Summary
Talented, beautiful, and intelligent, Drew Barrymore was born to be a star. Barrymore, a member of a large acting family, auditioned and won her first role at 11 months old, and gained international fame when she starred in Steven Spielberg's E.T.: The Extraterrestrial. She received critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination for subsequent roles, but her success as a child star threatened to slip out of her grasp. Barrymore entered rehab at only 13 years old, but afterwards, managed to revive her acting career with a "wild child" persona. As she continued to grow up in front of the camera, Barrymore's work behind the camera also gained notice and respect. She created a production company and developed major films such as Charlie's Angels and He's Just Not That Into You as well as the cable miniseries Grey Gardens. In Drew Barrymore, discover how a young girl conquered her addictions to become one of the most sought-after women in Hollywood.