Drew Blyth Barrymore ( February 22, 1975 ) is an American actress of film, television, model and entertainer. Barrymore shot to fame with her role in the movie ET : The Extra-Terrestrial ( 1982), was a time of rebellion in its infancy , where Barrymore used drugs and was addicted to alcohol, to rehabilitation. Later , Barrymore starred in films such as Scream (1996 ) , The boy Ideal (1998 ) , Never Been Kissed (1999) and Charlie's Angels ( 2000), which earned it several awards and gained worldwide recognition .
After a turbulent childhood which was marked by drug and alcohol abuse and two stays in rehab, Barrymore wrote the 1990 autobiography, Little Girl Lost. She succeeded in the transition from child star to adult actress with a number of films, including Bad Girls, Boys on the Side, and Everyone Says I Love You. Subsequently, she established herself in romantic comedies such as The Wedding Singer and Lucky You.
In 1995, she and partner Nancy Juvonen formed the production company Flower Films , with its first production Never Been Kissed (1999 ) . Flower Films has come to produce Charlie's Angels (2000) 50 First Dates ( 2004) , and Music and Lyrics (2007 ) as well as the cult film Donnie Darko . Recently, Barrymore has starred in Music and Lyrics (2007 ) , A Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008 ) , He's Just Not That Into You , Grey Gardens and Everybody's Fine (2009). Barrymore appeared on the cover of the edition of People magazine as one of the 100 most beautiful .
Barrymore was named Ambassador Against Hunger for the World Food Programme 's (WFP ) . Since then, she has donated over $ 1 million for the program. In 2007 , he became the newest model and spokeswoman for CoverGirl , Gucci JCG Models and cosmetics.
His parents were Ildiko Jaid Mako and John Drew Barrymore. His father was of English and Irish descent , while his mother was born in a refugee camp for Hungarians in Germany . Drew was destined to be a star. His father was the son of the famous John Barrymore , one of the most important and prestigious Hollywood films during the decade of the 30 actors , and a half brother of actress Diana Barrymore. His uncles Lionel Barrymore and Ethel Barrymore were also recognized actors, but stressed mainly in theater. The appearance of his grandfather in titles such as Don Juan ( 1926 ) , Grand Hotel ( 1932 ) and Rasputin and the Tsarina (1932 ) , has earned them the Barrymore became known in film circles as Hollywood 's royal family .
At 11 months, her mother began taking her to auditions for television. He was born an actress when Drew starred in his first television appearance , an ad for Gainesburger Puppy Food. And two years since it was released in some other television series. The following year , Drew grew into a charming and imaginative girl . Her smile was dazzling and had a personality that hooked . His film debut would come with only four years to play the daughter of William Hurt in Altered States (1979 ) , a film of science fiction directed by Ken Russell.
