Spielberg & Barrymore: E.T. Sparked Lifelong Bond

0:00It's March 21st, here's your entertainment news in two minutes. Steven Spielberg recently opened up about how directing the classic film ET changed his life forever, especially through his bond with young star Drew Barrymore. Working with the six-year-old Barrymore, on the 1982 movie, sparked his desire to become a father for the first time, turning a set, friendship into something like family. Over the decades, Spielberg became her godfather and stayed close, even stepping in during her tough teenage years with a gentle nudge toward better choices. Barrymore lost her career with that role, becoming the youngest guest host on Saturday Night Live at just seven years old, and they've kept the connection strong ever since. Their story shows how movies can create lasting real-life ties, with recent reunions proving the magic of ET still brings them together.