Full Name: Drew Blythe Barrymore
Date of Birth: February 22, 1975
Place of Birth: Culver City, California, USA
Height:
5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
Education
Drew Barrymore's education was unconventional. Due to her early start in the film industry and
the challenges she faced in her youth, she did not follow a traditional
educational path. She attended regular schooling until her teen years, but much
of her education came through tutors and on-set schooling.
Family
Parents:
Father: John Drew Barrymore, an actor
Mother: Jaid Barrymore, an aspiring actress and writer
Siblings:
Drew has three half-siblings: John Blyth
Barrymore, Blyth Dolores Barrymore, and Brahma (Jessica) Blyth Barrymore.
Children:
Two daughters: Olive Barrymore Kopelman (born 2012) and
Frankie Barrymore Kopelman (born 2014) with her ex-husband Will Kopelman.
Career
Drew Barrymore's career began when she was just 11 months old, appearing in a dog food
commercial. Her breakout role came at age 7 when she starred as Gertie in
Steven Spielberg's "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" (1982).
Despite her early success, she faced many personal challenges during her teenage years, including
substance abuse and rehab stints. She made a comeback in the 1990s and
successfully transitioned from child star to leading actress in films like:
"Poison Ivy" (1992)
"Boys on the Side" (1995)
"Scream" (1996)
"The Wedding Singer" (1998)
"Never Been Kissed" (1999)
In addition to acting, Barrymore founded the production company Flower Films, which produced
hits such as:
"Never Been Kissed" (1999)
"Charlie's Angels" (2000)
"50 First Dates" (2004)
She also made her directorial debut with "Whip It" (2009) and starred in the Netflix
series "Santa Clarita Diet" (2017-2019).
Net Worth
As of 2024, Drew Barrymore's net worth is estimated to be around $125 million. This wealth has
been accumulated through her successful acting career, her production company
Flower Films, various endorsements, and other business ventures, including her
own cosmetics line, Flower Beauty.
