Trivia

When she found out that a 23-year-old girl wanted to be on MTV's I Want a Famous Face (2004) and have cosmetic surgery to look like her, she contacted the girl and successfully convinced her to not have the surgery.

Originally offered the lead role in Scream (1996) but chose to play Casey Becker because she thought this would be more fun.

Steven Spielberg gave her a quilt for her birthday with a note "Cover yourself up". Enclosed was a copy of the January 1995 issue of Playboy Magazine for which she posed nude, with the pictures altered by Spielberg's art department so that she appeared fully clothed.

During an April 12th 1995 appearance on Late Show with David Letterman (1993), 20 year old Barrymore shocked the normally unflappable host by climbing onto his desk, dancing, and flashing him (but with her back to the camera) for his 48th birthday.

Never finished high school.

At 15 years old, Drew Barrymore legally emancipated herself from her parents. In 2009 she told 60 Minutes that she had first learned such a thing was possible at age 9, when she starred in the movie Irreconcilable Differences (in which her character "divorces" her negligent parents).

Her godfather Steven Spielberg is also the godfather of Gwyneth Paltrow.

She is allergic to garlic, bee stings, perfume and coffee.

She was, and remains, the youngest person ever to host Saturday Night Live (1975) at seven years old. She was the guest host on the 1982 episode where viewers voted for Andy Kaufman never to be allowed to return to the show.

In 1990, at the time completing her autobiographic book titled "Little Girl Lost" she was age 14.

Godmother of the late Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love's daughter, Frances Bean.

On October 10, 2009, she became the most frequent reoccurring female host of Saturday Night Live (1975), to date, hosting for her sixth time.

Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 3, 2004, joining her famous relatives Ethel Barrymore, John Barrymore and Lionel Barrymore as recipients of that honour.

Her godmothers are Sophia Loren and Anna Strasberg.

She was formerly a vegan: "I don't eat a ton of meat, and I don't wear a ton of leather, but I just don't put strict limitations on myself anymore.".

Resided with David Crosby and his wife for over a year.

She has appeared in one film that has been selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982).

One of her hobbies is photography.

Best friends with Cameron Diaz since Charlie's Angels (2000). Both Cameron and Drew are huge fans of the heavy metal group Ratt.

Read Stephen King's firestarter at age 5.

Daughter of John Drew Barrymore and Jaid Barrymore. Half-sister of Jessica, Blyth Dolores and John Blyth Barrymore. Niece of actress Diana Barrymore. Granddaughter of actor John Barrymore and Dolores Costello, on her father's side. Great-granddaughter of silent film actor Maurice Costello and Mae Costello. Great-niece of famed actors, Ethel Barrymore and Lionel Barrymore.

Has 2 daughters: Olive Kopelman (b. September 26, 2012) & Frankie Kopelman (b. April 22, 2014) with ex-husband, Will Kopelman.

Her $3-million Beverly Hills mansion caught fire while she and fiance Tom Green were inside sleeping. The couple were able to safely exit, but the house was ruined. (February 2001)

Has her own company Flower Films which discovered the script of 50 First Dates (2004) and that this had been optioned by Adam Sandler's company. Having enjoyed working with him on The Wedding Singer (1998), she immediately wanted to be involved with him on this.

Auditioned for Heathers (1989), Great Balls of Fire! (1989), Cry-Baby (1990), Edward Scissorhands (1990), Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) and Cape Fear (1991). Four roles were lost to Winona Ryder.

As a child, she auditioned for the role of Carol Ann Freeling in Poltergeist (1982), which went to the late Heather O'Rourke.

During an appearance on The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996), she said that she never watches any of the movies she stars in.

Was in a relationship with Justin Long twice. Their first relationship lasted from August 2007 until July 2008, and then in June 2009 they reconciled following a trip to Disneyland. They began living together in August 2009 but later broke up in November 2009.

Is a huge fan of The Beach Boys and appeared in their music video, "Rock and Roll to the Rescue" as well as singing "Wouldn't It Be Nice" in the film 50 First Dates (2004). Other favorite musicians include: The Beatles, Daft Punk, Lauryn Hill, Coldplay, Ratt and Beck.

Was 2 months pregnant with her daughter Frankie when she completed filming Blended (2014).

Was named as an Ambassador Against Hunger for the United Nations World Food Program. (2007)

Has starred alongside Adam Sandler in three movies: The Wedding Singer (1998), 50 First Dates (2004) and Blended (2014).

In honour of Bill Clinton turning 50, John Kennedy Jr. had Drew pose as Marilyn Monroe on the cover of his magazine, "George", with the heading, "Happy Birthday, Mr. President", which Marilyn Monroe sang to his father at the now-infamous May 19, 1962 birthday salute to President John F. Kennedy. (September 1996)

Was offered the leading role of Nomi Malone in Showgirls (1995), which she turned down because she felt uncomfortable with the explicit nudity displayed in the script.

She was delivered by Dr. Paul Fleiss, father of Heidi Fleiss.

Became a huge fan of the Boston Red Sox during the filming of the movie Fever Pitch (2005).

Her first of two impulsive marriages was to Welsh-born Jeremy Thomas, who was a Los Angeles barkeep. They had known each other only six weeks before they married, which was decided within hours one night. The impromptu setting was at Thomas' bar, "The Room", on Cahuenga Boulevard, shortly after 5:00 a.m, on March 20, 1994. Supposedly both were sober. The minister was a clairvoyant from a psychic hotline who arrived within a half an hour after being paged.

Was in a long-term relationship with The Strokes drummer, Fabrizio Moretti (June 2002-December 2006).

Confirmed her engagement to art consultant Will Kopelman, whom she has been in a relationship with since February 2011, after he proposed to her with a colorless 4-carat diamond engagement ring on vacation in Sun Valley, Idaho (January 5, 2012).

Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World. (1997)

Auditioned for the role of Satine in Moulin Rouge! (2001). However, Nicole Kidman, who went on to receive a Best Actress Oscar nomination for her performance, was cast instead.

Returned to work 5 months after giving birth to her daughter Frankie to begin filming Miss You Already (2015).

Received her first kiss from Breckin Meyer, when they were both in grade school (she was 10 and he was 11).

Her father had English, Irish, and German ancestry, and her mother is of Hungarian descent.

Both her Grandfather John Barrymore and Great Grandfather Maurice Costello have played the role of Sherlock Holmes, with Maurice being the first recorded actor to do so.

(June 2, 2012) Married for the third time her boyfriend of 16 months Will Kopelman following a 5-month-long engagement. Among the guests were Steven Spielberg, Reese Witherspoon, Naomi Pomeroy and Busy Philipps. Best friend Cameron Diaz served as maid of honor. The reception was catered by Vinny Dotolo and Jon Shook. Wedding planner was Yifat Oren.

Was in consideration for the role of Brandon Teena in Boys Don't Cry (1999). However, Hilary Swank, who went on to win the Best Actress Oscar for her performance, was cast instead.

Ranked #5 in VH1's list of the "100 Greatest Kid Stars".

Began a relationship with Tom Green in February 2000, before getting engaged to him in July 2000. They married on July 7, 2001, but separated in December 2001 after just five months of marriage. Their divorce was finalized in October 2002.

Was named "Stonette of the Year" by High Times magazine in 2010 (for her performance in Going the Distance (2010)).