NEW YORK It's Drew Barrymore's birthday, which means it's everybody's birthday. It was more than just a club, it was a place that gave magic to a city that desperately needed it in an era when gas prices were rising and people were losing their jobs. Via: CBS How Did Drew Barrymore Get Started In Acting It's where her part of the Barrymore legacy begins. Harry was at 54, she was the Mudd Club, and she was at CBGBs. Like most Hollywood actors who spend years honing their craft before making it, Barrymore didn't get her big break until about five years later when she was cast in Steven Spielberg's E.T. When he wasn't at Studio 54 he was at CBGB and getting up to no good in the after hours. Drew Barrymore spent extra time at Studio 54 than at faculty Barrymore mentioned her mom handled her extra as a pal than her daughter. And then this script came along, and I was like, 'Yeah, I don't think it's a good time.'". She even admitted in Wildflower (via The Guardian) that her mom lost "credibility" as a parent for taking her to Studio 54 instead of school. According to theLos Angeles Times,a two-story fire ravaged their home, causing about $700,000 of damage. "Will has his side of the street so beautifully buttoned up with our gorgeous stepmother," she says of Kopelman's wife, Alexandra Michler, a Vogue fashion director, whom he married in August 2021. Or at least that's what everyone remembers, Bianca says that's not the case. Name: Drew Barrymore Birth Year: 1975 Birth date: February 22, 1975 Birth State: California Birth City: Los Angeles Birth Country: United States Gender: Female Best Known For: Actress Drew. Drew Barrymore was so young when she started acting that she probably doesn't even remember it. Shields says that she was able to go to the club and still be home in time to study and get a good night's sleep. Studio 54 was a safe haven for people who were searching for personal freedom. Robin Williams was only at the beginning of his lengthy career when he started going to Studio 54, but according to eye witnesses he was already being followed by a cloud. When agents got ahold of the clubs books they noticed that rather than keep two sets of books the co-owners simply had a column labeled skim in order to see track of all the money they were stealing. "Like, midlife crisis, institutionalized, blacklisted, no family. The rise and fall of Studio 54 happened as if an unseen force was holding down the fast forward button on the clubs success. As I settle into one of the comfy couches, she mists one of her plants, disappears and comes back with a candle from her Beautiful line that she gifts me. Drew and co-pilot Ross Mathews are at the news desk covering stories like some parents timing their children's birth for compatible zodiac signs and a family who has passed down one dress to eight different brides over the years. During the making of Staying Alive, the Broadway themed sequel to Saturday Night Fever, John Travolta and Sylvester Stallone frequented Studio 54. So why are there so many photos of this moment? "The second time, I was like, 'Oh, whoa, I see what people talk about now. Fashion designer Zandra Rhodes told the New York Times that on her visit to the club she stayed sober and still passed out: It's an industry secret that many of the celebrities who attended Studio 54 on the regular were often there by invite only. Drew Barrymore is one talented branch of a famous showbiz family tree, beginning with her great-grandfather, Maurice, who began acting 100 years before Barrymore was born. Often, before going to 54 he would play tricks on people wearing his designs. It didn't matter if they were a mogul or an actor, if they wanted to be seen and admired they knew that they had to pass those velvet ropes. But she actually wasn't a shoo-in for the job. Her kids are gone, out the door to school on time. It didn't matter how someone identitified, as long as they were cool they would be welcomed at the Studio. Liza Minelli was a mainstay at Studio 54, so much so that it was as if she lived on the dance floor. It makes sense that someone like Travolta would want to strut his stuff in the most famous club in the world. It wasnt just a place to get your rocks off and dance, it was free publicity. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. she says. In the liner notes of Sound and Vision Bowie explained why he was drawn to the club and dance music: There was a theatrical quality to Studio 54 that club goers had never seen before. "I've gone on dates where I'm like, 'Oh my God, why did I say yes to dinner? Four years later she launched Flower Beauty. "It was my kids that made me feel like it's game time," she says. But at Studio 54, the party was just getting started. Barrymore became a bona fide movie star, honoring her family tree's 400-year legacyin entertainment. Hoffman admitted that when he was Studio 54 he was up to no good but that he put those days behind him. Unable to handle her child, Barrymores mother institutionalized her. Drew Barrymore's Days At Studio 54 When She Was Just 11 Were Absolutely Debaucherous, According To The Actor By Sarah Zellner Published Feb 28, 2023 Studio 54 was an absolutely iconic destination, but it was no place for an 11-year-old, as Drew Barrymore quickly discovered. Hefner traveled to Studio 54 for a change a pace, he wanted to know what young people were doing. It was assumed that if you were allowed in the club that you were cool, or at the very least that you could hang with some of the more outrageous people that were a constant presence on the dance floor. Ten days after the club opened Jagger had her birthday party at the club and there were only 20 people inside the space made for 3,000. In the late '70s, going to Studio 54 was a must-do for any visiting celebrity, no ifs ands or buts. A glimpse