Spielberg & Barrymore's E.T. Family Bond

0:00Hey, it's Cory with the story with entertainment and celebrity news. Today, your daily pop culture update, Steven Spielberg recently opened up about how directing ET the extraterrestrial changed his view on fatherhood. He said the film made him realize he could be a dad someday, and in a way, directors act like parents to their young actors. This reflection came up while talking about his long bond with Drew Barrymore, who starred as the little sister Gertie at just seven years old, back in, 1982. Drew's role in the movie lost her career in a big way. She became the youngest guest host ever on Saturday Night Live that same year. Spielberg took on a godfather role and even helped co-parent her through tough times in her teen years and early 20s. Fans love hearing these personal stories. Like when Spielberg saw Drew on a playboy cover around her 20th birthday and sent her a quilt with a simple message to cover up. It showed how much he cared during her struggles, and she later called him the first person who truly loved out for her.

1:01Over the years, their connection has stayed strong. Just last week, they were texting, and for ET, Sasha's 40th anniversary in 2022, Drew reunited her co-stars from the film on her talk show, sharing how real the experience felt to her. As a kid, these tales highlight how Hollywood hits like ET create family ties that last decades, blending movie magic with real-life support.