Drew Barrymore has been a head-turner throughout her career. She has an enviable resume, ranging from being an actor to a producer and even a talk show host. Barrymore has an uncanny ability to spread cheer, be it with her roles or while interviewing guests on her show.
The Charlie’s Angels actress has always spoken candidly about the experiences that shaped her career. She recently opened up about one such incident while filming one of her classic romantic comedy films, stating that the studio was unhappy because she looked unattractive.
Drew Barrymore recalls her experience of working on Never Been Kissed
Drew Barrymore is a gifted actress, whose career in front of a camera began when she was only 11 months old. Since then, she has starred in several iconic films, and has had the good fortune to work with some of the best filmmakers in the industry.
She went on to establish her own production company, Flower Films, in 1995. Since then, she has produced and starred in several of its productions, including its very first film, Never Been Kissed. The plot revolves around Josie Geller, a meek editor for a newspaper, who has never been in a relationship. Josie has to work undercover at a high school, and shenanigans ensue.
The actress spoke about some of the hurdles she had to overcome during a recent episode of her show, The Drew Barrymore Show. Barrymore has made some interesting revelations over the years. This time, she recalled the risk she had to take by starting her own company while still being in the early stages of her career.
The Scream actress then went on to talk about the 1999 film, which was the first project under her company’s banner.
She revealed that she had to tone down her comedic act in the film since it was going too far.
“I was very stressed throughout the movie. I was so scared during the whole film because I knew if it didn’t work, we weren’t going to get another chance. We had so much fun making it but I had to clench stomach the whole time. And I would get these calls from the studio and they were like, ‘I’m sorry, but you’re just looking too unattractive. Stop it.’ And I was like, ‘Good.’ And they were like, ‘No, no, no, no, no. It’s too far.’ So I was forced to even tone it down a little bit because I had gone even farther than that,” she said.
Barrymore paid heed to the feedback, and the film remains one of her best. She has been a force to be reckoned with, and her choices reflect that.
Drew Barrymore reveals the one thing she is most proud of
Acting runs through Barrymore’s bloodstream since she hails from a long line of artists. Her father, aunt, and even her grandfather, were renowned actors.
Her family also has its fair share of ghosts, with alcohol being one of the biggest. In an interview with People, Barrymore revealed that her biggest success was being able to break the chain.
“I think, for me, stopping drinking is one of the most honoring things I can do to the Barrymore name because we have all been such hedonists. Don’t look to me as the pillar of health and wellness and having it all together. It’s just like, you know what? This didn’t work for our family, and I’m going to stop it. I’m going to be the one to break the link in that chain and maybe my kids and their kids will be better off for it,” she said.
The actress did not have the easiest time quitting her addiction, though. She resorted to alcohol when she was going through a divorce, but she has been sober for years now. However, her story is one of triumph, proving that, with the right help, it is possible to live without being dependant on drinks.
