History of Drew Barrymore in Timeline
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.
November 20, 1982: Youngest SNL Host
On November 20, 1982, Drew Barrymore became the youngest person to host Saturday Night Live at seven years of age.
1982: Breakthrough Role in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
In 1982, Drew Barrymore achieved fame as a child actress with her breakout role in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, launching her career.
1984: Starred in Firestarter and Irreconcilable Differences
In 1984, Drew Barrymore starred in Firestarter and Irreconcilable Differences, receiving her first Golden Globe nomination for the latter.
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.
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: Release of Autobiography Little Girl Lost
In 1991, Drew Barrymore released her autobiography Little Girl Lost, recounting early memories of her abusive father.
1991: Engagement to Leland Hayward's Grandson
In 1991, Drew Barrymore was engaged to Leland Hayward's grandson, Leland III. The engagement was called off a few months later.
1992: Starring Role in Poison Ivy
In 1992, Drew Barrymore starred in Poison Ivy, further establishing her career.
1992: Engagement to Jamie Walters
In 1992, Drew Barrymore was engaged to Jamie Walters.
1993: End of Engagement to Jamie Walters
In 1993, Drew Barrymore's engagement to Jamie Walters ended.
March 20, 1994: Marriage to Jeremy Thomas
On March 20, 1994, Drew Barrymore married 31-year-old Welsh-born Los Angeles bar owner Jeremy Thomas at his bar after dating for only six weeks.
1994: Dating Eric Erlandson
In late 1994, Drew Barrymore began dating Hole guitarist Eric Erlandson.
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.
1995: Divorce from Jeremy Thomas finalized
Drew Barrymore's divorce from Jeremy Thomas, whom she called "the devil", was finalized in 1995.
1995: Starring Role in Boys on the Side and Batman Forever
In 1995, Drew Barrymore starred in Boys on the Side and Batman Forever, continuing to build her acting portfolio.
1996: Role in Wes Craven's Scream
In 1996, Drew Barrymore played Casey Becker in Wes Craven's slasher film Scream, which garnered critical acclaim and commercial success.
1996: Starring Role in Scream
In 1996, Drew Barrymore starred in Scream, a commercially and critically successful slasher film.
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.
1998: Starring Roles in Ever After and The Wedding Singer
In 1998, Drew Barrymore starred in Ever After and The Wedding Singer, cementing her status as a leading actress.
1998: Starring Roles in The Wedding Singer, Home Fries, and Ever After
In 1998, Drew Barrymore starred in The Wedding Singer, Home Fries, and Ever After, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
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 Never Been Kissed, adding to her repertoire of romantic comedy roles.
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 and Tom Green were engaged.
2000: Starring Role in Charlie's Angels
In 2000, Drew Barrymore starred in Charlie's Angels, a commercially successful action-comedy film.
December 2001: Divorce Filing by Tom Green
In December 2001, Tom Green filed for divorce from Drew Barrymore.
2001: Acted in Donnie Darko
In 2001, Drew Barrymore acted in Donnie Darko, contributing to the cult classic film.
October 15, 2002: Divorce from Tom Green Finalized
On October 15, 2002, Drew Barrymore's divorce from Tom Green was finalized.
2002: Acted in Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
In 2002, Drew Barrymore acted in Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, expanding her range of film roles.
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: Full Throttle
In 2003, Drew Barrymore reprised her role in Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, the sequel to the successful action-comedy.
2003: Barrymore Discusses Sexuality
In 2003, Drew Barrymore stated in an interview with Contactmusic.com that she considered herself bisexual.
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 50 First Dates alongside Adam Sandler, another successful romantic comedy.
2005: Starred in Fever Pitch
In 2005, Drew Barrymore starred in the American remake of Fever Pitch, playing the love interest to Jimmy Fallon's character.
2006: Top Actresses' Salaries
According to The Hollywood Reporter's annual Star Salary Top 10, in 2006 Drew Barrymore was tied for eighth place on the top ten list of actresses' salaries, commanding 10 to 12 million dollars per film.
2006: Starred in Curious George
In 2006, Drew Barrymore starred in the animated film Curious George, based on the book series.
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 SNL 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, a romantic comedy, alongside Hugh Grant.
May 2007: Ambassador Against Hunger
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.
