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Drew Barrymore Biography

Birth Name:Drew Blyth Barrymore

Birth Place:Culver City, California, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack, Director, Writer, Art department

Fast Facts

Received the "Former Child Star "Lifetime Achievement" Award from the Young Artist Foundation in 1999 for her work as an actress in her childhood
Donated her own time and money to the cause of ending world hunger after being named Ambassador Against Hunger for the United Nations World Food Programme in 2007
Was selected as People magazine's "Most Beautiful" in 2007
Is the godchild of director Steven Spielberg and actress Sophia Loren
Started acting at 11 months old after being cast in a dog food commercial
Quote: "[On beauty] "I just think happiness is what makes you pretty․ Happy people are beautiful․ They become like a mirror and they reflect that happiness․""
Well known for taking on comedic roles
Founded the cosmetics brand Flower Beauty

Awards

1983BAFTA Film Award-Most Outstanding Newcomer to Leading Film Roles: nominated
1983Young Artist Award-Best Young Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: winner
1985Saturn Award-Best Performance by a Younger Actor: nominated
1985Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
1985Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical, Comedy, Adventure or Drama: nominated
1986Young Artist Award-Best Starring Performance by a Young Actress - Motion Picture: nominated
1987Young Artist Award-Exceptional Young Actresses in Animation - Series, Specials or Feature Film: nominated
1988Young Artist Award-Best Young Female Superstar in Television: nominated
1993Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
1993Best Actress-: winner
1997Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
1997Chainsaw Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
1998MTV Movie Award-Best On-Screen Duo: nominated
1998MTV Movie Award-Best Kiss: winner
1998OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Cable Series: nominated
1999Saturn Award-Best Actress: winner
1999American Comedy Award-Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture (Leading Role): nominated
1999Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Actress - Comedy: nominated
1999Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Actress - Drama/Romance: winner
1999Chlotrudis Award-Best Actress: nominated
1999Blimp Award-Favorite Movie Actress: winner
1999OFTA Film Award-Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror Actress: nominated
1999Teen Choice Award-Film - Choice Actress: nominated
2000American Comedy Award-Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture (Leading Role): nominated
2000Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Actress - Comedy/Romance: winner
2000Blimp Award-Favorite Movie Actress: nominated
2000MTV Movie Award-Best Kiss: nominated
2000MTV Movie Award-Best Female Performance: nominated
2000Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming More Than One Hour): nominated
2001Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Action Team (Internet Only): winner
2001Video Premiere Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2001Blimp Award-Favorite Movie Actress: winner
2001MTV Movie Award-Best Fight: nominated
2001MTV Movie Award-Best On-Screen Team: winner
2001Teen Choice Award-Film - Choice Actress: nominated
2001Teen Choice Award-Film - Choice Fight Scene: nominated
2001Teen Choice Award-Film - Choice Wipeout: nominated
2002Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actress: nominated
2002Teen Choice Award-Film - Choice Actress, Drama/Action Adventure: nominated
2003Stinker Award-Worst Actress: nominated
2004MTV Movie Award-Best Female Performance: nominated
2004MTV Movie Award-Best Dance Sequence: nominated
2004MTV Movie Award-Best On-Screen Team: winner
2004Razzie Award-Worst Actress: nominated
2004Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Chemistry: nominated
2004Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Liplock: nominated
2004Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress - Comedy: nominated
2005Audience Award-Best International Actress: nominated
2005Blimp Award-Favorite Movie Actress: nominated
2005People's Choice Award-Favorite On-Screen Chemistry: winner
2005Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Love Scene: nominated
2005Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Chemistry: nominated
2005Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Liplock: nominated
2005Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Comedy: nominated
2006Blimp Award-Favorite Movie Actress: nominated
2007Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Liplock: nominated
2008Blimp Award-Favorite Female Movie Star: nominated
2009EDA Female Focus Award-Perseverance Award: nominated
2009Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Actress: winner
2009INOCA TV-Best Performance in a Miniseries or TV Movie: winner
2009OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: winner
2009Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie: nominated
2009Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
2009Bronze Horse-: nominated
2009WIN Award-Outstanding Actress Feature Film: nominated
2010Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries: winner
2010Dorian Award-TV Drama Performance of the Year: winner
2010Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Actress of the Decade: nominated
2010Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
2010Gracie-Outstanding Female Lead in a Drama Special: winner
2010Prism Award-Performance in a TV Movie or Miniseries: nominated
2014Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Comedy: nominated
2015Razzie Award-Worst Actress: nominated
2017Gracie-Outstanding Female Actor in a Featured/Guest Role: winner
2018National Film and Television Award-Best Actress in a TV Series: nominated
2018People's Choice Award-Favorite Comedy TV Star: nominated
2021Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host: nominated
2022Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host: nominated
2022Webby Award-Special Achievement: winner
2023Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host: nominated
2023MTV Movie + TV Award-Best Host: winner
2025Daytime Emmy-Daytime Talk Series Host: winner