Career Timeline of Drew Barrymore: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Drew Barrymore made an impact.
Drew Barrymore is an American actress, talk show host, and businesswoman hailing from the renowned Barrymore family of actors. Celebrated for her contributions to entertainment, she's garnered numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and Emmy nominations. Her influence was further recognized when Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2023, solidifying her status as a significant figure in popular culture.
November 20, 1982: Youngest SNL Host
On November 20, 1982, Drew Barrymore became the youngest person to host Saturday Night Live at seven years of age.
1982: Breakout Role in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
In 1982, Drew Barrymore achieved fame as a child actress with her breakout role in the movie E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
1984: Starring in Firestarter and Irreconcilable Differences
In 1984, Drew Barrymore starred in the film adaptation of Stephen King's Firestarter, playing a girl with pyrokinesis, and also in Irreconcilable Differences, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination.
1990: Release of Memoir Little Girl Lost
In 1990, Drew Barrymore released her memoir Little Girl Lost, which became a New York Times bestseller.
1995: Starring Role in Boys on the Side
In 1995, Drew Barrymore starred in the movie Boys on the Side.
1996: Role in Wes Craven's Scream
In 1996, Drew Barrymore played Casey Becker in Wes Craven's slasher film Scream, after initially being considered for the lead role.
1996: Starring Role in Scream
In 1996, Drew Barrymore starred in the movie Scream.
1998: Roles in The Wedding Singer, Home Fries, and Ever After
In 1998, Drew Barrymore starred in The Wedding Singer, Home Fries, and Ever After, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
1998: Starring Roles in Ever After and The Wedding Singer
In 1998, Drew Barrymore starred in the movies Ever After and The Wedding Singer.
1999: Starring Role in Never Been Kissed
In 1999, Drew Barrymore starred in the movie Never Been Kissed.
1999: Young Artist Foundation Award
In 1999, Drew Barrymore was honored by the Young Artist Foundation with its Former Child Star "Lifetime Achievement" Award.
2000: Starring Role in Charlie's Angels
In 2000, Drew Barrymore starred in the movie Charlie's Angels.
2001: Acting Role in Donnie Darko
In 2001, Drew Barrymore acted in the movie Donnie Darko.
2002: Acting Role in Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
In 2002, Drew Barrymore acted in the movie Confessions of a Dangerous Mind.
2003: Starring Role in Charlie's Angels sequel
In 2003, Drew Barrymore starred in the sequel to the movie Charlie's Angels.
2004: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
In 2004, Drew Barrymore received a motion pictures star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2004: Starring Role in 50 First Dates
In 2004, Drew Barrymore starred in the movie 50 First Dates alongside Adam Sandler.
2005: Starring Role in Fever Pitch
In 2005, Drew Barrymore starred in the American remake of Fever Pitch, playing the love interest of Jimmy Fallon's character.
2006: Starring Role in Curious George
In 2006, Drew Barrymore starred in the animated film Curious George, based on the book series of the same name.
2006: High Salary Ranking Among Actresses
In 2006, Drew Barrymore was tied for eighth place on The Hollywood Reporter's list of top-paid actresses, commanding 10 to 12 million dollars per film.
February 3, 2007: Fifth Time Hosting SNL
On February 3, 2007, Drew Barrymore hosted Saturday Night Live (SNL) for the fifth time, becoming the second female host to do so.
February 2007: Release of Music and Lyrics
In February 2007, Music and Lyrics, starring Drew Barrymore and Hugh Grant, was released, receiving largely positive reviews and commercial success.
May 2007: Ambassador Against Hunger and Photographer
In May 2007, Drew Barrymore was named Ambassador Against Hunger for the United Nations World Food Programme and donated $1 million to the cause. She also appeared on the cover of a magazine series called "They Shoot New York" as a guest photographer holding a Pentax K1000 film camera.
2007: Acting Role in Music and Lyrics
In 2007, Drew Barrymore acted in the movie Music and Lyrics.
2007: CoverGirl Model and People's Most Beautiful Person
In 2007, Drew Barrymore became a CoverGirl Cosmetics model and spokeswoman. She was also No. 1 on People's annual 100 Most Beautiful People list.
