Young Drew Barrymore’s Personal Life Deeply Affected Steven Spielberg During E.T. Shoot

In an interview recently, Steven Spielberg has revealed his emotional struggle and feeling of helplessness over the home life of Drew Barrymore while shooting the movie classic E.T.. The young Barrymore, who was only seven at the time, had a turbulent personal life under her abusive alcoholic father which was clearly reflected on set.

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​The young actress’s turbulent home life left the award-winning director feeling helpless for the child during filming of E.T.. Read More