Drew Barrymore called Steven Spielberg a "big father figure" in her life after he said in a recent interview that working with the actor on "E.T." inspired him to be a parent.

Even at six years old, Drew Barrymore had a lot to say. Director Steven Spielberg opened up about working with Barrymore on the 1982 classic “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” during a conversation ...

Drew Barrymore (left) and Steven Spielberg on Jan. 25, 2025. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer , ...

In the early 1980s, Steven Spielberg and Drew Barrymore worked together on the children's film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. At the time, Drew was just six years old, starring as Gertie Taylor in ...

Drew Barrymore inspired Steven Spielberg on the set of E.T. in the ’80s.. On Saturday, Jan. 25, the two opened up about working together on 1982’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial during a panel ...

Steven Spielberg claimed he felt inspired to become a father after directing a young Drew Barrymore his 1982 hit film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.. On Sunday, the 78-year-old moviemaker — who has ...

Steven Spielberg has recently admitted Drew Barrymore was the one star who inspired him to be a father for the first time.Speaking at the TCM Classic Film Festival at 92nd Street Y in New York ...

Even at six years old, Drew Barrymore had a lot to say. Director Steven Spielberg opened up about working with Barrymore on the 1982 classic “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” during a conversation ...

Drew Barrymore was the breakout star of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial — and she left a particularly significant impression on the film’s director. Steven Spielberg, who produced and directed a ...

Even at six years old, Drew Barrymore had a lot to say.Director Steven Spielberg opened up about working with Barrymore on the 1982 classic "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" during a conversation on ...

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Even at six years old, Drew Barrymore had a lot to say. Director Steven Spielberg opened up about working with Barrymore on the 1982 classic “E.T. the Extra ...