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    Drew Barrymore is an actress, writer, and director who has came a long way from where she started (Contemporary Authors Online 1). She is a role model to kids that start out with a hard life because of some of the things she went through. She has received many different awards and is still impacting people with her life. Although Drew Barrymore was a drug and alcohol addict she overcame the obstacles and is still a well-known actress today. Drew Barrymore was born on February 22, 1975. Her parents

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    semester my research topic was Drew Barrymore. I wanted to explore the assets of Drew Barrymore’s life and whether or not she is an example of resilience. I came across this topic over the summer because my mom had read Little Girl Lost a while ago and was encouraging me to read the book as well. I couldn’t find the book over the summer, so I did some other research and found that Drew’s life really interested me. And with this research over the summer, I realized that Drew being a relatively recent person

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    are the future and it is important that we teach them to love there self and that everyone is equal. Just like any one in my group I made a difference in the discussion because I gave my own unique opinion. I gave my own option on how I thought Drew Barrymore is a role model with a big heart and how I liked chick-flick phenomenon right now is about female empowerment and solidarity. I believe I added to the ongoing discussion because

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    In her early years, Drew Barrymore struggled with Normopathy. Normopathy is described as “The pursuit of conformity and societal acceptance at the expense of individuality” (Your Dictionary, n.d.). Belonging to an industry of people who did anything they could to make people accept them really had an effect on Barrymore’s personality at the time. If all the celebrities were going out and partying and doing drugs, she wanted to be part of that so she could be perceived as someone who fit in with everyone

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    famous actress names Drew Berryman she was borned in Los Angeles, she started her acting career at the age seven with her role in E.T.: The Extraterrestrial. Bio set off the claim of what Barrymore title was to people which was, “Actress Drew Barrymore gained early fame a a child star. She later struggled with substance abuse and notoriety, before reemerging as a talented actress and producer”(Biography.com Editors, 2016). Drews mom was very interested in partying and clubbing when Drew was 13 she was

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    carefree on the outside, Henry is hesitant to take on the role as king due to the expectations and pressure that have been put on him throughout his life by his father and the rest of the kingdom. In the film Ever After, Danielle who is played by Drew Barrymore is a young girl who lost both of her parents and is stuck living with her evil stepmother and stepsisters and is forced to become their maid. She is doing her chores when she meets the young prince Henry played by Dougray Scott. Despite his seemingly

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    the couch. Most incredible of all, however, is his terrifying screen presence as he trudges slowly through a deserted corridor or along a dark street, head tilted slightly forward, face fixed in a confused, bewildered expression. Drew Barrymore is also superb as the liberal high school teacher rejected and scorned in a Conservative education system, while Patrick Swayze is excellent in his extended cameo, a smartly observed satire of a self-help guru with a few skeletons

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    Educating Rita: A Realistic Film From the Director’s Perspective Educating Rita is a realistic look at a woman’s journey to change and find herself. The director keeps the film simple while watching her overcome a lack of confidence and other obstacles. The film is considered a comedy but is still a relatable story because the director represented Rita’s character as she really would be(dictionary.com). Rita, real name Susan, is a young married hairdresser that wants to get an education. Frank is

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    Drew Barrymore, who took drugs when she was 10 years old and has checked into rehab numerous times, admitted she has some regrets about her past, according to TV3.ie. But even though she bewailed her previous conduct, she still appreciates every moment of her life because it lead her to what she is today. When she was asked what she would change about her past, she said, ''Probably everything but if you're happy with your life today, you have to be appreciative of every single moment that led you

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    Jade Gifford Nelson Comp I 2 October 2015 Covergirl In 1961, Covergirl cosmetics launched nationally with their Clean Liquid Makeup, but in the late 90’s, Covergirl Cosmetics launched the campaign which sloganed the words “Easy, Breezy, and Beautiful.” This campaign takes the star of today and shows that if the product is good enough for a superstar to wear, than she can too. Aside from the “Beautiful” section of the campaign, the “Easy, and Breezy” sections of the campaign are just as important

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