Drew Barrymore, a name synonymous with Hollywood charm and versatility, has captivated audiences for over three decades. From her early roles as a child star to her current ventures in homeware and talk shows, Barrymore has consistently demonstrated her range and willingness to experiment. This extends to her hair, which has undergone numerous transformations, reflecting her dynamic personality and ever-evolving style. Let's explore Drew Barrymore's complete hair evolution, from her early days in E.T. to her current styles.
At just 7 years old, Drew Barrymore made her acting debut in the iconic film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. At the London premiere of the hit film, her natural curls, complemented by her flower accessories, shined, marking the beginning of her journey in the spotlight.
In true 80s fashion, the pre-teen Barrymore sported loose curls and wispy bangs for her new headshot. This look perfectly captured the youthful exuberance of the era.
As Drew transitioned into her teen years, she showcased a short lob that grazed her shoulders, paired with a looser curl pattern and darker roots.
At age 14, she was already a Hollywood veteran-and already enlivening her natural brunette with highlights.
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Drew underwent a complete transformation in the '90s, sporting lighter locks and a deep side part. She paired her new 'do with a bold lip and fluffy brows for the Longtime Companion premiere.
The Poison Ivy star began experimenting with her hair, opting for a shorter length than ever before for the 50th Golden Globe Awards. Her wet bob featured textured layers, face-framing tendrils, and a blonder base that exuded rockstar vibes. The brown lipstick and arched eyebrows are so perfectly '90s.
Barrymore swapped her natural curls for a tighter pattern, reminiscent of classic French style, which beautifully accentuated her face shape.
Continuing to rock shorter haircuts in the early '90s, Barrymore explored new hair colors. At a red carpet event, she added contrasting blonde money pieces that were pinned back to highlight her voluminous red bob.
The 21-year-old transitioned from blonde to black the following year. With her bold red lipstick and razor-thin brows, she showcased every signature '90s look all at once.
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By the late '90s, Drew was ready to reinvent herself. During Premiere Magazine’s annual “Women in Hollywood” luncheon, the actress donned piecey layers and a wavy fringe that added shape and body to her hairstyle. To promote "The Wedding Singer," the actress added blunt, above-the-brow bangs.
Drew brought back floral accessories for the 70th Annual Academy Awards, proving that you're never too old to add some playfulness to your hairstyles.
As the Never Been Kissed star rose to rom-com stardom, she returned to her roots. At the Los Angeles premiere of the 1999 film, Barrymore rocked loose blonde curls and long tendrils that perfectly framed her face.
A new year marked a new chapter for the actress. At the 6th annual Blockbuster Entertainment Awards, she sported a golden bronde color and soft cascading waves. Did you know that in Y2K, Barrymore starred in a CBS television drama called "2000 Malibu Road?" Oh, and she rocked a wavy chestnut pixie while doing so. The more you know.
Just as we got used to her shoulder-length 'do, Barrymore returned to shorter styles the following year. This sleek bob paired with her signature floral accessory was a delightful contrast to her previous awards season look.
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By this time, the Charlie’s Angels star began taking her layers up a notch. Drew walked the red carpet at the 14th Kids Choice Awards with a flipped-out layered bob and a side-swept bang. While she won the award for Best Actress, she arguably also won for best hairstyle of the night.
The action star was ready to begin her brunette era-with a touch of blonde to brighten things up during the Confessions of a Dangerous Mind premiere in New York.
No matter how many hair colors Drew tries, she never strays too far from blonde. This time around, she grew out her hair to give off major beach vibes. What better way to top off long honey waves while promoting "Charlie's Angels" than an askew black beret. (And it's very Faye Dunaway.) For an appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," a tawny brunette was paired with curvy, below-the-chin layers. When you star in a movie as a sexy undercover detective (ahem, the next installment of "Charlie's Angels"), why not promote it with cool-girl blond waves?
Given her taste for experimentation, Barrymore smiles through an inevitable (and temporary) mishap.
If there's one hair accessory Barrymore comes back to time and time again, it's a single flower blossom. For the premiere of "50 First Dates," she chose white petals to accessories her low updo.
Expressing her wild side in Spain, Barrymore rocked a voluminous, lioness-inspired mane at the Madrid premiere of "50 First Dates."
Drew can rock blonde and brunette hair. Exhibit A: This glamorous updo she wore to the 77th Annual Academy Awards, which she paired with a rosy pink lipstick and a smoky eye that truly elevated the look. Barrymore looked refined in an austere auburn updo for the 2005 Oscars.
