Drew Barrymore thought ‘E.T.’ was real, film mom Dee Wallace says

Drew Barrymore is opening up her home – or rather, her bathroom –  to fans as she shares her most candid video to date in honor of a special day close to her heart.MORE: Drew Barrymore has heartfelt conversation about love and marriage amid co-host’s upcoming nuptialsThe star surprised fans with an intimate video where she appeared not just in her bathroom, which fans are already familiar with, but in her bathtub, as she soaked and splashed in the water to commemorate Earth Day.The morning  show host was promoting her latest partnership with Garnier, offering a shout out to their sustainable line of shampoo bars.WATCH: Drew reacts to Britney Spears' heartfelt tribute to her MORE: Drew Barrymore shares glimpse into relationship with her ex-husband’s new wifeDrew is undeniably committed to Earth Day, and decked out her white and blue tiled bathroom in honor of the day, writing on the wall by her bathtub with crayons, "Earth Day 22" and a slew of hearts around it.The video starts off a tad elusive, and it sees someone slowly opening the bathroom door and revealing the actress sitting in the tub coyly with her knees up to her chest, waving to the camera.She goes on to lean back and raise her toned legs up in the air as she submerges herself in the water, and then get back up to excitedly wash her hair with the shampoo bar, massaging the suds and bubbles over the tub's edge.A post shared by Drew Barrymore (@drewbarrymore)The splashy clipThe mom-of-two concluded her bath with one last dip, coming out looking refreshed as ever in the following clip, clad in a cozy white bathrobe and with her freshly washed hair wrapped in a pink towel.MORE: Drew Barrymore grows emotional as she's surprised with someone from her past live

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticThe general public may not think of “E.T. the Extraterrestrial” as a divorce movie, per se … although Dee Wallace’s reading of the line “He hates Mexico” has always been one of its most resonant.

Gallery: From SKINNING SQUIRRELS to BALLET DANCING. . . You'll never believe the skills these actors learned for their movies (BANG Showbiz)He said: "What if that little creature never went back to the ship? What if the creature was part of a foreign-exchange program? What if I turn my story about divorce into a story about children, a family, trying to fill the great need and creating such responsibility?" The veteran director - who was married to actress Amy Irving from 1985 until 1989 and has son Max with her but is currently married to Kate Capshaw and has Mikaela, 26, with her - went on to explain that divorce creates "great responsibility" and was inspired to use his experiences of divorce with his siblings Anne, Sue and Nancy in the script for his multi-Academy Award winning film.

E.T. has phoned home — to the red carpet.

Steven Spielberg, Dee Wallace and more people associated with the beloved science fiction hit, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, appeared on the red carpet for a screening in honor of its 40th anniversary.

has been suspended after a complaint was reportedly filed specifically against the 71-year-old actor, alleging “inappropriate behavior.”The complaint was filed last week and production was temporarily halted on Monday, according to Deadline. On Thursday, however, the film was suspended indefinitely as an investigation takes place.

Josh Brolin says that Chris Pratt was the right man for the job of dinosaur wrangler in “Jurassic World”.

Drew Barrymore may be the star of The Drew Barrymore Show, she's very clear about the fact that she couldn't do it without her beloved co-pilot, Ross Mathews.MORE: Drew Barrymore shares glimpse into relationship with her ex-husband’s new wifeHe's been with the star through all the two successful seasons of the popular daytime show, which began in September of 2020, and he will continue to bring his bright energy to the show in its third season, for which it was recently renewed.The television reporter is Drew's right hand man during the show's initial segment, Drew's News, where the two go over the latest positive headlines.WATCH: Drew reacts to Britney Spears' heartfelt tribute to herMORE: Drew Barrymore grows emotional as she's surprised with someone from her past live on-airFans of the show are no strangers to hearing Ross often mention to his fiancé, Wellington García, who he affectionately calls Welly, and now they get to actually see the happy couple live on air, as it was announced on Wednesday's episode that their are The Knot magazine's latest cover stars.Audiences were in for an even more exciting surprise, when the stars announced that he was actually joining the two on stage. As he joined, the three hilariously referred to each other as the hottest throuple on daytime television, with the actress admitting that she loves to third wheel.A post shared by The Drew Barrymore Show (@thedrewbarrymoreshow)The sweet conversationShe even teased that she would be "the flower girl at their wedding" and that she already has her dress picked out.MORE: Drew Barrymore has candid conversation about break-ups where she admits she tried to get back together with an exMORE: Drew Barrymore wows in swimsuit video - but fans focus

Drew Barrymore just gave fans the best example on how to handle co-parenting and getting along with an ex-husband's new wife.MORE: Drew Barrymore grows emotional as she's surprised with someone from her past live on-airThe star showed on The Drew Barrymore Show just how comfortable she feels with her daughters' new stepmother while discussing Rihanna's instantly iconic Vogue cover which showcased her incredible pregnancy fashion.The morning show host was married to Will Kopelman from 2012 to 2016, and they share daughters Olive, nine, and Frankie, seven.

