Drew Barrymore aggravated organizers at the Toronto International Film Festival after failing to show up at a press event for her directorial debut Whip It.
The star skipped the scheduled press junket for the upcoming roller derby movie, which stars Oscar-nominated actress Ellen Page and hip-hop star Eve, at the Canadian festival over the weekend. Barrymore blamed a sore throat for the absence, but sources tell The New York Post the actress was feeling ill after partying too hard at the star-studded festival earlier in the week.
“They had a press junket for Whip It at the Park Hyatt, and Drew completely bailed. The reason she cancelled is supposedly because she lost her voice.”
Drew Barrymore has sparked speculation that her on-again/off-again romance with Justin “The Mac Guy” Long is on downtime after the actress was seen enjoying an “intimate dinner” with Entourage star Adrian Grenier.
Drew and Adrian met for a meal at the Cliff’s Edge Restaurant in Los Angeles over the weekend, sparking speculation that the former child star has once again split from her He’s Just Not That Into You co-star.
“Drew and Adrian looked really comfortable with each other – Justin certainly seemed like the last thing on her mind,” says a spywitness.
How cute was Drew Barrymore as Gertie in E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial?
Now that Drew’s all grown up, the Grey Gardens actress and her former director Steven Spielberg are reportedly in discussions to bring the classic box office blockbuster back to Earth in a new big budget Hollywood sequel, 27 years after it first warmed our hearts. Read the rest of this entry »
Drew Barrymore is “freaking out” about growing old as she prepares to debut her HBO Original Movie Grey Gardens, co-starring Jessica Lange, later this month.
The beloved star, who celebrated her 34th birthday in February, says playing Little Edie Bouvier Beale, Jackie O’s reclusive first cousin, who goes from socialite to living with her mother in a deteriorating house, made her take inventory of her own life. Read the rest of this entry »
Drew Barrymore gave up her cell phone for three weeks because she was so dedicated to her upcoming HBO movie, Grey Gardens, based on the lives of the eccentric aunt and first cousin of former First Lady Jackie Kennedy Onassis.
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Is Drew back on with The Apple Guy?
Drew Barrymore has reportedly rekindled her romance with ex-boyfriend Justin Long after the pair were spotted kissing and smooching at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles last Thursday night.
“They couldn’t get enough of each other,” says a spy. “I don’t think they even noticed that there were other people in the room! In between kisses it was all smiles and laughs.”
W Magazine covergirl Drew Barrymore really is being considered to direct the third Twilight film, Eclipse.
The 34-year-old Charlie’s Angels star confirmed the news in a recent interview, saying, “I’m one of the directors that is being talked about, which is great, because I’m a director now. But you know, they’ll make their choice.”
Read More Of Drew’s Revealing Interview In The April Issue Of W
According to a report from Entertainment Weekly, actress Drew Barrymore is one of a “select group” of possible directors who could step behind the camera for Eclipse, the third film in the Twilight Saga, scheduled for release in 2010.
The former child star just wrapped up her directorial debut, Whip It!.
Drew Barrymore is begging bestie Jennifer Aniston to dump commitment-phobic rock star John Mayer, telling the unlucky in love 40-year-old: “You can do better!” The National Enquirer claims.
In case you didn’t know, Drew’s status as a two-time divorcee qualifies her as a relationship guru.
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