Born Drew Blyth Barrymore ( February 22, 1975), an American film actress, producer, and director. She is a member of the Barrymore family of American actors and granddaughter of John Barrymore. Barrymore made her film debut in Altered States in 1980. Afterwards, she starred in her breakout role in E. T. The Extra-Terrestrial. She quickly gained fame as one of Hollywood's most recognized child actors. 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. In 1995, she and business partner Nancy Juvonen formed the production company Flower Films, with its first production the 1999 Barrymore film Never Been Kissed. Flower Films has gone on to produce the Barrymore vehicle films Charlie's Angels, 50 First Dates, and Music and Lyrics, as well as the cult film Donnie Darko. Barrymore's more recent films include He's Just Not That into You, Beverly Hills Chihuahua, Everybody's Fine and Going the Distance. A recipient of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Barrymore appeared on the cover of the 2007 People magazine's 100 Most Beautiful issue.