Childhood and Education Journey of Drew Barrymore in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Drew Barrymore. From birth to education, explore key events.

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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1967: Chevrolet Chevelle manufacture date

In 1993, Jamie Walters proposed to Drew Barrymore in a 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle.

February 22, 1975: Drew Barrymore's Birth

On February 22, 1975, Drew Blythe Barrymore was born in Los Angeles, California. She is an American actress, talk show host, and businesswoman.

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1984: Parents' Divorce

In 1984, Drew Barrymore's parents, John Drew Barrymore and Jaid Barrymore, divorced.

1988: Operation Breakthrough

In 1988, Operation Breakthrough, an international effort to rescue gray whales, took place near Point Barrow, Alaska, and later became the subject of the film Big Miracle starring Drew Barrymore.

1991: Engagement to Leland Hayward, III

In 1991, Drew Barrymore, then 16, was briefly engaged to 25-year-old Leland Hayward, III, the grandson of producer Leland Hayward.

1991: Recounting Early Memories in Autobiography

In her 1991 autobiography, Little Girl Lost, Drew Barrymore recounted early memories of her abusive father, who left the family when she was six months old.

1992: Relationship with Jamie Walters

In 1992, Drew Barrymore, then 17, began a relationship with 23-year-old Jamie Walters.

1993: Engagement and Separation from Jamie Walters

In 1993, Jamie Walters proposed to Drew Barrymore and they were engaged for several months but ultimately separated due to busy careers.

March 20, 1994: Marriage to Jeremy Thomas

On March 20, 1994, after six weeks of dating, Drew Barrymore impulsively married Jeremy Thomas at The Room in Los Angeles.

1994: Dating Eric Erlandson

In late 1994, Drew Barrymore began dating Hole guitarist Eric Erlandson.

January 1995: Nude Photoshoot for Playboy Magazine

In January 1995, Drew Barrymore posed nude for Playboy magazine, leading to a reaction from her godfather Steven Spielberg.

1995: Divorce Finalized from Jeremy Thomas

In 1995, Drew Barrymore's divorce from Jeremy Thomas was finalized, following their separation after 19 days of marriage in 1994.

1999: Dating Tom Green

In 1999, Drew Barrymore began dating MTV host and comedian Tom Green.

July 2000: Engagement to Tom Green

In July 2000, Drew Barrymore and Tom Green were engaged.

December 2001: Tom Green Files for Divorce

In December 2001, Tom Green filed for divorce from Drew Barrymore.

October 15, 2002: Divorce Finalized from Tom Green

On October 15, 2002, Drew Barrymore's divorce from Tom Green was finalized.

2002: Dating Fabrizio Moretti

In 2002, Drew Barrymore began dating The Strokes drummer Fabrizio Moretti.

2003: Barrymore's Comments on Bisexuality

In 2003, Drew Barrymore stated in an interview with Contactmusic.com that she considers herself bisexual.

January 2007: Breakup with Fabrizio Moretti

In January 2007, Drew Barrymore's relationship with Fabrizio Moretti ended.

July 2008: Breakup with Justin Long

In July 2008, Drew Barrymore broke up with Justin Long.

February 2011: Dating Will Kopelman

In February 2011, Drew Barrymore began dating Will Kopelman.

January 2012: Engagement to Will Kopelman

Media outlets reported Drew Barrymore's engagement to Will Kopelman in January 2012, following his proposal in December 2011.

June 2, 2012: Marriage to Will Kopelman

On June 2, 2012, Drew Barrymore married Will Kopelman in a garden-themed Jewish ceremony at her home in Montecito, California.

2013: Launch of Flower Cosmetics Range

In 2013, Drew Barrymore launched a range of cosmetics under the Flower banner, expanding her business ventures.

2014: Birth of Second Child

In 2014, Drew Barrymore gave birth to her second child with Will Kopelman.

2015: Memoir Wildflower

In her 2015 memoir Wildflower, Drew Barrymore shares details about her life.

April 2, 2016: Separation from Will Kopelman

On April 2, 2016, Drew Barrymore announced her separation from Will Kopelman.

July 15, 2016: Divorce Filed from Will Kopelman

On July 15, 2016, Drew Barrymore filed for divorce from Will Kopelman.

August 3, 2016: Divorce Finalized from Will Kopelman

On August 3, 2016, Drew Barrymore's divorce from Will Kopelman was finalized.

2020: Vow to Never Marry Again

In 2020, Drew Barrymore told People she would never get married again.

June 2021: Launch of Drew Magazine

In June 2021, Drew Barrymore launched Drew Magazine, a quarterly lifestyle magazine published by Bauer Media USA.

2021: Kopelman's Marriage to Alexandra Michler

In 2021, Will Kopelman married Vogue director Alexandra "Allie" Michler, and Drew Barrymore has spoken positively of her relationship with Michler.

2023: AncestryDNA Test Displayed on Talk Show

In 2023, Drew Barrymore displayed an AncestryDNA test on her talk show, revealing her genetic ancestry as primarily European, with 6% Northern Indian.