Date of Birth
22 February 1975, Culver City, California, USA
Birth Name
Drew Blyth Barrymore
Nickname
D
Height
5' 4" (1.63 m)
Drew Barrymore Biography
Charming, free-spirited and - in particular - gifted, Drew Barrymore has return a protracted means since her big-screen breakout in Steven Spielberg's beloved sci-fi blockbuster, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982). Despite a troubled and much-publicized adolescence throughout that she appeared in precisely a couple of films, Barrymore's star was officially on the increase throughout the mid-90s with notable appearances in Poison Ivy (1992), dangerous women (1994/I), Boys on the aspect (1995), Batman Forever (1995), Woody Allen's everybody Says i like You (1996) and Wes Craven's Scream (1996/I). Turns within the Wedding Singer (1998), Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998), Never Been Kissed (1999), Charlie's Angels (2000), Riding in Cars with Boys (2001) and Donnie Darko (2001) followed, proving to once-cynical audiences that Barrymore wasn't solely a capable leading girl, however additionally a gifted and versatile actor. Recent comes have included fifty initial Dates (2004), Fever Pitch (2005), Music and Lyrics (2007), Curtis Hanson's Lucky You (2007) and therefore the forthcoming gray Gardens (2009) (TV).
Since early 2009, Drew Barrymore has appeared in print and tv advertisements for canopy woman cosmetics product. A survey from a l. a. promoting analysis firm of celebrity spokespeople had Drew ranked third on their "most wanted" list of feminine celebrity endorsers (trailing solely Cindy Crawford and Halle Berry, and putting sooner than the likes of Catherine Zeta-Jones, Denise Richards, Katie Holmes and Heather Graham).
Spouse
Tom Green (7 July 2001 - 15 October 2002) (divorced)
Jeremy Thomas (20 March 1994 - 18 February 1995) (divorced)
Trade Mark
Her lisp
Trivia
She was, at seven years previous, the youngest person ever to host. She was the Guest Host for "Saturday Night Live" (1975) when viewers voted that Andy Kaufman would never be allowed to come to the show.
Never finished highschool.
Originally offered the lead role in Scream (1996/I) however selected to play Casey Becker as a result of she thought it'd be a lot of fun.
Was engaged to Jamie Walters for a quick amount of your time.
Chosen by "People" magazine collectively of the fifty Most lovely folks within the World. [1997]
Daughter of John Drew Barrymore and Jaid Barrymore. Half-sister of Jessica, Blythe Dolores and John Blyth Barrymore. Niece of actress Diana Barrymore. Granddaughter of actor John Barrymore and Dolores Costello, on her father's facet. Great-granddaughter of silent film actor Maurice Costello and Mae Costello. Great-niece of famed actors, Ethel Barrymore and Lionel Barrymore.
She is 0.5 Hungarian from her mother's facet.
Listed collectively 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 duplicate of the January 1995 issue of Playboy Magazine that she posed nude, with the photographs altered by Spielberg's art department so she appeared totally clothed.
Her favorite poet is e.e. cummings.
Her godmothers are Sophia Loren and Anna Strasberg.
As a child, she auditioned for the role of Carol Ann in Poltergeist (1982).
She was formerly a vegan: "I do not eat plenty of meat, and that i do not wear plenty of leather, however I simply do not place strict limitations on myself anymore".
Was offered the leading a part of Nomi Malone in Showgirls (1995), however turned it down as a result of she felt uncomfortable with the specific nudity displayed within the script.
Her $3-million Beverly Hills mansion caught fireplace whereas she and fiance Tom inexperienced were within sleeping. The couple created it safely out, however the house was ruined. [February 2001]
Born on Saturday at 11:51 AM.
During an look on "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" (1996), she said that she never watches any of the films she stars in.
1990 at the time finishing her autobiographic book titled "Little woman Lost" she was fourteen.
Began a relationship with Tom inexperienced in February 2000, before obtaining engaged to him in July 2000. They married on seven July 2001, however separated in December 2001 once simply 5 months of wedding. Their divorce was finalized in October 2002.
Married Tom inexperienced twice: initial eloping to the South Pacific in March 2001, then on July seven, 2001 before family and friends in an exceedingly ceremony in Malibu, California. She and Tom inexperienced then honeymooned in eire.
Ranked #61 in Premiere's 2002 annual Power one hundred List.
In honour of Bill Clinton turning fifty, John Kennedy Jr. had Drew create as Marilyn Monroe on the duvet of his magazine, "George", with the heading, "Happy Birthday, Mr. President", that Marilyn Monroe sang to his father at the now-infamous nineteen might 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 honour.
Was in an exceedingly long-term relationship with The Strokes drummer, Fabrizio Moretti (June 2002-December 2006).