behind the curtain of history can tell us so much about the stars and celebrities that we think we know so much about. It was about these kids that I cared so much about. Friend Bob Colacello told Town and Country Mag: Without a doubt, Farrah Fawcett is a star who essentially defined the 1970s. That's the same year that Mick and Jerry began dating. He said: While a lot of celebrities went to Studio 54 on their own on the search for something specific, Robin Williams was known for bringing his wife to this extremely hot dance club. Drew Barrymore was able to successfully rebuild her career with films like Never Been Kissed and the Charlies Angels movies, all while managing to keep her addiction at bay. Tina Turner was escaping the harsh present when she went to Studio 54 to dance her blues away. But is totally wasted or just overwhelmed? One of the craziest and at least quasi-illegal things that happened in Saudi 54 came from their basement policy. Author and party attendee Anthony Haden-Guest told Rolling Stone that there were only about 150 people at the party initially, but it grew into a wild event. Mum Jaid took her to New York's infamous Studio 54 club, where Drew encountered drugs and danced with young stars. There's just an amount that you're allowed to boohoo and take personally." You didn't have to match eyeshadow for eyeshadow with "the Godzilla of drag," but it would help you get in if you did. Remember, at the time the cast of SNL were rock stars. "I had a mom, but she was more like my best friend," she advised Norm Macdonald for his 2018 Netflix particular, Today experiences. According to People, they were married for nearly four years much longer than any of Barrymore's previous unions before separating in 2016. It almost feels like Drew Barrymore has lived two lives. Drew Barrymore has managed to have a monumental career, both front and center in multi-million dollar blockbustersand behind the scenes. "I've built an ability to be objective and listen to it. Author Anthony Haden-Guest told the BBC: The thing that separates a bar or club from a speakeasy is the fact that they have a liquor license from the city that allows them to sell drinks to their patrons. Then second, the Barrymore who's in Hollywood today: she's the mother of two, the author, the kind of producer and director with enough indie cred that she could simultaneously make a Best Coast music video and voice a character on Family Guy. At the time Jerry Hall was just getting used to being a celebrity and she had stars in her eyes. But it did give an amazing discipline. Remember, at the time the cast of SNL were rock stars. It turns out that she wasn't really into that kind of adulation. It was one thing to be on the dance floor at this infamous club, but there were a myriad of secret rooms and hidden areas that we can only dream of finding today. According to Dustin Pittman, a photographer who was there, the sickening smell of the flowers couldnt cover the scent of all the nefarious activity that happened there throughout the years: With Studio 54 being the hottest ticket in town for 33 months there was an overwhelming amount of people who wanted to get in. . "Drew took the notes." She also works as a talk show host. Drew Barrymore, whose full name is Drew Blythe Barrymore, was born on February 22, 1975, in Culver City, California, the United States. She holds the record for youngest "SNL" host of all time, and is Steven Spielberg's goddaughter. Bill Farley, the former publicist for Hef's magazine wondered out loud about the difference between Hefner's world and Studio 54 to Vanity Fair: Jerry Hall's early days as a model parallel the rise of Studio 54, but they're also on track for another monumental moment in rock history: the marriage of Mick and Bianca Jagger. Balance is an elusive bitch that haunts me. 2 Fox News 8 pm Viewership Down Sharply Since Tucker Carlson's Ouster 42. Elton John was a mainstay at the club and he admits that during his wildest years he wasn't on his best behavior. That's exactly what it feels like, something so final you can't get it back. You cant blame the guy for wanting to be comfortable while staying on the dance floor all night. News,they bizarrely split the rights to intellectual property in their divorce. Co-owner Ian Schrager said: When working at a place thats known for excess, its not out of the ordinary for the low people on the totem pole to end up in the same situations as the A-listers who theyre serving. She acted and produced a slew of iconic and memorable films like Never Been Kissed, Charlies Angels, and Whip It, to name just a few. People drove in from everywhere for a chance at getting a look at the club's famous dancefloor. Take this photo for example, what could that man be whispering in her ear? Giancarlo Giammetti told Vanity Fair that it only took a few days for the crew to get everything ready for a circus themed party: When Studio 54 first opened it was a way for the people of Manhattan to cut loose and do whatever they wanted. And she faces the same dating pitfalls as anyone else. It was rare that anyone found out everything that happened inside this famous club. But if you would be willing to do a balance [of celebrity and other stories], I would really want to do the show.' Within the walls of the club they could be safe from the harsh realities of the outside world. If you are looking for a gift for mom this Mother's Day that's both pretty and functional, you may want . 