Steven Spielberg Reveals His Reaction to Drew's Playboy Spread Years After E.T. Made Her Famous

[@kindking8009]

"The first person to ever care about me." That broken little girl inside of us never goes away. She's so blessed to have someone like him to care about her the way he did and still does.

[@funkogoodguy2613]

That statement made me tear up.😢

[@Claireannette77]

We all cried

[@al201103]

I'm a 53 year old guy, sitting down to eat some toast and watch this random video. That line and her very very genuine emotion almost made me sob.

[@sandraweiss261]

I cried and cried

[@jennyflower1980]

Beautifully said ❤

[@stellaferraz1668]

My heart BROKE when she said “the first person to ever care about me”.💔💔 It’s amazing she loves her parents, after all, but it’s clear these people failed her in so many ways! 😩😭

[@LoveOnTheInsidex3]

Same 😭😭

[@grace-shantif2073]

All parents do The Best they can, regardless if they fall short. That's why when we each take responsibility for our own lives as adults, as Drew has, we realise our parents were ok ... again they did The Best they could at the time :-)

[@TzunSu]

Yes, she was borne into a kind of celebrity curse. Her family is a VERY well known acting family, with a very long history of substance abuse.

[@yellowblanka6058]

Having sperm and eggs does not a parent make.

[@faycoleman9023]

I highly recommend the recent interview she did with Jeannette Mcardy. It's pretty clear she has very complicated relationships with her parents. It seems the reason she gave them was more for herself than for them.

[@giggles7179]

The second she realized he was going to make an appearance, Drew regressed into that adorable little girl we all fell in love with. She's one of those people you couldn't imagine everyone not loving her and yet she has had to face difficulties few of us could ever relate to or understand. Her success after overcoming the horrors of her childhood is a true testament to her strength and she inspires people everyday with it.

[@claydavis9157]

❤️

[@christopherporter2459]

Well said. 😊

[@jade3886]

he’s even got framed pictures of her and shows them off like a proud dad, that’s so sweet 😭❤️

[@_Majoras]

not creepy at all even if its spielberg 🤣

[@thedmbgirl]

Well, he is her godfather.

[@camidumbass]

in another interview i heard her tell the quilt story but she didn’t say it was Spielberg she said “my stepdad” 🥲

[@sealj]

@@_Majoras only a creepy person would find that creepy

[@_Majoras]

@@sealj is that the truth or a lie?

[@aaroncrilly2005]

This is a big thing, Steven rarely does these types of shows, he must really love Drew.

[@-randomedits-4612]

Well he is her god-father

[@HaleyMary]

Yeah, she writes about him so fondly in her books and you can just tell by the way her voice breaks that they have a special bond.

[@lauralarrabee7870]

They have a special bond

[@sunnidavis195]

I think all those years ago, he saw this beautiful, talented little girl and he saw her potential flickering like a flame and he knew that, if left to be raised solely at the hands of her family alone, that flicker would be snuffed out sooner rather than later so I think he felt an obligation to 6-year old Drew to ensure that inner flame was nurtured and cultivated into the blazing fire we see in her today. He knew she needed him but through the years, as they've grown closer and into something more like family than friends, he learned that he had needed her just as much. Their friendship is so beautiful to me and I'm so glad they have each other.

[@theodoracarter2515]

I love him too!!

[@mulbeo]

"thank you for my life" wow that's probably the highest level of compliment & appreciation someone could give you

[@thethrowawaythatstayed7055]

Who else lost it when she said “the first person to ever care about me”?

[@rodgeyd6728]

Waiting for my eyes to stop welling up before I type this 😢

[@aries061988]

At work right now with a wipe to my eyes, that was authentic .. damn

[@twomansdream6011]

100%

[@amywardell5843]

🙋🏼

[@henrikhansen2480]

@Trey Stephens What do you mean? When?

[@amywardell5843]

The way she started tearing up thinking about how much she loved him even BEFORE she realized he was the guest

[@Meme-go9ts]

I know, right!! I teared up as well way before the interview started. Drew is so wholesome

[@oPaleAngelo]

What tears?!

