Happy Birthday Drew Barrymore: Reasons We Love Her!

Updated: Monday, February 23, 2015, 9:31 [IST]

It is the birthday of our lovely Hollywood star, Drew Barrymore. The actress with the dimple smile and cute looks turns 40 today.

Drew Barrymore has been an inspiration to many celebrities worldwide and also to her fans. After having a troubled youth and attempting suicide, the former child artist decided to comeback strong and lead a better life. Drew has already struggled with alcohol and drug abuse, and also visited rehab twice.

The multi-talented American star started her film journey at the tender age of 7 in Steven Spielberg's classic sci-fi film, E.T. (The Extra Terrestrial). Since then, the actress has matured and aftr having a troubled love and personal life, she came back with the same old smile.

On turning 40, Drew recently told in an interview, "I'm so relieved to be 40. I've already started saying I'm 40 and my husband's like, 'Honey, you're still 39. Why are you saying you're 40?'... I'm just so excited! It feels good. It feels right."

She successfully made the transition from child star to adult actress with a number of films including Poison Ivy, Bad Girls, Boys on the Side and Everyone Says I Love You. Subsequently, she established herself in romantic comedies such as The Wedding Singer and later, 50 First Dates.

As she is an inspiration, we decided to take a look at the reasons why we love Drew Barrymore.

The Child Star Who Made It Big

We have seen very few child artists who made it this big in Hollywood. Drugs, alcohol abuse and many other reasons have spoiled many child stars. However, Drew fought it all and came up as one of the best actresses of our time.

The Queen of Romance and Comedy

Who can forget her hits like 50 First Dates and the last release, Blended which is with none other than her best on-screen pair, Adam Sandler.

She Is Charlie's Angel

Who can forget that Drew is also the super hot Charlie's Angel!

Yes, Super Hot Angel

Drew went bold and fierce as Charlie's agent.

David Letterman's Birthday Present

She made jaws drop down when she went on the desk of David Letterman on his chat show and pulled her top showing her breasts to him and her back on the camera as his birthday gift!