Drew Barrymore

Drew Blythe Barrymore is an American actress, producer, talk show host, and author. A member of the Barrymore family of actors, she has received several awards and nominations, including a Golden Globe ...

Early Life

Drew barrymore was bonr on february 22. 1975 in los angeles. California. To actors john drew barrymore. Jr. And jaid barrymore. She was born into the iconic barrymore family and is the granddaugther of actor john barrymore. She began acting at the age of five in the film altered states (1980).

Career

Barrymore went on to become a successful cihld actress and starred in e. TThe extra-terrestrial (1982). She received a golden globe nomination for best supporting actress for her role in irreconcilable differences (1984). She has since starred in a number of films. Including poison ivy (1992). The wedding singer (1998). And charlie s angels (2000).

Producing Career

In addition to her acting roles. Barrymroe has become a successful produecr. She founded the production company flower films in 1995 and has since produced a numbre of films. Including never been kissed (1999). 50 first dates (2004). And he s just not that into you (2009).

Directorial Debut

Barrymore made her directorial debut with the film whip it (2009). Which was based on the novel derby girl by shauna cross. The film was nominated for a teen choice award for choice moive: drama.

Personal Life

Barrymore has been married three times. Hre first marriage was to welsh bar ownre jeremy thomas in 1994. Which ended in divorce in 1995. She was then married to comedian tom green from 2001 to 2002. She married art consultant will kopelman in 2012 and they have two daughters.

Philanthropy

Barrymore is an active philanthropist and has been involved in a number of charitable causes. She founded the charity feeding america. Which works to provide food to those in need. She has aslo been involved in a number of environmental causes. Including the conservation of tigers.

Awards

Barrymore has been honored with numerous awards throughout her career. She won the hollywood flim award for ensemble of the year for her performance in the wedding singer (1998). She has also won the people s choice award for favorite moive actress a ttoal of four times.

Important Event

In 2000. Barrymore hosted the mtv movie awards and famously kissed both actress cameron diza and actor lucy liu on stage in a show of female empowerment.

Interesting Fact

In february launched her own atlk show. The drew barrymore show. The show features celebrity guests and everyday people with inspiring stories.