History of Drew Barrymore in Timeline
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.
November 20, 1982: Youngest Saturday Night Live Host
On November 20, 1982, Drew Barrymore became the youngest person to host Saturday Night Live at seven years of age.
1982: Breakout Role in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
In 1982, Drew Barrymore achieved fame as a child actress with her breakout role in the film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
1984: Starring Role in Firestarter
In 1984, Drew Barrymore had a starring role in the movie Firestarter.
1984: Role in Firestarter and Irreconcilable Differences
In 1984, Drew Barrymore played a girl with pyrokinesis in the film adaptation of Stephen King's Firestarter and also played a young girl divorcing her parents in Irreconcilable Differences, earning a Golden Globe nomination.
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.
1990: Release of Memoir Little Girl Lost
In 1990, Drew Barrymore released her memoir Little Girl Lost, which became a New York Times bestseller.
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: Roles in Boys on the Side and Batman Forever
In 1995, Drew Barrymore had roles in the films Boys on the Side and Batman Forever.
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.
1996: Role in Scream
In 1996, Drew Barrymore had a small role in Wes Craven's film Scream, initially intended for the lead role, and was nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress.
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.
1998: Roles in The Wedding Singer, Home Fries, and Ever After
In 1998, Drew Barrymore played roles in The Wedding Singer, Home Fries, and Ever After.
1998: Roles in The Wedding Singer, Ever After, and Home Fries
In 1998, Drew Barrymore starred in The Wedding Singer, Ever After, and Home Fries.
1999: Dating Tom Green
In 1999, Drew Barrymore began dating MTV host and comedian Tom Green.
1999: Starring Role in Never Been Kissed
In 1999, Drew Barrymore starred in the film Never Been Kissed.
1999: Young Artist Foundation Award
In 1999, Drew Barrymore was honored by the Young Artist Foundation with its Former Child Star "Lifetime Achievement" Award.
July 2000: Engagement to Tom Green
In July 2000, Drew Barrymore became engaged to Tom Green.
2000: Starring Role in Charlie's Angels
In 2000, Drew Barrymore starred in Charlie's Angels.
December 2001: Tom Green Files for Divorce
In December 2001, Tom Green filed for divorce from Drew Barrymore.
2001: Role in Donnie Darko
In 2001, Drew Barrymore acted in Donnie Darko.
October 15, 2002: Divorce Finalized from Tom Green
On October 15, 2002, Drew Barrymore's divorce from Tom Green was finalized.
2002: Role in Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
In 2002, Drew Barrymore acted in Confessions of a Dangerous Mind.
2002: Dating Fabrizio Moretti
In 2002, Drew Barrymore began dating The Strokes drummer Fabrizio Moretti after meeting at a concert.
2003: Starring Role in Charlie's Angels sequel
In 2003, Drew Barrymore starred in the sequel to Charlie's Angels.
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.
2004: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
In 2004, Drew Barrymore received a motion pictures star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2004: Starring Role in 50 First Dates
In 2004, Drew Barrymore starred in the film 50 First Dates with Adam Sandler.
2005: Role in Fever Pitch
In 2005, Drew Barrymore starred in the American remake of Fever Pitch.
2006: Role in Curious George
In 2006, Drew Barrymore starred in the animated film Curious George, based on the book series.
2006: High Salary Ranking
In 2006, Drew Barrymore was tied for eighth place on The Hollywood Reporter's annual Star Salary Top 10 list of actresses' salaries, commanding 10 to 12 million dollars per film.
January 2007: End of Relationship with Fabrizio Moretti
In January 2007, Drew Barrymore's relationship with Fabrizio Moretti ended.
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.
February 2007: Release of Music and Lyrics
In February 2007, Drew Barrymore starred in Music and Lyrics with Hugh Grant.
May 2007: Named Ambassador Against Hunger for the United Nations World Food Programme
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 also appeared on the cover of a magazine series called "They Shoot New York" holding a Pentax K1000 film camera.
