Charming, free-spirited and - above all - talented, Drew Barrymore has come a long way since her big-screen breakout in Steven Spielberg's beloved sci-fi blockbuster,
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Despite a troubled and much-publicized adolescence during which she appeared in only a handful of films, Barrymore's star was officially on the rise during the mid-1990s with notable appearances in
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[on her morning routine]: Every morning I stay in bed for ten minutes to ponder my place in the universe. Then I wash my face and check my karma.
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Trivia:
Was in consideration for the role of Brandon Teena in
Boys Don't Cry. However, Hilary Swank, who went on to win the Best Actress Oscar for her performance, was cast instead.
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