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Drew Barrymore

Drew Barrymore is an American actress, producer, director, and talk-show host known for rising to fame as a child star in *E.T.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Drew Barrymore is an American actress, producer, director, and talk-show host. She rose to fame as a child star in *E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial* and later built a long career in film and television. She is also known for romantic comedies, her production company Flower Films, and *The Drew Barrymore Show*.

Early life and family

Drew Barrymore was born in Culver City, California, in 1975 and is a member of the Barrymore acting family. She is the granddaughter of John Barrymore and part of a multigenerational acting lineage.

Acting career

Barrymore transitioned from child stardom to adult roles in films such as *Poison Ivy*, *Boys on the Side*, *Scream*, and *The Wedding Singer*. She later appeared in projects including *Charlie’s Angels*, *50 First Dates*, *Blended*, and the series *Santa Clarita Diet*.

Producing and television

She co-founded Flower Films with Nancy Juvonen in 1995 and has also worked as a producer. In 2020, she began hosting the daytime talk show *The Drew Barrymore Show*.

Personal life

Barrymore has been married three times, including to Will Kopelman from 2012 to 2016. She has two daughters with Kopelman.

Key facts

Barrymore first gained fame as a child actor in *E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial* (1982).
She later became known for films including *Poison Ivy*, *Boys on the Side*, *Scream*, *The Wedding Singer*, *Charlie’s Angels*, and *50 First Dates*.
She co-founded Flower Films in 1995.
She has hosted *The Drew Barrymore Show* since 2020.
She was married three times and has two daughters.

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Canadian context

Barrymore is widely known in Canada through U.S. film, television, and daytime talk programming, including her long-running talk show that airs to North American audiences.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Drew Barrymore?

Drew Barrymore is an American actress, producer, director, and talk-show host best known for *E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial* and later film and television work.

How old is Drew Barrymore?

She was born on February 22, 1975, which makes her 51 years old as of 2026.

What movies has Drew Barrymore been in?

Her films include *E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial*, *Firestarter*, *Poison Ivy*, *Boys on the Side*, *Scream*, *The Wedding Singer*, *Charlie’s Angels*, *50 First Dates*, *Music and Lyrics*, and *Blended*.

Is Drew Barrymore married?

No. She was married three times and is divorced; her most recent marriage was to Will Kopelman from 2012 to 2016.

Drew Barrymore talk show

*The Drew Barrymore Show* is a daytime talk show that began in 2020, with Barrymore as host.

References

Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Drew-Barrymore
Supports: Birth date, birthplace, occupation, and hosting The Drew Barrymore Show.
Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drew_Barrymore
Supports: Early fame in E.T. and later film roles such as Poison Ivy, Boys on the Side, and Scream.
Biography — https://www.biography.com/actors/drew-barrymore
Supports: Career overview, Flower Films, notable films, and The Drew Barrymore Show.
IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000106/
Supports: Birth date, spouse, children, and partial net-worth-related historical estimate.
Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drew_Barrymore
Supports: Marriage history and film/series credits including The Wedding Singer, 50 First Dates, Blended, and Santa Clarita Diet.