Drew Barrymore has built an unusually long Hollywood career, moving from child stardom to leading actress, producer, director, television host and entrepreneur. Born in California in 1975, she became internationally recognized at six through E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Over the years, films such as The Wedding Singer, Never Been Kissed, Charlie’s Angels and 50 First Dates established her as a major screen presence. Her career later expanded into production, lifestyle businesses and The Drew Barrymore Show, where she serves as host and executive producer.
Drew Barrymore Quick Bio
| Profile | Full Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Drew Blyth Barrymore |
| Date of Birth | February 22, 1975 |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) |
| Age | 51 years old (as of October 2026) |
| Birthplace | Culver City, California, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Actress, producer, director, television host, author and entrepreneur |
| Years Active | 1978–present |
| Birth Name | Drew Blyth Barrymore |
| Parents | John Drew Barrymore and Jaid Barrymore |
| Grandfather | John Barrymore |
| Family Background | Member of the Barrymore acting dynasty |
| Siblings | Four half-siblings |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Children | Two daughters: Olive and Frankie |
| Former Spouses | Jeremy Thomas, Tom Green and Will Kopelman |
| Production Company | Flower Films |
| Production Partner | Nancy Juvonen |
| Lifestyle Brand | Flower by Drew |
| Talk Show | The Drew Barrymore Show |
| Talk Show Role | Host and Executive Producer |
| Talk Show Premiere | 2020 |
| Breakthrough Role | Gertie in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial |
| Breakthrough Age | 6 years old |
| Famous Films | E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, The Wedding Singer, Never Been Kissed, Scream, Charlie’s Angels, 50 First Dates, Music and Lyrics, Grey Gardens |
| Notable Television Work | Santa Clarita Diet, The Drew Barrymore Show |
| Directorial Debut | Whip It (2009) |
| Notable Dramatic Role | Edith Bouvier Beale in Grey Gardens |
| Golden Globe Award | Won in 2009 for Grey Gardens |
| Screen Actors Guild Award | Won for Grey Gardens |
| Daytime Emmy Award | Won Outstanding Daytime Talk Show Host in 2025 |
| Flower Films Founded | 1995, with Nancy Juvonen |
| Notable Flower Films Productions | Never Been Kissed, Charlie’s Angels, 50 First Dates, Donnie Darko, Duplex, Music and Lyrics, Fever Pitch and Whip It |
| Flower by Drew Founded | 2013 |
| Business Interests | Beauty, home products, eyewear, kitchenware and lifestyle products |
| Estimated Net Worth | Approximately $85 million |
| Primary Income Sources | Acting, producing, television, business ventures, brand partnerships and entertainment projects |
| Education | Attended schools in California but did not complete traditional high school |
| Career Beginning | Appeared in commercials as a young child |
| First Feature Film | Altered States (1980) |
| Hollywood Breakthrough | E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) |
| 1990s Career | Transitioned from child roles into mature dramatic, independent and mainstream films |
| 1998 Milestone | Starred in The Wedding Singer |
| 1999 Milestone | Starred in Never Been Kissed |
| 2000 Milestone | Starred in Charlie’s Angels |
| 2003 Milestone | Returned as Dylan Sanders in Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle |
| 2004 Milestone | Starred in 50 First Dates |
| 2009 Milestone | Earned major recognition for Grey Gardens and directed Whip It |
| 2017–2019 | Starred in and executive produced Santa Clarita Diet |
| 2020 | Launched The Drew Barrymore Show |
| 2025 | Received a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Daytime Talk Show Host |
| 2026 Career | Continues her television, entertainment and business activities |
| Career Evolution | Child star → actress → producer → director → television host → entrepreneur |
| Overall Career | More than four decades in entertainment, spanning film, television, production and business |
Drew Barrymore Images
A Timeline Drew Barrymore
| Year | Career & Life Milestone |
|---|---|
| 1975 | Born on February 22 in Culver City, California. |
| 1978 | Began appearing in television commercials as a young child. |
| 1980 | Made her feature-film debut in Altered States. |
| 1982 | Became internationally recognized as Gertie in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. |
| 1984 | Appeared in Firestarter and received early award recognition for her acting. |
| 1992 | Earned a Golden Globe nomination for Guncrazy. |
