Drew Barrymore: A Club Kid at 12?

Drew Barrymore recently shared a surprising anecdote on "The Drew Barrymore Show," recalling her first encounter with actor John Malkovich in a Los Angeles club during the late 1980s. Barrymore, who was approximately 12 years old at the time, approached Malkovich and complimented his work.

Malkovich recounted his astonishment at seeing a child of her age in such an environment, noting it was around 1987. Barrymore confirmed she was a "club kid," frequenting establishments like Studio 54 and Limelight at a very young age after finding fame with "E.T."

Director Steven Spielberg, who worked with Barrymore on "E.T.," previously expressed his concern over her challenging childhood. He described feeling helpless as he wasn't her father and could only offer advice to the young star.

Barrymore has been open about her subsequent struggles with addiction, entering rehab at 13. She previously stated that she "truly lost everything" in her teenage years, acknowledging that her behavior led to professionals being hesitant to work with her, a difficult but valuable lesson.