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 a prominent American actress, talk show host, and businesswoman, hailing from the renowned Barrymore family of actors. Throughout her career, she has garnered numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and multiple Emmy Award nominations, showcasing her talent and versatility in the entertainment industry. In 2023, Time magazine recognized her as one of the world's 100 most influential people, solidifying her status as a significant figure in contemporary culture.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

February 22, 1975: Drew Barrymore's Birth

On February 22, 1975, Drew Blythe Barrymore was born in Culver City, California, to actor John Drew Barrymore and actress Jaid Barrymore.

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1982: Breakout Role in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

In 1982, Drew Barrymore rose to prominence as a child star with her role as Gertie in 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'.

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1984: Parents' Divorce

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

1991: Brief 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: Little Girl Lost 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.

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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 tattoo

In 1993, Jamie Walters proposed to Drew Barrymore with a diamond ring and they planned to marry in spring of 1993. Both got tattoos of the other's name.

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. The ceremony was performed by a 24-hour minister and Barrymore wore a white slip dress and combat boots.

1994: Dating Eric Erlandson

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

January 1995: Posed Nude for Playboy

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

1995: Divorce from Jeremy Thomas finalized

In 1995, Drew Barrymore's divorce from Jeremy Thomas was finalized. Barrymore had filed for divorce less than two months after their wedding, alleging that Thomas had married her for her wealth and a green card.

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 from Tom Green finalized

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

2002: Relationship with Fabrizio Moretti

In 2002, Drew Barrymore began dating The Strokes drummer Fabrizio Moretti after they met at a concert.

2003: Declaration of bisexuality

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

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: Began dating Will Kopelman

In February 2011, Drew Barrymore began dating Will Kopelman, an art consultant and the son of Arie L. Kopelman.

January 2012: Engagement reported in media outlets

In January 2012, media outlets reported on Drew Barrymore's engagement to Will Kopelman, which had occurred 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. Barrymore wore a Chanel wedding gown.

2013: Launched 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: Publication of Wildflower

In 2015, E. P. Dutton published a collection of Drew Barrymore's autobiographical essays in her book Wildflower, which became a bestseller.

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2015: Wildflower Memoir

In her 2015 memoir 'Wildflower', Drew Barrymore shares her experience growing up in Sherman Oaks.

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April 2, 2016: Separation from Will Kopelman announced

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

July 15, 2016: Divorce filing

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

August 3, 2016: Divorce from Will Kopelman finalized

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

2017: Launch of fashion line Dear Drew

In the fall of 2017, Drew Barrymore launched a women's fashion line called Dear Drew in conjunction with Amazon.com. The collection featured a pop-up shop in New York City that opened in November.

2020: Vow to never marry again

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

2021: Will Kopelman remarries

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.

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 of Jamie Walters while interviewing Tori Spelling, who played Walters' love interest on Beverly Hills, 90210, on her talk show.

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