Ahead of the theatrical release and subsequent Oscar nominations for Steven Spielberg‘s remake of the musical “West Side Story,” the film hit a major obstacle. Lead actor Ansel Elgort was alleged to have committed sexual assault against a 17-year-old girl in 2014.

Nearly 40 years after starring together in the classic Steven Spielberg film about a young boy befriending an alien, Drew Barrymore reunited with Dee Wallace, the actress who played her mother Mary Taylor in E.T. the Extra Terrestrial.E.T.

Zack Sharf Rachel Zegler spoke critically to Elle magazine about how her press tour for “West Side Story” was often overtaken by questions regarding Ansel Elgort’s alleged sexual assault. Elgort was accused in June 2020 of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in 2014. The actor responded at the time by saying he has “never and would never assault anyone” and noting that he had a “brief, legal and entirely consensual relationship” with his accuser.

Drew Barrymore got a huge surprise from an old co-star.

Drew Barrymore couldn't help but go down memory lane – and shed some tears – upon receiving an epic surprise from her childhood on her morning talk show, The Drew Barrymore Show.MORE: Drew Barrymore has candid conversation about break-ups where she admits she tried to get back together with an exWhile the star is typically well prepared ahead of her guests' arrival and interviews with them, her show producers will occasionally set up a mystery guest who she finds out about just as they step out from backstage.Monday's surprise guest was someone with an undeniable impact on the actress' life, and one who played a key part in one of her most memorable and iconic roles.WATCH: Drew reacts to Britney Spears' heartfelt tribute to herMORE: Drew Barrymore wows in swimsuit video - but fans focus on something elseThe surprise guest was Dee Wallace, who played none other than Drew's mom on her first big break, playing Gertie on Steven Spielberg's E.T.She grew emotional the second Dee came out, quickly standing up to give her a long hug amid her obvious shock.The two didn't hesitate to get into the inevitable nostalgic conversation, as Dee dished out all the behind-the-scenes details of filming the movie – its 40th anniversary being this year – and just what the host was like back then.A post shared by Drew Barrymore (@drewbarrymore)Drew and Dee recreate a scene from E.T.She gave the star the sweetest compliment, admitting that even then, when she was seven-years-old, she: "Knew you were going to be a director [and] producer back then."MORE: Drew Barrymore speaks out after beloved Harry Potter star reveals she’s his crushMORE: Drew Barrymore opens up about how her tumultuous childhood influenced her approach to parentingHer

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took home five Grammys Awards earlier this month, will make his big-screen acting debut in the upcoming musical remake of “The Color Purple.”The 35-year-old musician — who also serves as musical director and bandleader for “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” — is set to play Grady, the husband of sexy blues singer Shug Avery, a role previously announced will be filled by 51-year-old Taraji P. Henson (“Hidden Figures,” “Empire”).

Angelique Jackson After dominating the Grammy Awards with five wins, including album of the year, Jon Batiste is set to conquer a new medium — acting. The musician has joined the cast of “The Color Purple,” directed by Blitz Bazawule, for his feature acting debut.Batiste is set to portray Grady, husband to Shug Avery (played by Taraji P. Henson).

Turner Classic Movies is expanding its partnership with The Film Foundation with a multi-year financial commitment to fund education and restoration of classic movies.

Drew Barrymore has admitted that at the end of the day, she's a hopeless romantic through and through. MORE: Drew Barrymore wows in swimsuit video - but fans focus on something elseThe star kicked off her program, The Drew Barrymore Show, by discussing Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's recent – second – engagement, and revealed she is all about second chances.She discussed the exciting engagement news during the popular segment she starts off every one of her morning talk shows with, Drew's News, where she and co-host Ross Mathews discuss the latest positive news headlines.WATCH: Drew reacts to Britney Spears' tribute to herMORE: Drew Barrymore speaks out after beloved Harry Potter star reveals she’s his crushThe two first got to discussing J.

The “Indiana Jones” franchise is making a comeback with a fifth and potentially final film as the long-delayed production finally went in front of cameras last year. After multiple development hiccups that led to director Steven Spielberg stepping back as a producer, Lucasfilm ended up hiring James Mangold (“Logan,” “Ford v Ferrari“) to help with the script along with taking on directing duties.

William Earl Variety‘s 2022 Power of Women: New York event will honor Drew Barrymore, Camila Cabello, Kim Cattrall, Queen Latifah, Amanda Seyfried and Venus Williams.The in-person event will take place at The Glasshouse on May 5. Presented in partnership with Lifetime, the event gathers an intimate group of philanthropic women who have been selected as Variety’s honorees as well as the most powerful women working in media and entertainment.This year’s honorees include:Each of the six honorees will be featured on the cover of Variety’s Power of Women issue, available May 4.