Drew Barrymore began acting in 1998.
Drew Blythe Barrymore ( born February 22 , 1975 ) is an American actress , author , director , model and producer . Barrymore began acting on television , and soon transitioned to film with roles in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial ( 1982 ) and Irreconcilable Differences ( 1984 ) . She appeared in a string of successful films , including Poison Ivy ( 1992 ) , Boys on the Side ( 1995 ) , Scream ( 1996 ) and Ever After ( 1998 ) .