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Steven Spielberg felt ‘helpless’ watching Drew Barrymore be ‘robbed’ of her childhood

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Barrymore was 7 when she caught Steven Spielberg's eye and landed the role in the 1982 blockbuster E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. The young actor thrived on set, where she felt like she was part of a family, but her actual family life was rife with abuse and instability.

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Steven Spielberg felt ‘helpless’ watching Drew Barrymore be ‘robbed’ of her childhood

Steven Spielberg has been a father figure to Drew Barrymore since the filming of "E.T." The Oscar-winning filmmaker recalled feeling "helpless" over her troubled life at home while they were filming the 1982 movie.

11 months ago·New York, United States

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Los Angeles Times

Drew Barrymore left Steven Spielberg 'helpless' when she asked if he would be her dad

Steven Spielberg "felt helpless" when 7-year-old Drew Barrymore asked if he could be her dad while filming "E.T." "But I wasn't her dad."

11 months ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Steven Spielberg Says He Felt 'Helpless' About Drew Barrymore's Home Life While Making ‘E.T.’

Barrymore starred in the director’s beloved fantasy film when she was 7 years old.

11 months ago·United States

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MEAWW Entertainment

Drew Barrymore's godfather Steven Spielberg was 'helpless' witness to her childhood abuse

'I wasn’t her dad': Drew Barrymore's godfather Steven Spielberg was 'helpless' witness to her childhood abuse LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Drew Barrymore was just seven years old when Steven Spielberg originally hired her for 'ET: The Extra-Terrestrial'. Although the charming girl who played Gertie Taylor was gentle and reserved in real life, she was suffering horrendous abuse. Barrymore, now 48 years old referred to her father, John Drew Barrymor…

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Drew Barrymore Wanted Something Very Sad From Steven Spielberg

Drew Barrymore asked Steven Spielberg to be her father. The post Drew Barrymore Asked Steven Spielberg To Be Her Father appeared first on GIANT FREAKIN ROBOT.

11 months ago·Portland, United States

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Drew Barrymore Asked Steven Spielberg to Be Her Dad While Filming E.T.

Actress Drew Barrymore asked Steven Spielberg to be her dad while they were filming E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Barrymore has been candid about her life growing up in the spotlight. When she was seven years old, she was cast in Spielberg’s science fiction classic, E.T. the Extraterrestrial. While on this set, Spielberg did everything he could to put her in a comfortable environment. When young Barrymore saw people operating the alien, Spielberg …

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Steven Spielberg felt ‘helpless’ watching Drew Barrymore be ‘robbed’ of her childhood

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Steven Spielberg felt ‘helpless’ watching Drew Barrymore be ‘robbed’ of her childhood

Steven Spielberg felt ‘helpless’ watching Drew Barrymore be ‘robbed’ of her childhood

Drew Barrymore left Steven Spielberg 'helpless' when she asked if he would be her dad

Drew Barrymore left Steven Spielberg 'helpless' when she asked if he would be her dad

Steven Spielberg Says He Felt 'Helpless' About Drew Barrymore's Home Life While Making ‘E.T.’

Steven Spielberg Says He Felt 'Helpless' About Drew Barrymore's Home Life While Making ‘E.T.’

Drew Barrymore's godfather Steven Spielberg was 'helpless' witness to her childhood abuse

Drew Barrymore's godfather Steven Spielberg was 'helpless' witness to her childhood abuse

Drew Barrymore Wanted Something Very Sad From Steven Spielberg

Drew Barrymore Wanted Something Very Sad From Steven Spielberg

Drew Barrymore Asked Steven Spielberg to Be Her Dad While Filming E.T.

Drew Barrymore Asked Steven Spielberg to Be Her Dad While Filming E.T.

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