Godmother of the late Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love's daughter, Frances Bean.
Referenced by name within the Invertigo song "Typical".
One of her hobbies is photography.
She is allergic to garlic, bee stings, fragrance and low.
Lived with David Crosby and his wife for over a year.
Became a Boston Red Sox fan throughout the filming of the movie Fever Pitch (2005).
Her initial of 2 impulsive marriages was to Welsh-born Jeremy Thomas, who was a la barkeep. they'd known one another solely six weeks before they married, that was set among hours one night. The impromptu setting was at Thomas' bar, "The Room," on Cahuenga Boulevard, shortly once 5:00 a.m, on March twenty, 1994. Supposedly each were sober. The minister was a clairvoyant from a psychic hot line who arrived among a 0.5 an hour once being paged.
She was delivered by Dr. Paul Fleiss, father of Heidi Fleiss.
Best friends with Cameron Diaz since Charlie's Angels (2000). each Cameron and Drew are huge fans of the rock cluster Ratt.
Drives a Porsche Carrera.
Currently (2005) lives half time in Hollywood Hills, and half time in Mahattan, New York.
When she recognized that a 23-year-old woman needed to be on MTV's "I desire a Famous Face" (2004) and have cosmetic surgery to appear like her, she contacted the woman and successfully convinced her to not have the surgery.
Ranked #61 in Premiere's 2002 annual Power 100 List.
In honour 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 Marilyn 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 honour.
Was in a long-term relationship with The Strokes drummer, Fabrizio Moretti (June 2002-December 2006).
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.
She is allergic to garlic, bee stings, perfume and coffee.
Lived with David Crosby and his wife for over a year.
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 Boulevard, 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.
Best friends with Cameron Diaz since Charlie's Angels (2000). Both Cameron and Drew are huge fans of the rock group Ratt.
Drives a Porsche Carrera.
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.
Was ranked #3 in E's 50 cutest child stars all grown-up. (2005).
Her godfather Steven Spielberg is also the godfather of Gwyneth Paltrow.
Is a huge fan of The Beach Boys and appeared in their music video, "Rock and Roll To The Rescue" as well as singing "Wouldn't It Be Nice" in the film 50 First Dates (2004). Other favorite musicians include The Beatles, Daft Punk, Lauryn Hill, Coldplay Ratt and Beck.
Was named as an Ambassador Against Hunger for the United Nations World Food Program. [2007]
On October 10, 2009, she became the most frequent reoccurring female host of "Saturday Night Live" (1975), to date, hosting for her 6th time.
Great-granddaughter of Maurice Barrymore and Georgiana Barrymore. Great-great granddaughter of Louisa Drew. Great-grand-niece of Sidney Drew. Grand-niece of S. Rankin Drew, Ethel Colt, John Drew Colt, and Samuel Colt.
Close friend of Nancy Juvonen. She and Nancy have a production company together called Flower Films.
Ranked #40 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2008 list.
Referenced by name in the movie Monkeyshine (2008).
EdenPark, a punk band from York, Pennsylvania, recorded a song called "Barry Loves Drew Barrymore" on their limited edition, 2002 vinyl release, "Journey To The Center Of Skull Mountain.".
Was in a relationship with Justin Long twice. Their first relationship lasted from August 2007 until July 2008, and then in June 2009 they reconciled following a trip to Disneyland. They began living together in August 2009 but later broke up in November 2009.
Referenced in the Tim Sandlin book "Jimi Hendrix Turns Eighty" as the future governor of California.
Auditioned for the role of Satine in Moulin Rouge! (2001). However Nicole Kidman, who went on to receive a Best Actress Oscar nomination for her performance, was cast instead.
Was in consideration for the role of Brandon Teena in Boys Don't Cry (1999). However Hilary Swank, who went on to win the Best Actress Oscar for her performance, was cast instead.
Was in consideration for the role of Sandra Dee in Beyond the Sea (2004/I), but Kate Bosworth was cast instead.
Former sister-in-law of Jacqueline Barrymore and Rebecca Pogrow.
During a 1995 appearance on "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993), Barrymore shocked the normally unflappable host by climbing onto his desk and flashing him (but with her back to the camera) for his birthday.
Was in consideration for the role of Joyce Lakeland in The Killer Inside Me (2010), but Jessica Alba was cast instead.
Was named "Stonette of the Year" by High Times magazine in 2010 (for her performance in Going the Distance (2010)).
Has starred alongside Adam Sandler in two movies: The Wedding Singer (1998) and 50 First Dates (2004).
Aunt of John Barrymore IV, Sabrina and Blyth Barrymore.
