Drew Barrymore Put Herself Into Rehab Before She Turned 12

Drew Barrymore’s childhood was marked by early fame and struggles with substance abuse; she began acting at just seven years old and was thrust into the Hollywood spotlight. By age 12, she was already battling drug and alcohol addiction, a situation exacerbated by her unstable family life and her parents' lack of guidance. Her challenges led to stints in rehab during her early teens, making her one of the youngest stars to face such public struggles.