American actress Drew Barrymore was born on February 22, 1975, in Culver City, California, USA. She gained attention early in her life as part of the famous Barrymore acting lineage. Her rise to fame occurred with her performance as Gertie in Steven Spielberg's acclaimed film "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" in 1982 at the age of seven.

Following her initial success, Barrymore experienced a challenging adolescence marked by personal difficulties. Nevertheless, she made a notable return to prominence in the late 1990s through a series of successful films such as "The Wedding Singer," "Never Been Kissed," and "Charlie's Angels."

Apart from acting, Drew Barrymore has also pursued roles in producing and directing. Additionally, she is recognized as a television host with her own program, "The Drew Barrymore Show," which began airing in 2020.