In the spotlight from a tender age of 11 months, Drew Barrymore quickly rose to fame as a child star.
While her film debut in Altered States marked the beginning, it was her role in E.T.
the Extra-Terrestrial that truly propelled her into stardom.
However, beneath the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, Barrymore’s life was far from picture-perfect.
It was on a somber day, July 4th, back in 1989, that Barrymore, at just 14 years old, made a harrowing attempt on her own life.
Her youth was marred by a tumultuous mix of alcohol, drugs, and reckless partying, leading her down a troubled path that saw her checking into rehab multiple times.
The media was quick to capture and dissect every aspect of Barrymore’s rebell
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