Michael and Drew Barrymore have the same family name but are not connected by blood.
Comedian and TV presenter, Michael Barrymore, was born on 4 May 1952, in Bermondsey, London, England, to his mother, Margaret Barry, and father, George Barry.
In contrast, American Actress and TV host, Drew Barrymore, was born on February 22, 1975, in Culver City, California, to her parents, John Drew Barrymore and Jaid Barrymore.
Michael Barrymore’s Parents, Marriage & Coming Out Story
Michael Barrymore’s father, George, left his family when he was 11, and they never saw each other again.
Michael resided with his two older siblings in the Dickens estate for the first eighteen years of his life. His mother, Margaret, raised them as Roman Catholic.
English comedian and television presenter, Michael, appeared on game shows and light entertainment programs on British TV in the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s.
At 55, on 1st April 2005, Cheryl Cocklin, Michael’s wife, died of lung cancer, who used to be his manager and genius behind his fame and fortune.
Absolutely delighted to be 12 years sober this year, and extremely healthy too… I couldn’t have done it without the support and kindness of others ❤️ #michaelbarrymore pic.twitter.com/K5QTebeJLJ
— Michael Barrymore (@MrBarrymore) August 4, 2023
In 1995, at the White Swan pub in London’s East End, while giving an impromptu stage performance to the largely local crowd, he revealed that he was g*y.
In the same year, Michael attended the National Television Awards. At an after-show party on a live late-night radio show, he once again publicly declared he was g*y and “no longer wanted to live a lie.”
Drew Barrymore Show Host Belongs To Acting Family
Drew Barrymore, 49, is an American actress, producer, and director who transitioned from child star to leading lady. She is primarily known for her work in romantic comedies.
She comes from a long line of famous actors, notably her grandfather, John Barrymore, and his siblings, Lionel and Ethel.
Drew’s mother, Jaid Barrymore, and father, John Drew Barrymore separated from each other in 1984.
In her “Little Girl Lost” memoir from 1991, she elaborates on her early memories of her father. At 6, when her father, John, abandoned the family, she never re-connected with him.
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Her father, John Drew, had English, Irish, and German ancestry, while her mother, Jaid, is of Hungarian descent.
Drew has two daughters: Olive Kopelman born on 26 September 2012, and Frankie Kopelman born on 22 April 2014, in Los Angeles, California, with actor, Will Kopelman.
Drew’s ex-husband, Will, is known for ”Intern (2000)” and ”Friendly Fire (2006).” They tied the knot on June 2, 2012, and then split on August 3, 2016.
Previously, Drew was married to actor, Tom Green (July 7, 2001 – October 15, 2002) and Los Angeles barkeep, Jeremy Thomas (March 20, 1994 – February 18, 1995).
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Drew Barrymore is an awardee of the Golden Globe Award (2009) and the Golden Globe Award (2010): Best Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television.
- Drew’s net worth is supposed to be nearly $125 million as of 2024.
- Michael Barrymore’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million as of 2024.
- Michael is known for hosting shows such as “Strike It Lucky,” “My Kind of Music,” and his self-titled variety show.