The Fever Pitch star loves a good curl, and this look she wore for a VIP screening of the 2005 film is proof. The barrel curls offer movement and a playful bounce that match the vibe of a rom-com like this one. Don't recognize that gorgeous redhead? It's Barrymore at the premiere of "Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs" exhibit in Los Angeles.
This gingerbread is great for women who can't manage true red, especially those with darker skin, says Cunningham.
Besides experimenting with hair colors, Drew enjoys rocking a fringe every now and then. At the Curious George premiere, she added some volume to her brown locks and a side-swept bang that brought the look together. The actress opted for a simple, sleek pony for a Sony event in Beverly Hills.
While Drew usually wears her hair down, she opted for a sleek low ponytail and minimal makeup for a Sony Gala dinner in 2006, which brought all the attention to her stunning black gown.
Before there was #TBT, there was Barrymore in a retro beehive at the 2007 Calvin Klein fashion show in New York City.
Does anyone do color better than Barrymore? We spy 50 shades of blond in this single look from the "Borat" premiere in Hollywood.
Whenever Drew is on the red carpet, you can expect her to serve a solid look-like this royal-inspired braided updo. Add some nude lips, shimmery eyeshadow, and heart-shaped diamond earrings, and she’s the belle of the ball. Twisted, piled-high and highlighted in the softest shade of toffee you ever did see. That's the look Barrymore went with for the 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
We love a curly-haired Drew, but there’s something about this sleek look that we’re head over heels for. She showed off these smooth golden tresses at the Rodeo Drive Walk Awards. Every once in a while, everyone craves stick-straight hair. Barrymore did just that at a "Music and Lyrics" premiere. And then again in a caramel shade to celebrate her CoverGirl contract.
To get away with so much red-hair, lipstick, dress-you need flawless skin: Red brings out ruddiness.
The movie star channeled her inner Marilyn Monroe and sported a voluminous bob to the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
Ponytails can be sleek, short, side-swept or … curvy and pumped full of volume, like Barrymore's at the premiere of "He's Just Not That Into You" in Los Angeles.
Who's that gorgeous plantinum nymph with the old Hollywood waves? That's Barrymore at the after-party for "Grey Gardens," clearly making Little Edie proud.
Never one to rest on her beauty laurels, Barrymore hit the Los Angeles premiere of "Grey Gardens" with a whipped-up, windswept mass of gorgeousness.
In 2009, Drew made her directorial debut and starred in Whip It. She rocked a blonde lob with bold black tips for an edgy finish that paid homage to her badass character in the flick. One would have a hard time coming up with a more fitting - or unique - accent to her black lace gown at the "Whip It"premiere in Toronto than those inky dip-dyed tips.
For the LA premiere of Whip It, the director kept her short cut relaxed, tousled, and brushed back. The cool thing about dyeing only the tips of your hair is that once you're done with the look, you just chop them off - and show up to the "Whip It" premiere in Los Angeles with breezy, brushed-back strands.
"Before Grey Gardens, she started playing around with roots. I put them in to make her feel less done."
"It took hours to get these black ends. We used a measuring stick and a pomade barrier to keep the dye from migrating."
Drew won the award for "Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series" at the 67th Annual Golden Globes for her performance in Grey Gardens, but in our eyes, she was also a true winner on the red carpet with this low bun style that complemented her sequin gown.
The winning streak wasn’t over as she took home “Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor” at Screen Actors Guild Awards-along with a voluminous beehive that needs an award itself.
By 2011, Drew was looking to spice things up with a new hair color. We love how she balanced out her new deep red shade with nude makeup for the Natural Resources Defense Council’s Ocean Initiative Benefit.
"She wanted a change," says Cunningham. "She showed me a picture of a model, and I matched this rich red."
This is right around the time when we started to see the Big Miracle star's favorite style emerge: ombré. At the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, she sported dark brown roots and blonde tips that blended seamlessly into her curled locks.
"We made her roots dark, and for months, we just kept them that way, applying the same color as they grew out.
As time went on, Drew returned to her natural hair color and added a bit of shine to her loose curls for the LACMA 2013 Art + Film Gala.
At the 71st Annual Golden Globe, the movie star proved a side part looks ultra glamorous on the red carpet.
At the European premiere for her rom-com Miss You Already, Drew showed off a voluminous braid that paired nicely with her minimal makeup and statement drop earrings.
Her signature ombré looks even better with voluminous waves that cascade just below her shoulders.
In 2017, Barrymore became our favorite TV zombie. On the red carpet, her hair spoke volumes. At the Santa Clarita Diet photocall, the star showed off her new hair color and sleek locks.
As we noted, Drew rarely keeps her hair down. However, the half-up, half-down style she wore to the Los Angeles premiere of her Netflix series gave us the best of both worlds.
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