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 a prominent American actress, talk show host, and businesswoman, belonging to the renowned Barrymore family of actors. Her career has been marked by numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, and multiple Emmy and BAFTA nominations. Recognized for her widespread influence, she was featured in Time's 100 most influential people in the world in 2023, solidifying her status as a significant figure in entertainment and popular culture.

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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.

2006: Top 10 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.

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: United Nations World Food Programme Ambassador

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 appeared on the cover of a magazine series called "They Shoot New York" holding a Pentax K1000 film camera.

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2007: CoverGirl Model and People's Most Beautiful

In 2007, Drew Barrymore became a CoverGirl Cosmetics model and spokeswoman. She also was No. 1 on People's annual 100 Most Beautiful People list and was named 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.

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February 2015: Face of CoverGirl

In February 2015, Drew Barrymore became one of the faces of CoverGirl, alongside Queen Latifah and Taylor Swift. She also helped create the ads.

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 called Dear Drew in conjunction with Amazon.com. A pop-up shop opened in New York City in November.

September 2023: Barrymore's Talk Show Controversy During WGA Strike

In September 2023, Drew Barrymore faced criticism for continuing her syndicated TV talk show during the WGA strike. She initially defended her choice on social media, leading to the National Book Foundation removing her as host of the 74th National Book Awards. After facing backlash, Barrymore announced she would postpone production of her talk show until the strike ended.

January 2024: Chief Gifting Officer for Etsy

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

May 2024: Hollywood Squares Revival

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.

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January 16, 2025: Hollywood Squares Revival Premiere

On January 16, 2025, the revival of Hollywood Squares premiered with Drew Barrymore as co-executive producer and center square, and Nate Burleson as host.

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