Drew Blyth Barrymore (born February 22, 1975) is an American film actress, producer, and directer. She is a member of the Barrymore family of American actors and granddaughter of John Barrymore. She first appeared in an advertisement when she was eleven months old. Barrymore made her film debut in Altered states in 1980.
Afterwards, she starred in her breakout role. She quickly became one of Hollywood's most recognized child actors, going on to establish herself in mainly comic roles.
Following a turbulent childhood which was marked by drug and alcohol abuse and two stints in rehab,Barrymore wrote the 1990 autobiography, Little Girl Lost. She successfully made the transition from child star to adult actress with a number of films including poison Ivy, Bad girls, Boys on the side, and Everyone says i love you. Subsequently, she established herself in romantic comedies such as The wedding singerand Lucky you.
In 1995, she and business partner formed the production company Flowers film with its first production the 1999 Barrymore film Never Been kissed. Flower Films has gone on to produce the Barrymore vehicle films. Barrymore's more recent projects include Hes just not that in to you, Everybody's fine and Going the distance. A recipient of a star on the Hollywood walk the fame, Barrymore appeared on the cover of the 2007 people magazine's 100 Most Beautiful issue.
Barrymore was named Ambassador Against Hunger for the united states World food program (WFP). Since then, she has donated over $1 million to the program. In 2007, she became both cover girls's newest model and spokeswoman for the cosmetic and the face for Gucci's newest jewelry line. In 2010, she was awarded the screen actor guild award and the Golden gate award for best actress for her portrayal of Little edie in Grey Gardens.