Drew Barrymore has lived nearly her entire life in the public eye — from the bright lights of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial to her current role as one of television’s most beloved talk-show hosts. Over the years, she’s grown from child star to Hollywood icon, and now, once again, Barrymore is making headlines — not for a new movie or show, but for opening up about her sexuality with honesty, pride, and the trademark warmth that has always defined her.
For decades, fans have followed Barrymore’s love life with curiosity and affection. Her relationships — passionate, public, and sometimes painful — have reflected the evolution of a woman learning about love while living under constant scrutiny. She’s been married three times, engaged twice more, and has shared her romantic ups and downs with disarming candor. Through it all, Barrymore has remained unapologetically herself — transparent, emotional, and authentic.
A Journey Through Love and Lessons
During the 1990s, Barrymore’s personal life became tabloid gold. Her engagements to Jamie Walters and Leland Hayward III fizzled before marriage, and in 1994, she wed Welsh bar owner Jeremy Thomas — a marriage that lasted just two months. At the time, she was still a young woman navigating fame, freedom, and the meaning of commitment.
Years later, in 2001, she married comedian Tom Green after meeting on the set of Charlie’s Angels. Their union was short-lived but sincere. Despite their separation, the two reunited on The Drew Barrymore Show years later in a moment filled with laughter and nostalgia — a reflection of her ability to embrace her past without bitterness.
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