Drew Barrymore celebrates turning 49 after overcoming ‘broken’ personal life that left her shocked she’s alive
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Drew Barrymore opened up about overcoming challenging times in her life ahead of her 49th birthday.
Ashley Hume is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to ashley.hume@fox.com and on Twitter: @ashleyhume
"Last day of 48. What do I want to bring with me into 49? What do I want to leave behind? That is the question! I think I have my answers!" Barrymore wrote in the caption of her post. A post shared by Drew Barrymore (@drewbarrymore)
Since skyrocketing to fame at the age of 7 after starring as Gertie in Steven Spielberg's classic science fiction film "E.T. The Extraterrestrial," Barrymore has faced a number of struggles including substance abuse problems, rehab stints, a stay in a psychiatric facility and three divorces.
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