Her career began at the age 11 months when she auditioned for a dog food commercial. She shot to fame when she co-starred in the 1982 Steven Spielberg film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. At the age of 7 Barrymore became the youngest-ever guest host of Saturday Night Live. She also received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress in 1984 for her role in Irreconcilable Differences.
Steven Spielberg gave her a quilt for her 20th birthday with a note that read "Cover yourself up." Enclosed was a copy of her Playboy appearance, with the pictures altered by his art department so that she appeared fully clothed.
She is especially adept at romantic comedies: The Wedding Singer and 50 First Dates. She has also recently explored more dramatic roles in movies such as Riding in Cars with Boys, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, and Donnie Darko.
On February 3, 2004, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Barrymore was married to Welsh bartender turned bar owner, Jeremy Thomas, from March 20 to April 28, 1994, and to comedian Tom Green from July 7, 2001 to October 15, 2002 Barrymore is currently dating drummer Fabrizio Moretti of The Strokes.
Public Name: Drew Barrymore
Birth Name: Drew Blyth Barrymore
Date of Birth: February 22, 1975
Place of Birth: Culver City, California
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