History of Drew Barrymore in Timeline
Drew Barrymore is a prominent American actress, talk show host, and businesswoman, belonging to the renowned Barrymore family of actors. Her career has been marked by numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, and multiple Emmy and BAFTA nominations. Recognized for her widespread influence, she was featured in Time's 100 most influential people in the world in 2023, solidifying her status as a significant figure in entertainment and popular culture.
1967: Engagement in a Chevrolet Chevelle
Drew Barrymore got engaged to Jamie Walters in a 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle. This is mentioned because it was a key aspect of their relationship.
November 20, 1982: Youngest SNL Host
On November 20, 1982, Drew Barrymore became the youngest person to host Saturday Night Live at seven years old, a record that remains unbroken as of 2024.
1991: 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.
1992: Relationship with Jamie Walters Begins
In 1992, at the age of 17, Drew Barrymore began a relationship with 23-year-old Jamie Walters.
1993: Relationship with Jamie Walters Ends
In 1993, Drew Barrymore's relationship with Jamie Walters ended. They were engaged in a 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle and planned to marry in spring of 1993.
March 20, 1994: Impulsive Marriage to Jeremy Thomas
On March 20, 1994, Drew Barrymore, at 19, impulsively married 31-year-old Jeremy Thomas after six weeks of dating. The wedding took place at The Room, his bar, at around 5:30 am.
1994: Dating Eric Erlandson
In late 1994, Drew Barrymore began dating Hole guitarist Eric Erlandson.
1995: Divorce from Jeremy Thomas Finalized
In 1995, Drew Barrymore's divorce from Jeremy Thomas was finalized. She had alleged that Thomas married her for her wealth and a green card.
1999: Relationship with Tom Green Begins
In 1999, Drew Barrymore began dating MTV host and comedian Tom Green.
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.
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 Begins
In 2002, Drew Barrymore began dating The Strokes drummer Fabrizio Moretti.
2003: Declaration of Bisexuality
In a 2003 interview with Contactmusic.com, Drew Barrymore stated, "I have always considered myself bisexual. I love a woman's body."
2004: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
In 2004, Drew Barrymore received a motion pictures star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard.
2006: Top 10 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.
January 2007: Relationship with Fabrizio Moretti Ends
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.
May 2007: United Nations World Food Programme Ambassador
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 appeared on the cover of a magazine series called "They Shoot New York" holding a Pentax K1000 film camera.
2007: CoverGirl Model and People's Most Beautiful
In 2007, Drew Barrymore became a CoverGirl Cosmetics model and spokeswoman. She also was No. 1 on People's annual 100 Most Beautiful People list and was named the new face for the Gucci jewelry line.
July 2008: Breakup with Justin Long
In July 2008, Drew Barrymore broke up with Justin Long.
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.
February 2011: Relationship with Will Kopelman Begins
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; Barrymore wore a Chanel wedding gown.
2014: Birth of Second Child
In 2014, Drew Barrymore gave birth to her second child with Will Kopelman.
February 2015: Face of CoverGirl
In February 2015, Drew Barrymore became one of the faces of CoverGirl, alongside Queen Latifah and Taylor Swift. She also helped create the ads.
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.
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 from Will Kopelman
On July 15, 2016, Drew Barrymore 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: 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. A pop-up shop opened in New York City in November.
2020: Vow to Never Marry Again
In 2020, Drew Barrymore told People she would never get married again.
2021: Will Kopelman's Remarriage
In 2021, Will Kopelman married Vogue director Alexandra "Allie" Michler, and Drew Barrymore has spoken positively of her relationship with Michler.
September 2023: Barrymore's Talk Show Controversy During WGA Strike
In September 2023, Drew Barrymore faced criticism for continuing her syndicated TV talk show during the WGA strike. She initially defended her choice on social media, leading to the National Book Foundation removing her as host of the 74th National Book Awards. After facing backlash, Barrymore announced she would postpone production of her talk show until the strike ended.
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 on her talk show.
January 2024: Chief Gifting Officer for Etsy
In January 2024, Drew Barrymore became the Chief Gifting Officer for Etsy.
May 2024: Hollywood Squares Revival
In May 2024, it was announced that Hollywood Squares would be revived by CBS with Drew Barrymore as a co-executive producer and center square, and Nate Burleson as host.
2024: Unbroken SNL Record
As of 2024, Drew Barrymore's record as the youngest person to host Saturday Night Live, set on November 20, 1982, remains unbroken.
January 16, 2025: Hollywood Squares Revival Premiere
On January 16, 2025, the revival of Hollywood Squares premiered with Drew Barrymore as co-executive producer and center square, and Nate Burleson as host.
February 24, 2025: Hollywood Squares Revival Renewed
On February 24, 2025, the Hollywood Squares revival, co-executive produced by Drew Barrymore, was renewed for a second season.
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