2007: Acted in Music and Lyrics
In 2007, Drew Barrymore acted in Music and Lyrics, continuing her presence in romantic comedies.
2007: CoverGirl Model and People's 100 Most Beautiful
In 2007, Drew Barrymore became a model and spokeswoman for CoverGirl Cosmetics. She was also named No. 1 on People's annual 100 Most Beautiful People list in 2007 and became the new face for 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 SNL for the sixth time, becoming the first woman to host six times.
2009: Acted in He's Just Not That Into You and Directed Whip It
In 2009, Drew Barrymore acted in He's Just Not That Into You and also made her directorial debut with Whip It.
2009: Directorial Debut with Whip It
In 2009, Drew Barrymore made her directorial debut with the film Whip It, which received generally favorable reviews.
2009: Portrayal of Edith Bouvier Beale in Grey Gardens
In 2009, Drew Barrymore portrayed Edith Bouvier Beale in the HBO film Grey Gardens, earning a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy nomination.
2010: Acted in Going the Distance
In 2010, Drew Barrymore acted in Going the Distance, maintaining her presence in the film industry.
August 2, 2011: Directed Music Video for Best Coast's "Our Deal"
On August 2, 2011, Drew Barrymore directed the music video for the song "Our Deal" for the band Best Coast.
2011: Dating Will Kopelman
In early 2011, Drew Barrymore began dating art consultant Will Kopelman.
January 2012: Engagement to Will Kopelman
In January 2012, Drew Barrymore and Will Kopelman announced their engagement.
June 2, 2012: Marriage to Will Kopelman
On June 2, 2012, Drew Barrymore married Will Kopelman 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 Daughter
Drew Barrymore and Will Kopelman had their second daughter in 2014.
2014: Release of Photobook Find It in Everything
In 2014, Drew Barrymore released her photobook Find It in Everything, which also became a New York Times bestseller.
2014: Starring Role in Blended
In 2014, Drew Barrymore starred in Blended with Adam Sandler, marking their third collaboration in a romantic comedy.
February 2015: CoverGirl Face
In February 2015, Drew Barrymore became one of the faces of CoverGirl, along with Queen Latifah and Taylor Swift. She also helped create the ads.
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.
2015: Starring Role in Miss You Already
In 2015, Drew Barrymore starred in Miss You Already, which explored the themes of friendship and illness.
2015: Wildflower Autobiography
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.
April 2, 2016: Separation from Will Kopelman
On April 2, 2016, Drew Barrymore and Will Kopelman released a statement about their separation.
July 15, 2016: Divorce Filing from Will Kopelman
On July 15, 2016, Drew Barrymore officially filed for divorce from Will Kopelman.
August 3, 2016: Divorce from Will Kopelman Finalized
On August 3, 2016, Drew Barrymore's divorce from Will Kopelman was finalized.
2017: Starring Role in Santa Clarita Diet
In 2017, Drew Barrymore began starring in the Netflix comedy horror series Santa Clarita Diet, which ran until 2019.
2017: Dear Drew Fashion Line Launch
In the fall of 2017, Drew Barrymore launched a women's fashion line in conjunction with Amazon.com called Dear Drew, which featured a pop-up shop in New York City that opened in November.
2019: End of Santa Clarita Diet
In 2019, Drew Barrymore concluded her starring role in the Netflix comedy horror series Santa Clarita Diet.
April 2020: The Stand In Premiere Cancelled Due to COVID-19
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: Barrymore Says She will Never Marry Again
In 2020, Drew Barrymore told People that 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.
September 2023: Controversy Over Returning to 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: Controversy and Postponement of The Drew Barrymore Show due to WGA Strike
In September 2023, Drew Barrymore faced controversy for planning to continue her talk show during the WGA strike, leading to backlash and the eventual postponement of the show's premiere.
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: Named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People (again)
In 2023, Drew Barrymore was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine, acknowledging her diverse contributions and influence.
2023: Moves to Manhattan
Since 2023, Drew Barrymore has resided in Manhattan.
January 2024: Chief Gifting Officer for Etsy
In January 2024, Drew Barrymore became the Chief Gifting Officer for Etsy.
2024: SNL Record Still Unbroken
As of 2024, Drew Barrymore remains the youngest person to host Saturday Night Live, having hosted on November 20, 1982, at seven years of age.
