Drew Barrymore, Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg remembers 6-year-old Drew Barrymore was an improv pro on set of ‘E.T.’
Director Steven Spielberg opened up about working with Barrymore on the 1982 classic “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” during a conversation on Saturday at the TCM Classic Film Festival’s 92NY event. The pair reminisced about their time together on the set, with Spielberg saying he was most impressed by his young star’s ability to improv.
Steven Spielberg Says 6-Year-Old Drew Barrymore Was ‘Irrepressible’ on “E.T.” Set — and Made Up ‘a Lot’ of Her Own Dialogue
Barrymore said that it was only in her adulthood that she felt 'honored' by how many of her ideas made it in the movie
How Drew Barrymore Impacted Steven Spielberg's Major Life Decision
The 78-year-old Hollywood legend was accompanied by Drew Barrymore during a panel at the TCM Classic Film Festival on Saturday, January 25, where the two spoke about their individ
Steven Spielberg Says Directing Drew Barrymore in ‘E.T.’ Made Him Want ‘To Be a Father for the 1st Time’
Drew Barrymore was the breakout star of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial — and she left a particularly significant impression on the film’s director. Steven Spielberg, who produced and directed a then-seven-year-old Barrymore in the 1982 film,
Steven Spielberg Reveals He ‘Never Even Thought’ About Being a Dad Until Directing This Famous Movie
During a panel at the TCM Classic Film Festival, Spielberg sat alongside Barrymore and chatted about the famed 1982 film. They both agreed the movie was life-changing. For Barrymore, it jumpstarted her career. For Spielberg, it made him reflect on his personal life.
Steven Spielberg shares rare detail about Drew Barrymore filming ‘E.T.’
Steven Spielberg was in awe of a young Drew Barrymore’s energy as he recalled filming of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial back in 1982.The legendry director and The Drew Barrymore
Steven Spielberg Recalls “Hard-Fought Victory” to Stop ‘E.T.’ Sequel: “I Didn’t Have Any Rights”
The director spoke about the 1982 blockbuster alongside star Drew Barrymore as part of a TCM Classic Film Festival: New York ...
Steven Spielberg put the kibosh on ‘E.T.’ sequel back when he 'didn't have any rights'
Director Steven Spielberg is speaking out about why he didn't make a sequel to his 1982 classic, "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
Steven Spielberg Says He Purposely Blocked a Sequel to One of His Most Iconic Films
Steven Spielberg has only directed four sequels in his storied Hollywood career. And, according to his own account, he made ...
Steven Spielberg recalls the "hard-fought victory" in stopping an E.T. sequel from being made
Steven Spielberg has reflected on his efforts to stop an E.T. sequel from being made. E.T. was released back in 1982, ...
Jennifer Lopez Wears a Gown of Webs to the Sundance Film Festival, Plus Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Drew Barrymore and More
Jennifer Lopez wears a gown of webs to the Sundance Film Festival, plus Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Drew Barrymore and more.
Steven Spielberg Says Scrapped ‘E.T.’ Sequel Idea Was Set on Alien’s Home Planet
Had there been an “E.T” sequel, Steven Spielberg would have had the titular alien not just phone home, but go home. In the ...