1. To start, Drew Barrymore became a child star in the '80s with notable roles in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial , Babes in Toyland, and Altered States . Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Images
2. She was welcomed into the world on February 22, 1975 in Los Angeles, California. Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Images
3. She comes from a long line of actors including her parents , John Drew Barrymore Jr. and Ildiko Jaid Barrymore. Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Images
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5. She made television history at age 7 when she became the youngest Saturday Night Live host in 1982. NBC / NBCUniversal via Getty Images
6. Not to mention, Drew became the first woman to host SNL a total of six times when she appeared once again in 2009. NBC / NBCUniversal via Getty Images
7. She released a memoir titled Little Girl Lost when she was 15 and later went on to pen other books later in life. Ron Galella / Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images
8. In 1995, Drew co-founded a production company called Flower Films , best known for titles like Never Been Kissed , Donnie Darko, and more. Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Images
9. While she's iconic for her killer portrayal as Casey in Scream , Drew was originally going to play the lead role of Sidney Prescott. © Dimension Films / Courtesy Everett Collection
10. She has starred alongside Adam Sandler three times in films including The Wedding Singer , 50 First Dates, and Blended . New Line Cinema / Courtesy Everett Collection
11. Her first time directing a major motion picture was 2009's Whip It . Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images
12. The actor also teamed up with Best Coast to direct the band's 2011 music video for "Our Deal." David Livingston / Getty Images
13. In 2012, Drew made her way into the makeup industry with the launch of the cruelty-free line, Flower Beauty . Wesley Hitt / Getty Images for Walmart
14. A few years later, she worked with Carmel Road Winery on an exclusive collection of wines . Mark Sagliocco / Getty Images
15. She's active on social with more than 15 million followers on Instagram alone. 16. When it comes to allergies , the actor has to stay away from garlic, coffee, bee stings, and perfume. Bryan Bedder / Getty Images for iHeartRadio
17. Drew's the proud mother of two daughters named Frankie and Olive. Taylor Hill / FilmMagic / Via Getty Images
18. She got her own television talk show in September 2020. Michael Loccisano / Getty Images for The Drew Barrymore Show
19. And finally, Drew has continued to make a positive impact throughout her career by supporting good causes like the World Food Programme , Baby2Baby , and more. Slaven Vlasic / Getty Images for Baby2Baby
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