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Steven Spielberg said Drew Barrymore made him want to be a parent. She calls the 'E.T.' director a 'father figure.'
Drew Barrymore said on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" that she was Steven Spielberg's "training wheels" before the director became a parent.
Steven Spielberg remembers 6-year-old Drew Barrymore was an improv pro on set of ‘E.T.’
Director Steven Spielberg opened up about working with Barrymore on the 1982 classic “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” during a conversation on Saturday at the TCM Classic Film Festival’s 92NY event. The pair reminisced about their time together on the set, with Spielberg saying he was most impressed by his young star’s ability to improv.
Steven Spielberg Says 6-Year-Old Drew Barrymore Was ‘Irrepressible’ on “E.T.” Set — and Made Up ‘a Lot’ of Her Own Dialogue
Barrymore said that it was only in her adulthood that she felt 'honored' by how many of her ideas made it in the movie
How Drew Barrymore Impacted Steven Spielberg's Major Life Decision
The critically acclaimed movie director recently mentioned the meaningful way Drew Barrymore changed his life.
Steven Spielberg Reveals He ‘Never Even Thought’ About Being a Dad Until Directing This Famous Movie
During a panel at the TCM Classic Film Festival, Spielberg sat alongside Barrymore and chatted about the famed 1982 film. They both agreed the movie was life-changing. For Barrymore, it jumpstarted her career. For Spielberg, it made him reflect on his personal life.
Steven Spielberg Reveals Drew Barrymore Inspired Him To Become A Father
Steven Spielberg wanted to become a father after working with Drew Barrymore on the set of 'E.T' when she was a child star.
Steven Spielberg ‘Flirted' With Making an ‘E.T.' Sequel and Then Fought Against the Studio Wanting One: ‘That Was a Real Hard-Fought Victory'
Steven Spielberg recently reunited with his “E.T.” actor Drew Barrymore at the TCM Classic Film Festival: New York Pop-Up x ...
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“Harrison Ford is just a better actor”: The Biggest Indiana Jones What If.., Steven Spielberg Cast Tom Selleck as Indy
Harrison Ford made whips, fedoras, and archaeology look cool—sorry, Tom Selleck, but Indy was always destined to be Ford’s ...
Steven Spielberg Recalls “Hard-Fought Victory” to Stop ‘E.T.’ Sequel: “I Didn’t Have Any Rights”
The director spoke about the 1982 blockbuster alongside star Drew Barrymore as part of a TCM Classic Film Festival: New York ...
Steven Spielberg put the kibosh on ‘E.T.’ sequel back when he 'didn't have any rights'
Director Steven Spielberg is speaking out about why he didn't make a sequel to his 1982 classic, "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
Steven Spielberg Says He Purposely Blocked a Sequel to One of His Most Iconic Films
Steven Spielberg has only directed four sequels in his storied Hollywood career. And, according to his own account, he made ...
Steven Spielberg Says Scrapped ‘E.T.’ Sequel Idea Was Set on Alien’s Home Planet
Had there been an “E.T” sequel, Steven Spielberg would have had the titular alien not just phone home, but go home. In the ...
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Ke Huy Quan On Blowing Up, Kicking Ass, And Turning Leading Man
Ke Huy Quan sít down for an Empire Focus interview, going in-depth on his career, Oscar success, and leading role in Love Hurts. Read the full interview.