Career Timeline of Drew Barrymore: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 25, 2026

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Drew Barrymore made an impact.

Drew Barrymore is a celebrated American actress, producer, talk show host, and businesswoman hailing from the renowned Barrymore family. Recognized with accolades like a Golden Globe and Emmy Award, her career spans diverse roles, solidifying her place as a prominent figure in entertainment. Time magazine acknowledged her influence by naming her one of the world's 100 most influential people in 2023, highlighting her enduring impact beyond acting.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

November 20, 1982: Youngest SNL host

On November 20, 1982, Drew Barrymore became the youngest person to host Saturday Night Live at seven years old, a record that remains unbroken as of 2024.

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1999: Young Artist Foundation Award

In 1999, Drew Barrymore was honored by the Young Artist Foundation with its Former Child Star "Lifetime Achievement" Award for her achievements as a child actress.

2004: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

In 2004, Drew Barrymore received a motion pictures star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard, for her contributions to the film industry.

2006: Top 10 actresses' salaries

In 2006, according to The Hollywood Reporter, Drew Barrymore was tied for eighth place on the top ten list of actresses' salaries, 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 for the fifth time, becoming the second female host in the show's history to do so.

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: CoverGirl model and spokeswoman

In 2007, Drew Barrymore became a model and spokeswoman for CoverGirl Cosmetics. Also in 2007, she was No. 1 on People's annual 100 Most Beautiful People list and the new face for the Gucci jewelry line.

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October 10, 2009: Sixth time hosting SNL

On October 10, 2009, Drew Barrymore hosted Saturday Night Live for the sixth time, becoming the first woman to host six times.

2010: Going The Distance film

In 2010, Drew Barrymore and Justin Long, who had been intermittently romantically involved, co-stared in the film Going The Distance.

February 2015: Face of CoverGirl

In February 2015, Drew Barrymore became one of the faces of CoverGirl, alongside Queen Latifah and Taylor Swift.

2015: Publication of Wildflower

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.

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2017: Launch of Dear Drew fashion line

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.

September 2023: Controversy over talk show during WGA strike

In September 2023, Drew Barrymore faced criticism for continuing her syndicated TV talk show during the WGA strike, leading to the National Book Foundation removing her as host of an awards ceremony. She initially apologized, then postponed the show's production until the strike's end.

January 2024: Chief Gifting Officer for Etsy

In January 2024, Drew Barrymore became the Chief Gifting Officer for Etsy.

May 2024: Revival of Hollywood Squares

In May 2024, it was announced that Hollywood Squares would be revived by CBS, with Drew Barrymore as a co-executive producer and center square, and Nate Burleson as host.