Confirmed her engagement to art consultant Will Kopelman, whom she has been in a relationship with since February 2011, after he proposed to her with a colorless 4-carat diamond engagement ring on vacation in Sun Valley, Idaho (5 January 2012).
Personal Quotes
I know sure actors are totally screwed up on medicine, however it gets coated up. Why wasn't I excused for 'exhaustion' or 'the flu'?
There's one thing liberating regarding not pretending. Dare to embarrass yourself. Risk.
If I ever begin talking to you regarding my 'craft', my 'instrument', you have got permission to shoot me.
I believe in fate. i feel that everything happens for a reason, however i believe it is important to hunt out that reason - that is how you learn.
I believe you'll be the individual that you dream of being.
[on her favorite movies to build]: I try and make movies that i'd wish to travel see instead of ones i'd simply wish to try and do as an actor. i need folks to own movies packed with romance and hope and empowerment, one thing they'll escape into and feel smart regarding. i like happy endings.
[on her morning routine]: each morning I keep in bed for 10 minutes to ponder my place within the universe. Then I wash my face and check my karma.
Life is incredibly attention-grabbing. In the end, a number of your greatest pains become your greatest strengths.
I love levity. As crazy as i'm, I simply like to laugh!
I'm obtaining older therefore those dark circles are very getting down to show. Now, i am getting down to appear as if Night of the Living Dead.
When I lay my head on the pillow in the dead of night, I will say "I was a good person today". that is once I feel stunning.
There's nothing just like the power of a smile.
[As quoted in Woman's World (5-24-05 issue]: i might otherwise be a number of pounds heavier and luxuriate in life than be worried all the time.
I don't wish to sit down around and hope treats happen. i need to form them happen.
[Quoted in Woman's Day, 11-1-05]: My whole life, I've needed to feel snug in my skin. it is the most liberating issue within the world.
My folks don't seem to be dangerous folks. it had been simply a case of them not wanting a toddler.
You have to fight unhappiness sort of a dragon with hearth and breathe.
As much lightweight as I even have within me, there is simply the maximum amount darkness, I'm afraid. there is a polarity, and that i still have demons to figure out.
"I love ladies who have fought to the modification the globe and created a distinction. i need to be one in all them myself".
I did karaoke once - a Pat Benatar song - and my friends checked out me with disgust (In Style/Sept/2006).
I simply assume happiness is what causes you to pretty. Period. Happy folks are stunning. They become sort of a mirror and that they mirror that happiness. If someone walks within the area and they are drop-dead attractive and horny, it's very fun to appear at. however if somebody is giving of their spirit and that they cause you to laugh and feel smart, that is a full different level of beauty.
[on her attraction to Christian Bale] he is therefore cute! and that i knew him when he was a child. He was in Empire of the Sun (1987). If he walked into the space currently, i'd totally clam up. Or i'd go overboard and embarrass myself.
On California's Proposition eight (the ballot banning same-sex marriage): we will not take a step backwards when we've already created numerous strides forward. i used to be raised by gay men and ladies...it's who i'm, you can not outline a family. There are kids out there who want these loving homes. These are rights that are elementary and should be had. and that i can fight for but long it takes; i do not wish to measure in a very world where prop eight exists!
[on gay marriage]: you cannot outline love and you cannot outline a family. It comes in numerous radical colours. and kids want loving homes and other people wish to adopt who are gay! Why would we have a tendency to ever try and stand in their way? It's unfathomable.
[When asked regarding gay rights] plenty of the people who I grew up around had a freedom of their sexual orientation and that i simply assume that civil liberties are the key to life, therefore clearly i am a large supporter of that.
[on kissing Ellen Page]: we have a tendency to try this all the time, we're friends. folks will take from it what they require. We're simply ladies playing around and having fun, ladies are affectionate with one another. we do not have that suspend of what it's gonna appear as if or what folks are gonna assume. i believe it's hysterical.
[on her divorce from Tom Green]: Yes, it's true we've determined to half. i like Tom pretty much. He has perpetually been a good friend which will not modification.
California has, like, 0.5 the swimming pools within the whole USA. when you are successful you cannot not have a pool. Here, a house while not a pool is sort of a neck with no diamond necklace.
I love hugging. I would like i used to be an octopus therefore I may hug 10 folks at a time.
Salary
Mad Love (1995) $1,500,000
Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998) $3,000,000
Charlie's Angels (2000) $9,000,000
Donnie Darko (2001) $500,000
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002) $250,000 (scale)
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003) $14,000,000
Music and Lyrics (2007) $15,000,000
Where Are They Now
(September 2009) On North American tour (Boston, Detroit, Toronto, Chicago) promoting Whip It (2009) (her directorial debut).
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