Drew Barrymore shocks Internet as she reveals she celebrated 10th birthday at a New York City nightclub

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Drew Barrymore claimed to have celebrated her 10th birthday at a nightclub—an incredibly bizarre story considering how young she was then.

She revealed this information on her eponymous talk show while questioning Bobby Cannavale about his odd employment prior to his popularity.

He used to work the door at the Limelight nightclub in New York City, where Drew had gone wild on her 10th birthday in 1985, per TMZ. This shows that her famous upbringing was anything from ordinary.

Drew Barrymore celebrated 10th birthday at nightclub where Bobby Cannavale worked

In the 'Drew Barrymore Show' segment that aired on Friday, June 7, the 49-year-old actress spoke up about the early achievement while talking about actor Bobby Cannavale's previous stint as a NYC doorman.

In Friday's episode, which also featured Bobby's partner Rose Byrne, Drew enquired, "Which nightclub? I might have been there!"

Bobby mentioned to Drew that he had worked at the famous Limelight, to which she replied, "I went to Limelight, I had my 10th birthday party at Limelight."

The TV personality, who debuted in 'E.T.' when she was seven years old, grinned and continued, "I had been going to clubs for three years at that point. I went to Studio 54, I went to Limelight, I went to Nell’s. You name it, I was there."

Drew Barrymore experienced tumultuous childhood

Fans of the actress were not surprised by the admission because it is widely known that she had a turbulent upbringing caused by early drug and alcohol exposure.

Having been raised in a popular acting family, Drew shot to stardom at an early age, appearing in classic movies like 'E.T.' and 'Firestarter,' per Daily Mail.

However, it was also accompanied by challenges with substance abuse, starting when she was just nine years old.

Drew struggled with her parent's divorce and her father John Drew Barrymore's absence, which contrasted with her early success.

Drew's drug and alcohol addiction had gotten worse by the time she was in her early teens, which resulted in several legal issues and stays in recovery centers.

The 'Charlie's Angels' star has been extremely candid about her childhood trauma and how she still copes with it. Drew stated in a 2023 interview with Vulture she was still getting used to being in the spotlight at such a young age.

She said at the time, "I’ve been a circus bear my whole life. I swear to God, if the ringmaster left the tent, I would become the ringmaster and start, like, flagellating myself."

Drew Barrymore's revelation divides fans online

Several online users supported the 'Charlie's Angels' actress as one noted on Facebook, "Love her she's a survivor"

A second supporter added, "She truly has experienced a lot and been through a lot in life..it's great she made it through and is thriving..."

"It infuriates me the way she was abused as a kid," remarked one, while another said, "She lives a great life NOW"

Others condemned the actress for being into such a wild life at an early age as one commented, "Nothing new. She was there all the time with her mom and was an alcoholic at a very young age."

"How many times is she gonna spin this record. We've only heard it on repeat for the last 40 yrs," added another.

Another claimed, "It's like her mom sold her daughter's innocence and ENTIRE childhood knowing that she herself would get some money out of it"

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