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 from the Barrymore family of actors. She has received various accolades including a Golden Globe Award and nominations for Emmy Awards and a British Academy Film Award. In 2023, she was recognized as one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world. Her career spans across acting, hosting, and entrepreneurial ventures.
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: Breakthrough Role in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
In 1982, Drew Barrymore achieved fame as a child actress with her breakout role in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, launching her career.
1984: Starred in Firestarter and Irreconcilable Differences
In 1984, Drew Barrymore starred in Firestarter and Irreconcilable Differences, receiving her first Golden Globe nomination for the latter.
1990: Release of Memoir Little Girl Lost
In 1990, Drew Barrymore released her memoir Little Girl Lost, which became a New York Times bestseller.
1992: Starring Role in Poison Ivy
In 1992, Drew Barrymore starred in Poison Ivy, further establishing her career.
1995: Starring Role in Boys on the Side and Batman Forever
In 1995, Drew Barrymore starred in Boys on the Side and Batman Forever, continuing to build her acting portfolio.
1996: Role in Wes Craven's Scream
In 1996, Drew Barrymore played Casey Becker in Wes Craven's slasher film Scream, which garnered critical acclaim and commercial success.
1996: Starring Role in Scream
In 1996, Drew Barrymore starred in Scream, a commercially and critically successful slasher film.
1998: Starring Roles in Ever After and The Wedding Singer
In 1998, Drew Barrymore starred in Ever After and The Wedding Singer, cementing her status as a leading actress.
1998: Starring 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.
1999: Starring Role in Never Been Kissed
In 1999, Drew Barrymore starred in Never Been Kissed, adding to her repertoire of romantic comedy roles.
2000: Starring Role in Charlie's Angels
In 2000, Drew Barrymore starred in Charlie's Angels, a commercially successful action-comedy film.
2001: Acted in Donnie Darko
In 2001, Drew Barrymore acted in Donnie Darko, contributing to the cult classic film.
2002: Acted in Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
In 2002, Drew Barrymore acted in Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, expanding her range of film roles.
2003: Starring Role in Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
In 2003, Drew Barrymore reprised her role in Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, the sequel to the successful action-comedy.
2004: Starring Role in 50 First Dates
In 2004, Drew Barrymore starred in 50 First Dates alongside Adam Sandler, another successful romantic comedy.
2005: Starred in Fever Pitch
In 2005, Drew Barrymore starred in the American remake of Fever Pitch, playing the love interest to Jimmy Fallon's character.
2006: Top Actresses' Salaries
According to The Hollywood Reporter's annual Star Salary Top 10, in 2006 Drew Barrymore was tied for eighth place on the top ten list of actresses' salaries, commanding 10 to 12 million dollars per film.
2006: Starred in Curious George
In 2006, Drew Barrymore starred in the animated film Curious George, based on the book series.
February 3, 2007: Fifth Time Hosting SNL
On February 3, 2007, Drew Barrymore hosted SNL for the fifth time, becoming the second female host in the show's history to do so.
February 2007: Release of Music and Lyrics
In February 2007, Drew Barrymore starred in Music and Lyrics, a romantic comedy, alongside Hugh Grant.
May 2007: Ambassador Against Hunger
In May 2007, Drew Barrymore was named Ambassador Against Hunger for the United Nations World Food Programme and later donated $1 million to the cause.
2007: Acted in Music and Lyrics
In 2007, Drew Barrymore acted in Music and Lyrics, continuing her presence in romantic comedies.
2007: CoverGirl Model and People's 100 Most Beautiful
In 2007, Drew Barrymore became a model and spokeswoman for CoverGirl Cosmetics. She was also named No. 1 on People's annual 100 Most Beautiful People list in 2007 and became the new face for Gucci jewelry line.
October 10, 2009: Sixth Time Hosting SNL
On October 10, 2009, Drew Barrymore hosted SNL for the sixth time, becoming the first woman to host six times.
2009: Acted in He's Just Not That Into You and Directed Whip It
In 2009, Drew Barrymore acted in He's Just Not That Into You and also made her directorial debut with Whip It.
2009: Directorial Debut with Whip It
In 2009, Drew Barrymore made her directorial debut with the film Whip It, which received generally favorable reviews.
2009: Portrayal of Edith Bouvier Beale in Grey Gardens
In 2009, Drew Barrymore portrayed Edith Bouvier Beale in the HBO film Grey Gardens, earning a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy nomination.
2010: Acted in Going the Distance
In 2010, Drew Barrymore acted in Going the Distance, maintaining her presence in the film industry.
August 2, 2011: Directed Music Video for Best Coast's "Our Deal"
On August 2, 2011, Drew Barrymore directed the music video for the song "Our Deal" for the band Best Coast.
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 also became a New York Times bestseller.
2014: Starring Role in Blended
In 2014, Drew Barrymore starred in Blended with Adam Sandler, marking their third collaboration in a romantic comedy.
February 2015: CoverGirl Face
In February 2015, Drew Barrymore became one of the faces of CoverGirl, along with Queen Latifah and Taylor Swift. She also helped create the ads.
2015: Starring Role in Miss You Already
In 2015, Drew Barrymore starred in Miss You Already, which explored the themes of friendship and illness.
2015: Wildflower Autobiography
In 2015, E. P. Dutton published a collection of Drew Barrymore's autobiographical essays in her book Wildflower, for which she also narrated the audiobook version; it was also a bestseller.
2017: Starring Role in Santa Clarita Diet
In 2017, Drew Barrymore began starring in the Netflix comedy horror series Santa Clarita Diet, which ran until 2019.
2017: Dear Drew Fashion Line Launch
In the fall of 2017, Drew Barrymore launched a women's fashion line in conjunction with Amazon.com called Dear Drew, which featured a pop-up shop in New York City that opened in November.
2019: End of Santa Clarita Diet
In 2019, Drew Barrymore concluded her starring role in the Netflix comedy horror series Santa Clarita Diet.
April 2020: The Stand In Premiere Cancelled Due to COVID-19
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.
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 released lifestyle magazine.
September 2023: Controversy Over Returning to The Drew Barrymore Show During WGA Strike
In September 2023, Drew Barrymore announced she would return to The Drew Barrymore Show without writers during the WGA strike, but reversed the decision after backlash.
January 2024: Chief Gifting Officer for Etsy
In January 2024, Drew Barrymore became the Chief Gifting Officer for Etsy.
2024: SNL Record Still Unbroken
As of 2024, Drew Barrymore remains the youngest person to host Saturday Night Live, having hosted on November 20, 1982, at seven years of age.