'Quieres ir a la escuela y que te hagan la vida imposible o venir conmigo a Studio 54 . In 2014, the same year she had Frankie, two films she executive produced Happy Camp and Animal premiered, along with her Adam Sandler comedy,Blended. Got it done. It's hard to imagine a place like this existing again. By the time she was 13, she had "undergone extensive drug rehabilitation treatment" twice, according toPeople. Our Afternoon Tea with Drew Barrymore. From the outside, every day looks like a good day in Barrymore's world. The last thing she wanted was for her secret life to become known to the world. Variety Studio: Actors on Actors . The streets were so packed with people that wanted to get into the Studio that attendees were literally being thrown inside. When Dolly shows up to your club youve got to do whatever it takes to make her feel at home, so when the queen of country dropped into Studio 54 the club was transformed into a farm complete with horses and hay. "It is a choice. "Seeing things like that . Even though these two co-owners couldnt be any more different - Schrager was a straight lawyer and Rubell was an out gay restaurant owner - they were the perfect pair to run Studio 54. Rod Stewart made countless sojourns to the club where he partied until dawn. She described herself as a "party girl" and would go out drinking five times a week. ago They had lights rigged so there was a sunrise and a sunset. Important for the co-owners to make the evening special. At the time Wildflower was published, Vulture reported that Barrymore had barely spoken to her mother since her emancipation, but still financially supported her. The entire night went off around midnight Bianca Jagger made her way through the club on the back of a white stallion. It was the perfect time for these two stars to hit the floor. Most nights, "I just want to be home with the kids," she says. "We tried so hard to make it work. (Variety called it "soft and unthreatening . It was a special place that, in spite of its darkness, brought people together. gives people like me courage that I can do the same thing. Supposedly on May 2, 1977, Bianca Jagger rode through the club on this beautiful white horse. Imagine seeing Cher in this outfit standing right in front of you. When we found Sunglass Hut 's punk tea . How cool would it be to head into Studio 54 and see Jamie Lee Curtis dancing with her mom, Janet Leigh, under the house lights? But I realized, honestly, yeah, my mom locked me up in an institution. Drew Barrymore is now leagues beyond her wild child image: she's a mother of two, admittedly horrified at the idea of doing cocaine like she's done in the past (though, she told Norm Macdonaldthat she does still drink). The incident came after several years of partying at Studio 54 with her mom, who'd also become her manager. It's easy to forget that the actress was born to a long line of fame, hard-partying, and addiction. "As I watched myself and my friends laughing from an objective perspective, I realized right then and there that this was the end of an era for me," Barrymore wrote. the Extra-Terrestrial, and while that may seem like it was a really young age at which to be the center of such. Today there's no way that someone would just be able to ride through a club on a horse. After the studio was raided by IRS agents on December 14th, 1978 they grabbed garbage bags of money, financial documents and five ounces of cocaine. At the time, People reported that it was the most popular movie in history, but Barrymore's involvement only happened because she lied during her audition. And it felt terrible. Studio 54 had an intense door rule that made it hard for people to get in regardless of who you were. "I'm like a wrecking ball of a pendulum. "I'm just washing my face," she says. Studio 54 was a place where everyone could mingle no matter what they were into. Even though it was a well planned business venture, Studio 54 was being constructed right up until the opening day. As the main party starter at Studio 54 it was up to Steve Rubell to keep everyone happy. The night peaked with Diana Ross singing to Rubell and Schrager from the DJ booth. [with] untapped potential.") Warhols friend Bob Colacello wrote in his memoir: To create a club that lives up to the theatrical standards of the Rocketman himself, Rubell and Schrager did everything they could to turn the former theater into an experience. What happened behind the walls of this storied New York City club? I would run off. And so when you've harnessed it, that feels like such a better victory." Drew-crew member and 9-year-old kid reporter Emmy Eaton is joining the Drew's News . They seized garbage bags full of cash from hidden areas and discovered multiple sets of financial books in the ceiling panels. Myra Sheer, a long time accolyte of the club,explained the elation of entering the club for the first time: Everyone in New York City - and the rest of the world - knew about Studio 54, but few people were ever able to see what happened inside. Described by some as Sodom and Gomorrah with a disco beat, New York City's delightfully depraved nightclub opened its doors in 1977. "To have such a big career at such a young age, then nothing for years people going, you're an unemployable disaster that's a tough trip to have by the time you're 14," she said. Rather than just put her on the payroll, Horowitz worked on a sliding scale that rated celebrities. No matter how wild the request the co-owners would make it happen. . But it did give an amazing discipline. He wasn't used to a place where there was no distinction between famous and normal. Especially on the dance floor. Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images SHARE You Should Be Dancing Fourteen-year-old Brooke shows her stuff. There was something very abnormal, and I needed some severe shift. But she can check off some of her big goals: Her girls are happy and on their own paths ("Frankie has some serious showmanship, and Olive could run the whole thing"). According to The Guardian, her mother first took her to Studio 54 that same year, and the pair often went to clubs throughout Barrymore's childhood.