[@daebak7370]

Scary but amazing times we live in. Military checkpoints will be set up on us homesoil for covid vaccination certification. Camps will be activated. Police state is coming. New world order led by obama and pope francis is coming. Jesus christ is coming back for the rapture. Get ready. Dont believe the coming ufo alien abduction narrative

[@wasup2381]

Sure. Because that's the way TV is: unscripted.

[@amywardell5843]

@@wasup2381 ha fair, she is an actress

[@cassi94]

Drew is actually a national treasure. So raw and genuine and bright. She deserves all of the love.

[@JustinMacri007]

Steven adopted her as his dautger

[@Princesspandapop]

I literally just commented the same thing. Great minds think alike!😅

[@misplacedkiwi9498]

Omg! This is so beautiful! ❤❤❤❤

[@highdesertbiker]

I didn't know much about her past and now that I do I just absolutely love her. She is a national treasure.

[@angeldoherty]

Love her then and now!!:)💕

[@esdee499]

When so many directors and producers have been accused of abuse, it is so good to hear a director who truly cares.

[@Merdicano]

I feel the same way. No matter if there's any criticisms or unproven stories about him (I'll believe them when I see them), I think Steven Spielberg is definitely one of the good guys here in this industry. And his long but accomplished career if a proof of how much he's come here in the 21st Century

[@Merdicano]

@@Kat00000 I'll believe them when I see them

[@pjangels609]

Um, well there is the Heather O'Rourke rumor...

[@justinedwards9393]

Pshh .... these people's definition of caring for or being a "parent" or whatever is far different than normal people's version😅 such a sick wicked industry

[@Ifyernotawakeyet]

@@justinedwards9393 Right. If Spielberg was truly a parental figure he would have prevented her alcoholism and sexualization. Fathers defend/protect their childrens innocence, not allow it to be taken..

[@theouterlimits7788]

She literally grew up infront of the tv. The fact that she got her life together like this at this point is a monumental achievement of hers.

[@karlagordon4555]

absolutely.

[@ddjr6673]

So amazing that she put her life back together. I am 3 years older than her and seeing her grow up was like watching a little sister for me. Even though I live in London and only met her twice. She is just as amazing and inspirational in real life and very funny too ❤

[@touristofsongs4946]

@@ddjr6673 Woa

[@pastaisgood6681]

That’s what makes her such an icon. Especially for the child abuse community. I’m 25, and went through some really rough experiences. I’ve almost died from it all. And to know she can end up as this strong, emotional, successful and loving woman helps me feel better. She shows there is a chance

[@clownworld6926]

Lmao she didnt get her life together. She made this show only for one reason and one reason only, to distract the sheep like you. Shes a mess and shes part of the pedowood.

[@Inanothertimeandspace]

This is so pure. I'm so glad Drew had him in her life as a young person. It sounds like he made the difference in her getting on the right track

[@Analysis_Paralysis]

Yes, he seems to be the only person who didn't reinforce or enable bad behavior. He didn't enable her "bad" habits, he gently guided her towards what was right, including not posing naked for the camera.

[@pippishortstocking7913]

@Dennis McConnell 🙄 sure, Qanon idiot!

[@pippishortstocking7913]

@Dennis McConnell a huge contingent of idiots here, I'll give you that.

[@hagestad]

the dude has a daughter that dabbed in pr0n and had dealings with Bernie Madoff. There is quite a weird stuff going on there.

[@LifesPeachy321]

I'm still blubbering! LOL

[@Dana-wq5tp]

The thing I love about Drew is she never lost that child like innocence. It's such a beautiful quality to see in a grown woman.

[@comdrive3865]

bruh today everyone I talk to thinks the inner child should be killed when you turn 21. It's nuts.

[@andreimcallister1365]

She kinda did with the playboy

[@alkaline-ish7580]

I beg to differ, that might have changed her public image, but you can still see she has a youthful aura.

[@GretchenV95]

@@comdrive3865 it’s definitely sad. People really stifle their inner child and a lot of it is internalized.

[@daixer3156]

@Star Sign True! She was sexually abused in the worst Hollywood ways. Orgies at a young age.

