May
at the Hollywood Reporter Salutes Radie Harris event in 1985
May
May
with Stephen King on the set of Firestarter (1984)
May
with Mr. T at the People’s Choice Awards in 1983
Apr
Drew Barrymore Alphabet / E/ E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
In 1981, little Drew auditioned for the movie Poltergeist. The producer, Steven Spielberg, didn’t feel she was right for the role, but invited her to audition for the little sister role of Gertie in his upcoming passion project. Of course she nailed it (in Steven’s words, “there was no second choice for this part”). Drew considers the filming one of the best experiences of her life to this day, and it taught her how she wanted the atmosphere every film set to be. She also formed a lifelong father/daughter type relationship with Steven. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial became one of the most successful films of all time and officially made Drew a star.
Apr
Drew Barrymore Alphabet / C / Child star
In 1982, E.T. became the biggest grossing movie of all time and catapulted 7 year old Drew Barrymore to fame literally overnight. Over the course of her childhood, she attended countless events, appeared in dozens of magazines, and was a frequent talk show guest. She remains one of the few child stars to have transitioned to a successful actress as an adult.
Apr
at a Mother-Daughter fashion show in 1984
Mar
with Ryan O’Neal & Shelley Long in a promo photo for Irreconcilable Differences (1984)
Mar
with George C. Scott on the set of Firestarter (1984)
Mar
on the set of Babes in Toyland (1986)
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Mar
photo shoot from 1982
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