October 10, 2009: Sixth Time Hosting SNL
On October 10, 2009, Drew Barrymore hosted Saturday Night Live (SNL) for the sixth time, becoming the first woman to host six times.
2009: Directorial Debut with Whip It and Acting Role in He's Just Not That Into You
In 2009, Drew Barrymore made her directorial debut with the film Whip It and also acted in the movie He's Just Not That Into You.
2009: Directorial Debut with Whip It
In 2009, Drew Barrymore made her directorial debut with the film Whip It, also starring in the ensemble comedy He's Just Not That Into You.
2009: Role in HBO film Grey Gardens and Golden Globe Win
In 2009, Drew Barrymore played Edith Bouvier Beale in the HBO film Grey Gardens, earning a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
2010: Acting Role in Going the Distance
In 2010, Drew Barrymore acted in the movie Going the Distance.
August 2, 2011: Directed Music Video for "Our Deal" by Best Coast
On August 2, 2011, Drew Barrymore directed the music video for the song "Our Deal" by the band Best Coast, featuring several actors.
2013: Launch of Flower Cosmetics Range
In 2013, Drew Barrymore launched a range of cosmetics under the Flower banner, expanding her business ventures.
2014: Release of Photobook Find It in Everything
In 2014, Drew Barrymore released her photobook Find It in Everything, which became a New York Times bestseller.
2014: Starring Role in Blended
In 2014, Drew Barrymore starred in the movie Blended alongside Adam Sandler.
2015: Starring in Blended and Miss You Already
In 2015, Drew Barrymore starred in Blended with Adam Sandler and Miss You Already with Toni Collette.
2015: Publication of Wildflower
In 2015, E. P. Dutton published a collection of Drew Barrymore's autobiographical essays in her book Wildflower, which became a bestseller. Barrymore also narrated the audiobook version.
2017: Starring role in Santa Clarita Diet
In 2017, Drew Barrymore starred in the Netflix comedy horror series Santa Clarita Diet.
2017: Launch of Dear Drew Fashion Line
In the fall of 2017, Drew Barrymore launched a women's fashion line called Dear Drew in conjunction with Amazon.com. The line also featured a pop-up shop in New York City that opened in November.
2019: Santa Clarita Diet concluded
In 2019, Santa Clarita Diet, the Netflix comedy horror series starring Drew Barrymore, concluded.
April 2020: The Stand In Tribeca Film Festival Premiere Cancelled
In April 2020, the premiere of Drew Barrymore's film The Stand In at the Tribeca Film Festival was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 14, 2020: Launch of The Drew Barrymore Show
On September 14, 2020, Drew Barrymore launched her syndicated daytime talk show, The Drew Barrymore Show, which is also available as a podcast on Spotify.
December 4, 2020: Guest Appearance on Martha Knows Best
On December 4, 2020, Drew Barrymore appeared as a guest star on Martha Knows Best.
2020: Hosting The Drew Barrymore Show
Since 2020, Drew Barrymore has hosted the talk show The Drew Barrymore Show.
March 11, 2021: Indefinite Hiatus from Acting
On March 11, 2021, Drew Barrymore announced she was taking an indefinite hiatus from acting.
June 2021: Launch of Drew Magazine
In June 2021, Drew Barrymore launched Drew Magazine, a quarterly lifestyle magazine published by Bauer Media USA.
September 2023: Controversy and Postponement of Talk Show Due to WGA Strike
In September 2023, Drew Barrymore faced controversy for continuing her talk show during the WGA strike without unionized writers, leading to the National Book Foundation removing her as host of the 74th National Book Awards. Following backlash, Barrymore postponed production of her talk show until the strike ends, apologizing for the hurt caused.
2023: Positive Comments about Jamie Walters
In 2023, Drew Barrymore spoke positively of Jamie Walters while interviewing Tori Spelling on her talk show.
January 2024: Chief Gifting Officer for Etsy
In January 2024, Drew Barrymore became the Chief Gifting Officer for Etsy.
2024: Youngest SNL Host Record Unbroken
As of 2024, Drew Barrymore's record as the youngest person to host Saturday Night Live remains unbroken.
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