

She took her first drink at 9, struggled with depression and went to a drug-and-alcohol rehab to get sober at 14. The actress’ early years in Hollywood weren’t always glamorous, however. Potter in Frank Capra’s 1946 classic It’s a Wonderful Life. Her great uncle Lionel Drew famously played Mr. The following year, she presented at the Academy Awards at age 4.īarrymore was born into an acting legacy thanks to her father, John Drew Barrymore, who was an actor. the Extra-Terrestrial, which was directed by her godfather, Steven Spielberg. The California native launched onto the entertainment scene with the 1982 sci-fi E.T. The former child star overcame a rough past and is now a Hollywood vet with more than 70 credits under her belt. In the spotlight! Drew Barrymorehas had her ups and downs - and they’ve all played out in the public eye.