[@violetgc6049]

When Drew cries, I cry. Because she doesn't cry in that fake way. It's real and its the essence of deep, authentic feeling which is healthy and healing. She is vulnerable like a child. I'm deeply moved by her story and her her emotional realness.

[@_Majoras]

her crying could be fake because shes a really good actress 🤣

[@violetgc6049]

@@_Majoras I guess I have to disagree with ya there. I don’t think she’s a great actress. She’s adorable but Drew is no Lionel Barrymore. It feels real to me, this crying on a dime throughout her birthday episode, because I also have trauma in my childhood background. I have been brought to tears instantly by acts of love and kindness. That rawness feels just about right to me from my own experience.

[@KristinKali]

@@violetgc6049 I have to second what you say 🥺everything you said I feel the exact same way 🙏💕

[@violetgc6049]

@@KristinKali aww love you xo 😘

[@KristinKali]

@@violetgc6049 love you too! :)

[@enriquemoon]

I used to work in a clothing store in Manhattan and Drew walked in one day. I helped her find what she was looking for. She was the sweetest customer I've ever helped.

[@Spice99857]

Too cool. What year was it?

[@daisychains4614]

I've never seen Steven Spielberg interviewed before, he seems like a lovely guy and I think he sees Drew as a daughter. Lovely interview.

[@Sutterbombz]

40 years man.. 40 years of love

[@onatarabandrui8375]

He is her godfather.

[@josacra]

Im an Steven Spielberg's fan. I've seen all his films, and this is my first time to see his heart.

[@geradlinecastillo6160]

Awe this made me cry😭

[@braydenfletcher8159]

Watch Martin Short interview him. It's so funny and terrific

[@karldean7759]

“The first person that cared about me” and that’s the reason love and compassion towards children is crucial.. they carry it with them.. forever 💕

[@marysalvi242]

@Karl Dean hugs and kisses to you, sweet soul. Toni Morrison, "when a child walks in the room, your child or anybody else's, do your eyes light up? That's what they're looking for." 💖 you've got to search her quotes about children. ~ take care~

[@SharkWithFreakinLaserBeam]

Humans in general too, but children especially remember how you make them feel. Even if they don't know or fully understand the situations, they will remember who treated them as people, with respect, and on the flipside also those who ignored them or made them feel unwanted. I'm in my mid 30s now and I no longer remember the exact details anymore, but to this day I know exactly which uncle, aunt, cousin, whoever it may be that truly cared when I was growing up.

[@iluvjake1000]

I’m a better person for having watched this video. What a beautiful and compassionate man he is, and what a lovely and lasting friendship they have.

[@TheNaturemama]

Consistently on every Spielberg movie no child has ever said they didn’t feel safe. Child actors on a Spielberg movie grow into adults that still love and respect him and his film crew. He truly cares for children. He saved Drew without even knowing he did.

[@Estbels]

Where have you been lol

[@dannyyboy4913]

“He was the first person to care about me” That was so heartbreaking to hear. It shouldn’t be that way. Your mother and father should be the first people to care about you but but Drew seemingly didn’t have that much like most other child stars.

[@Serenity113]

It is. It says a lot about her life. If the alcohol and drugs weren’t enough of a clue.

[@brandogrl]

Ik.. so sad!!!!!

[@daebak7370]

Unprecedented times coming ahead. Military checkpoints will be set up on us homesoil for covid vaccination certification. Camps will be activated. Police state is coming. New world order led by obama and pope francis is coming. Jesus christ is coming back for the rapture. Get ready. Dont believe the coming ufo alien abduction narrative

[@onatarabandrui8375]

Not just child stars but like most people!

[@benjidacub]

@@daebak7370 wtf

[@sandycheeks143]

“You were my training wheels for father hood” ❤️ 🥺

[@justatroll4282]

Such a beautiful line. So pure

[@dylanpsinakis7930]

Ikr😭😭😭😭

[@mompreneurof6]

Awe, this made me cry! Steven treated her like a "Father" that she truly wanted and needed as a child. This tore me up inside, my heart breaks for her. At least she turned around though and she's a better parent to her kids then her own parents.