2007: Role in Music and Lyrics
In 2007, Drew Barrymore acted in Music and Lyrics.
2007: CoverGirl Model and People's Most Beautiful
In 2007, Drew Barrymore became a model and spokeswoman for CoverGirl Cosmetics and was also named No. 1 on People's annual 100 Most Beautiful People list. Also in 2007, she was named the new face for the Gucci jewelry line.
July 2008: Breakup with Justin Long
In July 2008, Drew Barrymore and Justin Long broke up.
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.
2009: Directorial Debut with Whip It and role in He's Just Not That Into You
In 2009, Drew Barrymore made her directorial debut with the film Whip It and also acted in He's Just Not That Into You.
2009: Directorial Debut with Whip It
In 2009, Drew Barrymore made her directorial debut with the film Whip It, receiving nominations for a Bronze Horse and an EDA Female Focus Award.
2009: Role in Grey Gardens
In 2009, Drew Barrymore played Edith Bouvier Beale in the HBO film Grey Gardens, earning a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy nomination.
2010: Starring Role in Going the Distance
In 2010, Drew Barrymore starred in Going the Distance.
February 2011: Dating Will Kopelman
In February 2011, Drew Barrymore began dating Will Kopelman, an art consultant.
August 2, 2011: Direction of Best Coast's "Our Deal" Music Video
On August 2, 2011, Drew Barrymore directed the music video for the song "Our Deal" by the band Best Coast.
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.
2014: Release of Photobook Find It in Everything
In 2014, Drew Barrymore released her photobook Find It in Everything, which became a New York Times bestseller.
2014: Starring Role in Blended
In 2014, Drew Barrymore starred in the film Blended with Adam Sandler.
February 2015: Becoming a Face of CoverGirl
In February 2015, Drew Barrymore became one of the faces of CoverGirl, alongside Queen Latifah and Taylor Swift, bringing her personality and creative input to the ads.
2015: Roles in Blended and Miss You Already
In 2015, Drew Barrymore starred in Blended and Miss You Already.
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.
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.
2017: Starring Role in Santa Clarita Diet
From 2017 to 2019, Drew Barrymore starred in the Netflix comedy horror series Santa Clarita Diet.
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, featuring a pop-up shop in New York City that opened in November.
2019: Santa Clarita Diet Ends
In 2019, Drew Barrymore completed her role in the Netflix comedy horror series Santa Clarita Diet.
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.
September 14, 2020: Launch of The Drew Barrymore Show
On September 14, 2020, Drew Barrymore launched her syndicated daytime talk show, The Drew Barrymore Show.
December 4, 2020: Guest Appearance on Martha Knows Best
On December 4, 2020, Drew Barrymore appeared as a guest star on Martha Knows Best.
2020: Pledge to Never Marry Again
In 2020, Drew Barrymore told People she would never get married again.
2020: Hosting The Drew Barrymore Show
Since 2020, Drew Barrymore has hosted the talk show The Drew Barrymore Show.
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.
September 2023: Controversy surrounding The Drew Barrymore Show during WGA strike
In September 2023, Drew Barrymore announced she would return to The Drew Barrymore Show without writers during the WGA strike, but reversed the decision after backlash.
September 2023: Continuation of TV Talk Show Amidst WGA Strike and Subsequent Backlash
In September 2023, Drew Barrymore faced backlash for continuing her syndicated TV talk show during the WGA strike, leading to the National Book Foundation removing her as host of the 74th National Book Awards. She initially apologized but later postponed the show's production until the strike ended due to the negative response. CBS Media Ventures supported her decision.
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.
2023: Named one of Time's 100 most influential people
In 2023, Drew Barrymore was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.
January 2024: Chief Gifting Officer for Etsy
In January 2024, Drew Barrymore became the Chief Gifting Officer for Etsy.
2024: Youngest SNL Host Record
As of 2024, Drew Barrymore holds the record for being the youngest person to host Saturday Night Live, which she did on November 20, 1982, at seven years of age.
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