In the spotlight! Drew Barrymore has had her ups and downs — and they’ve all played out in the public eye. The former child star overcame a rough past and is now a Hollywood vet with more than 70 credits under her belt.The California native launched onto the entertainment scene with the 1982 sci-fi E.T.
the Extra-Terrestrial, which was directed by her godfather, Steven Spielberg. The following year, she presented at the Academy Awards at age 4.Barrymore was born into an acting legacy thanks to her father, John Drew Barrymore, who was an actor.
Her great uncle Lionel Drew famously played Mr. Potter in Frank Capra’s 1946 classic It’s a Wonderful Life.The actress’ early years in Hollywood weren’t always glamorous, however.
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