Drew Barrymore Biography

Actress Drew Barrymore gained early fame as a child star. She later struggled with substance abuse and notoriety, before re-emerging as a talented actress and producer.

Actress Drew Barrymore, born in Los Angeles on February 22, 1975, captured audiences' hearts at age 7 with her role in E.T.: The Extraterrestrial. Her troubled childhood soon led to substance abuse and a wild reputation, however, which negatively impacted her career for many years. In 1995, Barrymore founded Flower Films, and has since regained success as a talented actress, model and producer.