Drew Barrymore shares emotional photo of rarely-seen parents before their separation

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Drew Barrymore know the actress had a tumultuous and messy upbringing, but that doesn't mean she's afraid to look back on childhood memories.MORE: Drew Barrymore is a natural beauty in fresh-faced beach photoThe star took to Instagram on Sunday to share some of her favorite photos she gathered from the internet throughout the week, and subtly honored her parents by including a heartfelt black and white photograph of the two.Drew was raised by her mother, Jaid Barrymore, who was left to parent on her own after actor John Barrymore split from the actress early into her pregnancy.WATCH: Drew shares a rare glimpse of her fun family homelife for an Instagram challengeMORE: Drew Barrymore supported by fans following mixed reaction to viral rain videoDespite her parents' contentious separation, the 50 First Dates lead took a moment to highlight a time when they were together.The throwback sees the former couple posing closely to one another, with Jaid holding a binder as she cuddles next to John, and he appears in all his hippy glory, donning a plaid suit plus his signature white long hair and beard as he rests his chin atop his former partner's head.The actor passed away from cancer aged 72 in 2004, and though his daughter grew up not having a relationship with him, she recalls in her book, Wildflower, making amends with him prior to his death, and even taking care of him and paying his medical bills.

The heartfelt family portraitShe became estranged from her mother as well, emancipating from her at age fourteen, but also reconnected with her later in life.MORE: Drew Barrymore's ex-husband turns his social media private after sharing photos of their childrenMORE: Drew Barrymore switches up her look and stuns with the gorgeous.