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. 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.
1967: Jamie Walter's car model
In 1993, Jamie Walters proposed to Drew Barrymore with a diamond ring in a 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle.
February 22, 1975: Drew Barrymore's Birth
On February 22, 1975, Drew Blythe Barrymore was born. She is an American actress, talk show host, and businesswoman.
1975: Release of Grey Gardens documentary
In 1975, the documentary film Grey Gardens was released, which would later be adapted into an HBO film starring Drew Barrymore.
1980: Publication of Firestarter Novel
In 1980, Stephen King's novel Firestarter was published, which was later adapted into a film starring Drew Barrymore in 1984.
1984: Parents' Divorce
In 1984, Drew Barrymore's parents, John Drew Barrymore and Jaid Barrymore, divorced.
1988: Operation Breakthrough
In 1988, Operation Breakthrough occurred, an international effort to rescue gray whales trapped in ice near Point Barrow, Alaska, which later inspired the film Big Miracle starring Drew Barrymore.
1991: Brief Engagement to Leland Hayward, III
In 1991, at the age of 16, Drew Barrymore was briefly engaged to 25-year-old Leland Hayward, III, the grandson of producer Leland Hayward.
1991: Release of Autobiography Little Girl Lost
In her 1991 autobiography Little Girl Lost, Drew Barrymore recounted early memories of her abusive father.
1992: Relationship with Jamie Walters
In 1992, Drew Barrymore, then 17, began a relationship with 23-year-old Jamie Walters.
1993: Engagement to Jamie Walters and Planned Marriage
In 1993, Jamie Walters proposed to Drew Barrymore with a diamond ring in a 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle, and they planned to marry in the spring of 1993.
March 20, 1994: Impulsive Marriage to Jeremy Thomas
On March 20, 1994, after six weeks of dating, Drew Barrymore, then 19, impulsively married 31-year-old Jeremy Thomas at The Room in Los Angeles at around 5:30 am.
1994: Dating Eric Erlandson
In late 1994, Drew Barrymore began dating Hole guitarist Eric Erlandson.
January 1995: Nude Photo in Playboy
In January 1995, Drew Barrymore posed nude for Playboy, 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 19 days after their marriage in 1994.
1997: Release of British film Fever Pitch
In 1997, the British film Fever Pitch was released, which was later adapted into an American remake starring Drew Barrymore in 2005.
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 became engaged to Tom Green.
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 after meeting at a concert.
2003: Declaration of Bisexuality
In 2003, Drew Barrymore stated in an interview with Contactmusic.com that she considers herself bisexual and appreciates the beauty of women.
January 2007: End of Relationship 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 and Justin Long broke up.
February 2011: Dating Will Kopelman
In February 2011, Drew Barrymore began dating Will Kopelman, an art consultant.
January 2012: Engagement to Will Kopelman Reported
In January 2012, media outlets reported on Drew Barrymore's engagement to Will Kopelman, who proposed 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, wearing a Chanel wedding gown.
2013: Launch of Flower Cosmetics Range
In 2013, Drew Barrymore launched a range of cosmetics under the Flower banner.
2014: Birth of Second Child
In 2014, Drew Barrymore gave birth to her second child with Will Kopelman.
2015: Release of Memoir Wildflower
In her 2015 memoir Wildflower, Drew Barrymore says she spoke "like a valley girl" because she grew up in Sherman Oaks.
April 2, 2016: Separation from Will Kopelman Announced
On April 2, 2016, Drew Barrymore announced her separation from Will Kopelman.
July 15, 2016: Filing for Divorce 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.
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.
2020: Pledge to Never Marry Again
In 2020, Drew Barrymore told People she would never get married again.
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.
2021: Kopelman's Marriage to Allie 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 results displayed on talk show
In 2023, Drew Barrymore displayed an AncestryDNA test onscreen on her talk show, which assessed her genetic ancestry as primarily European, with 6% Northern Indian.
2023: Move to Manhattan
In 2023, Drew Barrymore moved to Manhattan so that her children could be closer to Will Kopelman.
2023: Positive Remarks About Jamie Walters
In 2023, Drew Barrymore spoke positively about Jamie Walters while interviewing Tori Spelling, who played Walters' love interest on Beverly Hills, 90210, on her talk show.
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