Drew Barrymore's wild fashion journey from '90s denim to chic suits
Drew Barrymore is one of those names and faces we all just know.
It all started in 1982 when a seven-year-old Barrymore had her breakout role in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
In just over a decade she went from a child star to a leading Hollywood lady, landing roles in The Wedding Singer, Ever After and Never Been Kissed.
While her screen career is often talked about, it's sometimes forgotten that the star has been a bold fashionista on the red carpet and in her everyday life over the years.
From classic '90s denim and slip dresses to dramatic ballgowns and corporate chic suits, Barrymore has never shied away from a fashion trend.
Scroll on to see the star's daring fashion evolution spanning over four decades.
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1983
Let's start 40 years ago.
When she was just eight years old, Barrymore attended her first-ever Academy Awards in 1983.
Barrymore had started to make a name for herself after starring in the wildly popular sci-fi film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial as Gertie.
The child actress attended her first Oscars a year after the movie's release with her mother Jaid Barrymore.
For the special occasion, Barrymore wore a layered pink dress with a stark white fur coat, matching her mum's.
The actress wore a pearl necklace gifted to her by E.T. director Steven Spielberg, as she revealed in a throwback interview with Entertainment Tonight.
This was just the beginning of her commitment to red carpet glamour.
1988
In the '80s, it was all about her perm.
Now in her early teen years, Drew Barrymore was embracing the trends of the decade with her hair crimped and wearing high-waisted jeans.
In this photo a 13-year-old Barrymore rocked a casual style on the red carpet for the 1988 Big premiere in Century City, California.
By this time, Barrymore had made a name for herself in E.T. and was still racking up some acting credits with performances in Firestarter and Cat's Eye.
But it was the '90s that would take her from a rising actress to a full-fledged movie – and fashion – star.
1990
Leather jackets were all the rage in the '70s and '80s – just ask Drew Barrymore.
The actress kept the trend alive at the turn of the decade for a 1990 appearance.
The teen wore the jacket over a belted pair of black shorts and a ticked white tee, looking the picture of '90s perfection for the Longtime Companion premiere.
Barrymore paired the casual look with buckled boots and sheer black tights.
The actress walked the red carpet with her then-boyfriend, actor Balthazar Getty.
1990
Before Bella Hadid or Kendall Jenner, Drew Barrymore was leading the timeless crop top and jeans look back in the early '90s.
The actress, now around 15 years old, wore this casual red polka top and light blue jeans, paired with a bold lip colour for The Freshman premiere in 1990.
In an old interview the star said she preferred to save and buy high-end denim, explaining, "Jeans, I feel like you can wear forever."
"Jeans and an old, threadbare T-shirt. That's my favorite combination. I throw a blazer over that and I can go anywhere!" she told Lucky as per Glamour Magazine.
1992
If you've started to notice a denim theme, you'd be right on the mark.
Whether its jeans or shorts, Barrymore really loved a good denim moment on the red carpet in the '90s.
The 17-year-old actress wore these light blue denim shorts for the Reservoir Dogs premiere at the Galaxy Theatre in Hollywood in October 1992.
One thing that shocked about her look: the new bold and much shorter haircut.
1995
This photo just screams '90s, from the silky slip dress right down to the short curls styled in Barrymore's hair.
The actress wore this gorgeous look at the after party for the Indiscretions premiere in New York City in 1995.
Barrymore finished off her look with a dark lip and beaded necklaces.
1995
The MTV Video Music Awards is the most wonderfully wild red carpet of the year.
Nearly 30 years ago, Barrymore attended the 12th annual awards show wearing this gloriously dramatic black cape gown.
The actress embraced the gothic look for the night as she was draped in sheer black fabric with dark makeup.
Barrymore finished off her '90s MTV look with some flower adorning her blonde bob.
The star presented the coveted Video Vanguard Award that year to R.E.M.
1997
The '90s also saw Barrymore wear some gorgeous strappy dresses for her red carpet appearances.
This particular patterned one is from the premiere of her horror film Scream at London's Chelsea Cinema in April 1997.
In late 1996, Barrymore would be part of one of the greatest movie misdirects in history thanks to her role in marketing the first Scream film.
When Scream movie came out in the mid-90s, Barrymore was promoted to in a leading role, even appearing front and centre on all the film posters.
As it would turn out, Barrymore's character was killed off in the opening sequence of the film.
1998
Another gorgeous slip dress!
Barrymore wore this beautiful floral gown for The Wedding Singer premiere on February 12, 1998 in New York City.
The actress famously starred opposite Adam Sandler in the rom-com, which went on to further her star status in the '90s.
Barrymore – now around 23 – had grown out her above-the-chin haircut in favour of a stylish flicked blonde bob with micro bangs.
By 1998, Barrymore was in her leading lady era of film – and it shows in her red carpet style. Just swipe on to see.
