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. She has garnered numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, and has been nominated for several Emmy Awards and a British Academy Film Award. Recognized for her influence, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2023, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in entertainment and beyond.
November 20, 1982: Youngest Saturday Night Live 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 film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
1984: Starring Role in Firestarter
In 1984, Drew Barrymore had a starring role in the movie Firestarter.
1984: Role in Firestarter and Irreconcilable Differences
In 1984, Drew Barrymore played a girl with pyrokinesis in the film adaptation of Stephen King's Firestarter and also played a young girl divorcing her parents in Irreconcilable Differences, earning 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: Roles in Boys on the Side and Batman Forever
In 1995, Drew Barrymore had roles in the films Boys on the Side and Batman Forever.
1996: Role in Scream
In 1996, Drew Barrymore had a small role in Wes Craven's film Scream, initially intended for the lead role, and was nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress.
1998: Roles in The Wedding Singer, Home Fries, and Ever After
In 1998, Drew Barrymore played roles in The Wedding Singer, Home Fries, and Ever After.
1998: Roles in The Wedding Singer, Ever After, and Home Fries
In 1998, Drew Barrymore starred in The Wedding Singer, Ever After, and Home Fries.
1999: Starring Role in Never Been Kissed
In 1999, Drew Barrymore starred in the film 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 Charlie's Angels.
2001: Role in Donnie Darko
In 2001, Drew Barrymore acted in Donnie Darko.
2002: Role in Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
In 2002, Drew Barrymore acted in Confessions of a Dangerous Mind.
2003: Starring Role in Charlie's Angels sequel
In 2003, Drew Barrymore starred in the sequel to 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 film 50 First Dates with Adam Sandler.
2005: Role in Fever Pitch
In 2005, Drew Barrymore starred in the American remake of Fever Pitch.
2006: Role in Curious George
In 2006, Drew Barrymore starred in the animated film Curious George, based on the book series.
2006: High Salary Ranking
In 2006, Drew Barrymore was tied for eighth place on The Hollywood Reporter's annual Star Salary Top 10 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.
February 2007: Release of Music and Lyrics
In February 2007, Drew Barrymore starred in Music and Lyrics with Hugh Grant.
May 2007: Named Ambassador Against Hunger for the United Nations World Food Programme
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. She also appeared on the cover of a magazine series called "They Shoot New York" holding a Pentax K1000 film camera.
2007: Role in Music and Lyrics
In 2007, Drew Barrymore acted in Music and Lyrics.
2007: CoverGirl Model and People's Most Beautiful
In 2007, Drew Barrymore became a model and spokeswoman for CoverGirl Cosmetics and was also named No. 1 on People's annual 100 Most Beautiful People list. Also in 2007, she was named the new face for the Gucci jewelry line.
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.
2009: Directorial Debut with Whip It and 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 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, receiving nominations for a Bronze Horse and an EDA Female Focus Award.
2009: Role in Grey Gardens
In 2009, Drew Barrymore played Edith Bouvier Beale in the HBO film Grey Gardens, earning a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy nomination.
2010: Starring Role in Going the Distance
In 2010, Drew Barrymore starred in Going the Distance.
August 2, 2011: Direction of Best Coast's "Our Deal" Music Video
On August 2, 2011, Drew Barrymore directed the music video for the song "Our Deal" by the band Best Coast.
2013: Launch of Flower Cosmetics Range
In 2013, Drew Barrymore launched a range of cosmetics under the Flower banner.
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 film Blended with Adam Sandler.
February 2015: Becoming a Face of CoverGirl
In February 2015, Drew Barrymore became one of the faces of CoverGirl, alongside Queen Latifah and Taylor Swift, bringing her personality and creative input to the ads.
2015: Roles in Blended and Miss You Already
In 2015, Drew Barrymore starred in Blended and Miss You Already.
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.
2017: Starring Role in Santa Clarita Diet
From 2017 to 2019, 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, featuring a pop-up shop in New York City that opened in November.
2019: Santa Clarita Diet Ends
In 2019, Drew Barrymore completed her role in the Netflix comedy horror series Santa Clarita Diet.
April 2020: Cancellation of The Stand In premiere at Tribeca Film Festival
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 surrounding 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.
September 2023: Continuation of TV Talk Show Amidst WGA Strike and Subsequent Backlash
In September 2023, Drew Barrymore faced backlash for continuing her syndicated TV talk show during the WGA strike, leading to the National Book Foundation removing her as host of the 74th National Book Awards. She initially apologized but later postponed the show's production until the strike ended due to the negative response. CBS Media Ventures supported her decision.
January 2024: Chief Gifting Officer for Etsy
In January 2024, Drew Barrymore became the Chief Gifting Officer for Etsy.
2024: Youngest SNL Host Record
As of 2024, Drew Barrymore holds the record for being the youngest person to host Saturday Night Live, which she did on November 20, 1982, at seven years of age.
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