You probably remember actressDrew Barrymorefrom her iconic role in “E.T.”
However, things didn’t go smoothly for Barrymore growing up.
However, Barrymore holds no ill will toward her mother.
Interestingly, her time at the institution is the reason why the actress sought emancipation at age 14.
There was fungus growing everywhere.
It was a disaster.
It was in a dangerous neighborhood, and I was so scared to sleep.
I had bars on the window and alley cats … 30 feet away.
I was so terrified."
Barrymore eventually figured out how to run a household and began getting jobs again at age 17.
Additionally, she started her own production company called Flower Films and wrote a book called “Wildflower.”
I knew I would never do that to a kid.
I wouldn’t not be there, or put them in too-adult circumstances.
I knew I’d be very traditional, or I would not do it.
As I say in the acknowledgements [of her book], ‘thank you for my life.
I am ever so pleased to be here!'"
I feel goodness toward my mom" (viaToday).
