It is difficult to find an actress who has come to the center of public attention and the press more often than Drew Barrymore. The filmography of the girl is not so much interested in fans as her personal life, ups and downs, the struggle with internal contradictions and a return to normal behavior. Drew grew up in an acting family, so she had every chance to get lost and not realize herself in an acting role, as happened with many children acting in films from an early age, but Barrymore found the strength to tie up with a turbulent past and become one of the highest-paid actresses .
Descendant of the Barrymore Clan
Drew belongs to the theatrical dynasty, the counting of which is from Maurice Barrymore, a famous English tragedian of the XIX century. In the 20s of the twentieth century, John Barrymore, the grandfather of the actress, gained great popularity. He mainly performed Shakespearean roles, starred in silent films, earned the nickname Great Profile. Drew's father, John, due to his attractive appearance, acted as hero-lovers, but he became more famous for his vile antics and addiction to alcohol, rather than successful roles. The mother of the future celebrity also acted in films, Ildiko Jad Mako is of Hungarian origin.
Andrew Blythe Barrymore was born in Los Angeles on February 22, 1975. Little Drew inherited from his father from birth, John constantly drank, was not indifferent to drugs, so he often beat his wife and daughter. Family life did not work out, so soon the parents separated. Perhaps a difficult childhood affected the psyche of the child, and that is why Andrew from the age of 9 began to go to extremes, getting drunk until she lost consciousness.
First steps to fame
Drew started acting at the age of 9 months, her first role was in advertising dog food. During the tests, the baby was bitten by a dog, but contrary to the concerns of adults, she not only did not cry, but even laughed, after which she was immediately approved for the role. At the age of five, the actress appeared in the film “Other Hypostases”, but she gained real fame a year later, after the release of the movie “Alien” by Steven Spielberg (Drew's godfather), in which Barrymore played Gertie. After that, Andrew soared to an unprecedented height, all of America admired her, her face appeared on the covers of fashion magazines, Americans lined up for an autograph of a little princess.
In 1984, Drew starred in the melodrama "Irreconcilable Contradictions," for the supporting role, she was nominated for a Golden Globe. After such a success, Drew and his mother were invited to receptions and parties. Unprecedented fame, universal adoration turned the head of a small beauty. At events, she was offered alcoholic drinks, and Drew did not refuse them, which led to drunkenness.
Troubled teens
Biography Drew Barrymore knows both the ups and downs of the actress. Just now she was bathing in the rays of fame and universal love, as the media began to actively discuss here for unpleasant tricks. At the age of 9, Barrymore began smoking; at a young age she became a regular visitor to the Studio 54 club. At the age of 11, Drew could be called a real alcoholic, from 12 years old she openly smoked marijuana, and from 13 switched to cocaine, after which she ended up in a rehabilitation center. A year later, she got there a second time, after a suicide attempt.
At 15, the young rebel left school and left home. Soon, Barrymore through the court achieved release from parental care and was able to independently manage their affairs. In 1990, her autobiography, The Lost Little Girl, was released, which described all the hardships of Drew Barrymore's childhood. The filmography in this period is not replete with numerous works, since an unacceptable lifestyle, quarrels on a set, a breakdown in filming did not characterize the young actress from the best side. But still in the early 90s, Drew pulled herself together and began to gradually return to normal life.
A gradual return to the world of the film industry
Actress Drew Barrymore with his scandalous behavior almost ruined his career. She had a rather long break, but in 1992 Andrew was called to the main role in the film "Poison Ivy", after which offers from different directors followed. Interestingly, Barrymore, basically, played girls without complexes, alcoholics, drug addicts, criminals, that is, her heroines looked like the actress’s life role.
Drew received her first “Golden Globe” in 1992 for the film “Crazy About Weapons”. Children actors are very difficult to experience the transition from children's roles to adults, because viewers are accustomed to their specific images, they know them at a young age. A similar problem was easily solved by Drew Barrymore. The actress radically changed her role, having turned into a sexual villain, thus switching the viewer's attention to her game, and not to her age.
Best roles Drew Barrymore
The filmography of the actress has about two hundred film works. Of course, in many films and series, Drew had episodic roles, she played supporting characters, but still there are many worthy works in her piggy bank, recognized as one of the best. First of all, it is worth highlighting Spielberg's film “Alien”, which brought Barrymore popularity. The 7-year-old actress played the sister of the protagonist.
In 2001, Drew starred in the fantastic drama "Donnie Darko", the actress managed to convey the feelings and emotions of a teacher standing above the system, showed the whole tragedy of this. Also worth noting is the drama "All the Way", filmed in 2009. The role of Barrymore in it is small, but very noticeable. The actress managed to feel her heroine, show the kindness and responsiveness of her character. The best films with Drew Barrymore are: “A Story of Eternal Love”, “Strong Woman”, “Charlie's Angels”, “Poison Ivy”, “Wedding Singer”.
Own business
Drew is an independent woman. Therefore, it is not surprising that she is at the head of the film company Flower Films, which the actress founded with Nancy Zhivonen in 1995. Their first work was the comedy "Unkissed." In addition, the film company has become a producer of several more films with Drew Barrymore. Thanks to her own studio, the filmography of the actress was replenished with such films as “Charlie's Angels”, “All the Way”, “Out of sight, out of the chart, out!”, “Donnie Darko”, “50 First Kisses”, “In the Distance of Love”, “To promise is not to marry.”
Drew's personal life
For the first time, Barrymore got married in 1994, her marriage made a lot of noise, because the actress's chosen one was much older than her. Drew lived exactly 40 days with Jeremy Thomas, the owner of the restaurant chain, and then divorced. The second time the girl decided to tie the knot in marriage in 2001, comedian Tom Green became her husband. But this attempt to find family happiness was unsuccessful, in 2002 the couple broke up.
Drew changed partners like gloves, but she did not have a serious relationship until 2007, when she began dating actor
Justin Long. The lovers announced their engagement, everything went to the wedding, but in 2008 they broke off the relationship. In 2011, Barrymore began an affair with Will Kopelman, a year later they announced their engagement, and in June 2012 they got married. On September 26 of the same year, the actress gave birth to a daughter, Olive, and in November 2013 it became known that Barrymore was expecting a second child.
Interesting Facts
- Forbes experts believe that films featuring Drew Barrymore are not very profitable. The actress pays off only 40%.
- Drew suffers from chronic insomnia.
- Barrymore's favorite actor is Johnny Depp.
- Drew hates vacuuming.
- First kissed Breckin Meyer.