[@wijcik]

I had a man in my life like him. He passed last summer to cancer and seeing this interview reminds me of our relationship. He stepped up and was fatherly to me because he was good and kind. I am the woman I am because he took me on as a fourth daughter.

[@marcelineetyvan3665]

​@@wijcik that' s beautiful, im glad you're okay

[@h3artands0uLL]

Kudos to Savannah for not interrupting this beautiful conversation that we all got to be a fly on the wall for

[@iloveyoubebe]

I was thinking the same thing. She let the two reminisce & share the love without interrupting like most tend to do

[@southsideman4891]

agree. good job to her.

[@zayn181]

Steven NEVER does these kind of interviews the admiration and love he has for Drew I’m crying 😭😭😭😭

[@erictseitz]

Steven just emanates pure paternal warmth and security.

[@BUlrich-dw7xi]

Clueless much?? yeah thats why his daughter IS A PORN "star",,,-WAAKE TF UP

[@gracenotes8045]

Thank God for Steven Spielberg & him being the genuine parental figure that he was, and still is, to Drew. He was her soft place to fall & the dad that she needed to survive the business of celebrity. It's so good to see this kind of relationship exists, not only in Hollywood, but in the world in general.

[@byronusa4819]

With all due respect if he was a father don't you think maybe he should have said something when she was being used and abused by the Hollywood system

[@gracenotes8045]

@@byronusa4819 Well, he's NOT her father & he did what he could, it would seem. The ones who should have protected her were her actual parents. She was just a little kid when she started acting.

[@byronusa4819]

Credit where credit is due you did make a fair point

[@jasonbourne5142]

You obviously don't know the truth on Steven Spielberg.

[@gracenotes8045]

@@jasonbourne5142 I don't know the man personally. Drew Barrymore does, though, & it would seem she considers him to be a cherished father figure. So, there's that, then.

[@JewelryByLauraLeigh]

This is how adults in Hollywood should behave toward children actors!

[@peace_lovemuzic5208]

You absolutely took the words out of my mouth!!! 🙌🏼

[@asmrme600]

Exactly

[@Merdicano]

I believe so inmensely. Children should always be looked as children, and not as some objects to tell them what to do. It's always about bringing the wonder in them and see the world through their eyes. I think children have more intelligence and creativity than the average adult can be nowadays

[@NiniBonita]

Indeed

[@pjangels609]

you know them personally?

[@rachelleseward8245]

It’s actually an incredible relief and joy to know this legend is actually a good person and was good to a little drew who needed so much protection ❤

[@rogeliocm00]

A parent is supposed to make you feel bad when you're not being good. That is so true.

[@casper7319]

So true. My mother used to say I love you enough to correct you

[@Chewbecca101]

Very respectively praising him while trying to honor her parents. I have always admired her for becoming the success she is after battling addiction at such a tragic young age.

[@ultrasmexy]

Spielberg being like a father to Ke and Drew warms my heart so ☺️❤️ what beautiful, talented, deserving human beings!

[@matthewhagner7803]

You can still see the pain in her eyes. He must have been such a hero and escape for her when she was young

[@monikahardwick9402]

True that!

[@admenocal]

He looks at her with so much love. The man has basically seen her grow up.

[@sersastark]

He helped raise her

[@powelljohn1856]

@@sersastark When I saw your awesome picture it approach my attention and I decided to write you

[@littleripper312]

She's like a daughter to him

[@lifethrulove]

Groomed her

[@sspdirect02]

@@lifethrulove Unless you have proof, shut up!

[@michaelmyers1552]

Drew is so pure of heart. I'm glad she has her own talk show and we get to see her all the time.

[@Joel-bu9kx]

this was the cutest interaction i have ever seen on/off screen.

[@franklesser5655]

She had zero adult supervision when she was a child. She was an alcoholic at 12. Kudos to Speilberg for being a parent to her.

[@ericoliver1603]

@@wonderwoman7227 proof?

[@wonderwoman7227]

@@ericoliver1603 they were all groomed. . No secret.

