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This biography presents the story of Drew Barrymore. The actress comes from a dynasty of famous stars of the stage and screen: Her family tree includes Ethel, John, and Lionel Barrymore. The family heritage proved to be a double-edged sword. After acclaim for her first role at the age of six in E.T., Barrymore sank into a mire of drugs and alcohol by the age of nine. Interviews with family and friends, and the actress herself, describe her difficult battle back from those years to new success in Hollywood. Archival film footage and photographs, along with clips from her films, show the actress in some of her best roles.