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Drew Barrymore: Biography, Facts and Career

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Drew Blythe Barrymore (born February 22, 1975) is an American actress, producer, talk show host, and businesswoman. A member of the Barrymore family of actors, she has received multiple awards and nominations, including a Golden Globe Award, an Emmy Award, and an Actor Award. She was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time in 2023. Barrymore rose to prominence as a child star in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) and Firestarter (1984). She established herself as a Hollywood leading actress with roles in Poison Ivy (1992), Boys on the Side (1995) and Scream (1996). Barrymore appeared in the franchise Charlie's Angels (2000), and Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003) and has starred a number of times with Adam Sandler including in The Wedding Singer (1998) and 50 First Dates (2004). Other notable film credits include Batman Forever (1995), Donnie Darko (2001), and He's Just Not That Into You (2009). Barrymore won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Film for her portrayal of Edith Bouvier Beale in HBO's Grey Gardens (2009), played Sheila Hammond on the Netflix series Santa Clarita Diet (2017–2019), and hosts the daytime talk show The Drew Barrymore Show (2020–present). Barrymore is the founder of the production company Flower Films and has starred in several of its projects. She made her directorial debut with Whip It (2009). She launched a range of cosmetics under the Flower banner in 2013. Her other business ventures include a range of wines, homeware, and clothing. She has released four New York Times bestselling books, including the memoir Little Girl Lost (1990) and the photobook Find It in Everything (2014).

Quick facts about Drew Barrymore

  • Full name: Drew Barrymore
  • Born: 1975-02-22
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Fashion figure
  • Wikidata ID: Q676094

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Who is Drew Barrymore?

Drew Blythe Barrymore (born February 22, 1975) is an American actress, producer, talk show host, and businesswoman.

What nationality is Drew Barrymore?

Drew Barrymore is United States.

When was Drew Barrymore born?

Drew Barrymore was born on 1975-02-22.

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