6. Drew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore is one of the most adored women on the planet but her rise from child star to adult actress was not an easy one. Her first big role was playing Gertie in E.T which was directed by her godfather, Steven Spielberg. During her teenage years, she became very troubled; turning to alcohol and drugs almost ended her life. SEE ALSO: 15 Celebrity strippers you NEVER knew (With Pictures)
The Charlie’s Angels actress remembers her childhood as a painful one. She told the Daily Mail newspaper, “I grew up in a family that was multifaceted, sexually oriented, and pretty much open to everything. And because I was working, my friends were all adults. I had a tough time going to different schools because people knew me from films and I was the fat child who got beaten up every day.” After her first suicide attempt at the age of 15-years-old, she sought legal emancipation from her parents and her petition was granted.
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