| 1995 | Co-founded Flower Films with Nancy Juvonen. |
| 1998 | Starred in The Wedding Singer and Ever After: A Cinderella Story. |
| 1999 | Starred in Never Been Kissed. |
| 2000 | Starred in Charlie’s Angels and received major mainstream recognition. |
| 2004 | Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. |
| 2009 | Portrayed Edith Bouvier Beale in Grey Gardens and received a Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award for the role. |
| 2009 | Made her directorial debut with Whip It. |
| 2012 | Became a mother to her first daughter, Olive. |
| 2013 | Launched Flower by Drew and welcomed her second daughter, Frankie, in 2014. |
| 2017–2019 | Starred as Sheila Hammond in Santa Clarita Diet. |
| 2020 | Launched The Drew Barrymore Show as host and executive producer. |
| 2021–2023 | Received multiple Daytime Emmy nominations for her talk-show work. |
| 2025 | Won her first Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host. |
| 2026 | Continues as host and executive producer of The Drew Barrymore Show, which entered its seventh season. |
Drew Barrymore Family
| Family Member | Relationship | Information |
|---|---|---|
| John Drew Barrymore | Father | American actor |
| Jaid Barrymore | Mother | Former actress and producer |
| John Barrymore | Grandfather | Celebrated American stage and film actor |
| Lionel Barrymore | Granduncle | Actor and member of the Barrymore acting dynasty |
| Ethel Barrymore | Grand-aunt | Actress and member of the Barrymore family |
| Olive Barrymore Kopelman | Daughter | Born in 2012 |
| Frankie Barrymore Kopelman | Daughter | Born in 2014 |
| Will Kopelman | Former husband / children’s father | Married Drew in 2012; divorced in 2016 |
| Nancy Juvonen | Professional partner | Co-founded Flower Films with Drew |
Drew Barrymore Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award | Category / Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | BAFTA Film Awards | Most Outstanding Newcomer – E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial | Nominated |
| 1985 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Supporting Actress – Irreconcilable Differences | Nominated |
| 1986 | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Performer in Children’s Programming | Nominated |
| 1993 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress – Guncrazy | Nominated |
| 1999 | Saturn Awards | Best Actress – Ever After | Won |
| 2000 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Animated Program – Olive, the Other Reindeer | Nominated |
| 2009 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress – Grey Gardens | Won |
| 2009 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Female Actor in a Television Movie/Miniseries – Grey Gardens | Won |
| 2009 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress – Grey Gardens | Nominated |
| 2021 | Daytime Emmy Awards | Talk Show / Talk Show Host – The Drew Barrymore Show | Nominated |
| 2022 | Daytime Emmy Awards | Talk Show / Talk Show Host – The Drew Barrymore Show | Nominated |
| 2023 | Daytime Emmy Awards | Daytime Talk Series Host | Nominated |
| 2025 | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host | Won |
Drew Barrymore Handbag Collection
| Year / Event | Bag Type | Documented Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 – Charlie’s Angels Premiere | Velour clutch | Worn with a floral gown |
| 2014 – Golden Globes | Metallic clutch | Carried with her Monique Lhuillier gown |
| 2025 – Breakthrough Prize | Reptile-textured clutch | Carried with a black evening gown |
| Various appearances | Clutches / evening bags | Used as red-carpet accessories |
Drew Barrymore Dress Collection
| Year | Designer / Style | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Stella McCartney | Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle premiere |
| 2005 | Atelier Versace | Academy Awards |
| 2009 | Andrew Gn | Grey Gardens premiere |
| 2010 | Atelier Versace | Golden Globe Awards |
| 2013 | Kate Spade | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno |
| 2014 | Monique Lhuillier | Golden Globe Awards |
| 2021 | Christian Siriano | CFDA Awards |
| 2025 | Black off-shoulder gown | Breakthrough Prize Ceremony |
Drew Barrymore Social Media
| Platform | Account / Presence |
|---|---|
| @drewbarrymore | |
| Drew Barrymore | |
| TikTok | Drew Barrymore |
| Official Link Hub | Drew Barrymore’s verified Linktree connects her Instagram, Facebook and TikTok accounts |
| The Drew Barrymore Show Instagram | @thedrewbarrymoreshow |
| The Drew Barrymore Show TikTok | @thedrewbarrymoreshow |
