Drew Barrymore turns 50, 10 things that you perhaps don’t know about the former child prodigy of Hollywood

Fabulous 50 years to Drew Barrymore. The former monella of And today celebrates an important milestone among his two daughterstheeponymous talk show Success and a blazing actress career, which began when she was just 11 months old. Born under the sign of the fish the February 22, 1975 to Culver Cityin California, the star comes from the famous Barrymore dynasty. The actor’s daughter John Drew Barrymore and of Jaid barrymoreof Hungarian origin, among its ancestors appear myths of Hollywood and Broadway, including the great -grandfather Maurice Barrymore, the grandparents John Barrymore and Dolores Costello, and the Prozii Lionel, Ethel and Diana Barrymore. His name pays tribute to the Georgian great -grandmother Drew. To baptism it has like godmother Sophia Loren and as a godfather Steven Spielbergwhich will offer you the opportunity of an extraordinary debut next to the iconic extraterrestrial, quickly making it one of the most famous girl actresses in cinema. His burrassful childhood and their lively sentimental life are well known.

The diva has three divorces behind them. The first marriage, which took place in 1994 with the bartender Jeremy Thomasended after only two months. In 2001 he married the comedian Tom Greenbut also this union-lamp lasting just five months. Finally, in 2012, he was married to Will Kopelmanwith whom he had Olives and Frankie. However, after four years of marriage, the couple has definitively separated. From adolescence stolen from the playboy cover to bisexuality. Here, 10 things that perhaps you don’t know Hollywood’s enfant terrible.

Grandfather John Barrymore

Muto cinema icon, Drew’s paternal grandfather played the protagonist and his evil alter ego in the 1920 classic, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

The debut with the diaper

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His first engagement took place when he was still very small, even in diaper age. At 11 months, in a dog food spot.

Enfant terrible

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In the wake of the sudden fame, the actress experienced a notoriously difficult childhood. From the parents, who divorce in 1984, finds no support: starting with the father, alcoholic and violent. At 8 the crazy nights begin at Studio 54, where he drinks and gets drunk together with his mother and members of the so -called “Brat Pack”. Celebrate the tenth birthday dancing until two in the morning, in the famous New York nightclub. At 11 she smokes Marijuana, at 12 try the first cocaine shot. At 13, he enters a rehab and tries suicide. When he comes out, he asks and obtains emancipation from his parents in court. At 14 he went to live alone.

The provocations and the reaction of “uncle” Spielberg

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In the 90s, her sparkling personality made her protagonist of some decidedly daring stunts. At 19, naked pose for Playboy. Steven Spielberg, shocked by his ease, gives her a patchwork blanket accompanied by a ticket with the word “covered”, as well as copies of the magazine digitally retouched to make her appear dressed. In the same year, during the Late Show by David Letterman, Drew surprises the conductor by climbing on his desk and lifting his shirt to show him the breasts.

Bisexual

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In 2003, Drew made no bisexual to contact magazine saying: «I like women, I have always considered myself bisexual».

A passion for wine

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Wine lover, founded his label Barrymore Wineswith the aim of producing high quality wines accessible to everyone. He collaborates with renowned winemakers to create a wide selection of varieties, combining dedication and craftsmanship.

Author of bestseller

The actress and presenter published four books, including her autobiography Little Girl Lost (1990) and a photographic book Find it in Everything (2014), both bestseller of the New York Times. Today, he dedicates himself to writing children’s books.

A rock godmother

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Drew is a big fan of rock music. It is no coincidence that it is the godmother of the only daughter of Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love, Frances Bean.

The favorite restaurant

Drew is an assiduous Rao ‘visitor to. Iconic New York restaurant with a 70s design. His favorite dish? Shrimp in the French room.

The destination of the heart

Kauai, the oldest of the Hawaii islands, is one of the plans preferred by the actress. He told how the island has preserved an authentic atmosphere and a hippie spirit, remaining an uncontaminated corner of beauty and tranquility.

Source: Vanity Fair

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