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 from the Barrymore family of actors. She has received various accolades including a Golden Globe Award and nominations for Emmy Awards and a British Academy Film Award. In 2023, she was recognized as one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world. Her career spans across acting, hosting, and entrepreneurial ventures.
February 22, 1975: Drew Barrymore's Birth
On February 22, 1975, Drew Blythe Barrymore was born in Los Angeles, California, to actors John Drew Barrymore and Jaid Barrymore.
1975: Grey Gardens
Drew Barrymore's role in HBO's Grey Gardens, based on the 1975 documentary.
1980: Stephen King's Firestarter novel
In 1980, Stephen King's Firestarter novel was released. Drew Barrymore starred in its film adaptation in 1984.
1984: Parents' Divorce
In 1984, Drew Barrymore's parents, John Drew Barrymore and Jaid Barrymore, divorced.
1988: Historical context of Big Miracle
In 1988, the international effort to rescue gray whales, which is the context for the film "Big Miracle" where Drew Barrymore played Greenpeace activist Cindy Lowry.
1991: Release of Autobiography Little Girl Lost
In 1991, Drew Barrymore released her autobiography Little Girl Lost, recounting early memories of her abusive father.
January 1995: Nude Photoshoot for Playboy
In January 1995, Drew Barrymore posed nude for Playboy magazine, which led to a reaction from her godfather, Steven Spielberg.
1997: Release of British film Fever Pitch
In 1997, the British film Fever Pitch was released, which Drew Barrymore starred in the American remake in 2005.
2003: Barrymore Discusses Sexuality
In 2003, Drew Barrymore stated in an interview with Contactmusic.com that she considered herself bisexual.
2014: Birth of Second Daughter
Drew Barrymore and Will Kopelman had their second daughter in 2014.
2015: Memoir Wildflower
In 2015, Drew Barrymore says in her memoir Wildflower, she spoke "like a valley girl" because she grew up in Sherman Oaks.
2020: Barrymore Says She will Never Marry Again
In 2020, Drew Barrymore told People that she would "Never" get married again.
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.
2023: Moves to Manhattan
Since 2023, Drew Barrymore has resided in Manhattan.
