself" 17 December 1996
"Late Show with David Letterman" playing "Herself" 20 September 1996
"Bill Nye, the Science Guy" playing "Herself" in episode: "Life Cycles" (episode # 5.6) 1996
"Late Night with Conan O'Brien" playing "Herself" 13 September 1993
"The Ray Bradbury Theater" playing "Heather Leary" in episode: "The Screaming Woman" (episode # 1.5) 22 February 1986
"Amazing Stories" playing "Train Passenger" in episode: "Ghost Train" (episode # 1.1) 29 September 1985
"The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" playing "Herself" 29 October 1984
"Saturday Night Live" playing "Host" (episode # 8.7) 20 November 1982