Drew Barrymore

Drew Barrymore was born on February 22, 1975, in Culver City, California. She emerged into the public eye as a child actress with her role in the 1982 film "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial." Drew comes from a family with a rich acting heritage, being the granddaughter of John Barrymore. Her early years included a challenging period marked by substance abuse, which she openly discussed in her 1991 autobiography, "Little Girl Lost."

Throughout the 1990s, Barrymore built a diverse film career with titles like "Poison Ivy," "Boys on the Side," "Scream," and "Ever After." She frequently collaborated with Adam Sandler, appearing in films such as "The Wedding Singer" and "50 First Dates." Other notable works during this period and beyond include "Never Been Kissed," "Charlie's Angels," "Donnie Darko," and "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind." Barrymore expanded her creative pursuits by directing the 2009 film "Whip It," in which she also acted.

Her performance in "Grey Gardens" earned her both a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Golden Globe. Barrymore also branched into television, starring in the Netflix series "Santa Clarita Diet." In addition to acting, she has established herself as an author, producer, model, businesswoman, and influencer.