[@tsiddig]

Ask Stevie what happened to Heather O rourke child actresss? Ask Stevie about infamous red shoe club? Ask Stevie what happened to Isaac kappy!

[@tsiddig]

Wonder why Drew is emphatically saying that she loves Steven ..could it be that it’s not the real steven cos hasn’t he been allegedly xcuted? I am still suspicious about Drew’s Hollywood TV programme, the Santa Clara diet seems concerning

[@kathleenclark815]

@@tsiddig Take your meds.

[@yeehehehaw]

you can tell that steven spielberg is such a kind and gentle man, not to mention how talented he is. the way he has inspired and touched so many people is truly outstanding and admirable.

[@robd1329]

Its unbelievable that the Best directors seem ageless

[@patricdaniels3760]

​@@robd1329adrenochrome.

[@BUlrich-dw7xi]

😆😅🤣🤣🤣🤪🤪🤪🤪🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤣

[@justcallmejessz3712]

You can *feel* how much he loves Drew. He lights up talking about her and about how proud he is.

[@crbaade]

This is a true story... A friend of mine was at a mall in LA in the early 90s and saw Drew there shopping. My friend couldn’t help but stare at her, but Drew turned and looked her then smiled and waved at her. She wasn’t snobby at all and seemed genuinely nice, and it meant so much to my friend to be treated so politely by a celebrity when no one was looking. I’ve always liked her after knowing that.

[@redbyrd247]

Drew is one of those people I will always hope for the best for. Her life hasn't been easy with her struggles with mental health and everything else that has happened.

[@josephagar1005]

Given how Drew acted when she saw Steven, it really should say a lot. He is like a father figure to her.

[@margonca17]

Drew surely had many memories of those days but it was very comforting that after more than 40 years they continue in contact and loving each other 😭

[@mrs.sarahjackson1666]

I had no idea they had such a bond. That's beautiful.

[@user-gs7fy1jz5h]

Yes, Drew is a national treasure who has grown from such a cute little, talented kid to a beautiful young talented woman! love you, Drew!❤

[@freedom584]

She's so authentic and vulnerable and strong all at the same time! I love Drew!

[@markparkinson6947]

I legitimately thought that Drew Barrymore was just a fan of Spielberg's work, but I never knew how close of a connection Barrymore and Spielberg had with each other. It's very nice.

[@tiadaid]

You didn't know Drew was in ET?

[@markparkinson6947]

@@tiadaid I did not.

[@CarlyBarley333]

He’s also her godfather

[@funwithhairasmr]

Ok this was kind of just adorable. Clearly Spielberg is a father figure to Drew that she really needed since her dad just wasnt parent material. And as Steven said she trained him to be a dad. This was just so sweet. Love that their families seem to be close like extended family.

[@shannonnonnahs6943]

Drew was Spielberg's training wheels for fatherhood... That is a beautiful and touching statement he said. 💗 Happy Birthday!!!!!

[@not.supermario]

I had a lucky chance of meeting Mr. Spielberg at my former job. He took an hour out of his day to talk to me and he was super friendly. Definitely one of the legends in the world of directors! And a nice, genuine guy too.

[@jalenjohnson1662]

An hour? May I inquire more about this? Where was it and how did it come about?

[@Analysis_Paralysis]

I'm surprised that he doesn't come off as a snob, like most celebrities who lose their humanity once they become famous.

[@Celticpath]

I'm so happy to hear that about Mr. Spielberg! He's always been one of my favorite directors! 😊

[@not.supermario]

@Jalen Johnson Hi! I used to work in East Hampton Village in the Hamptons of Long Island in law enforcement. I was walking in the parking lot and he was leaving one of the stores with his wife Kate Capshaw (she was super nice too). I went up to him and told him I was a fan. He asked my name, and the rest is history. I told him that I grew up with the Indiana Jones series and he told me that a fifth one was being developed. Bare in mind, this was in 2019 so I was one of the first to hear about it, in my words. 🤣 I told him that I enjoyed 1941, one of the movies he did that was a flop and he said "Wow, I never got that praise from anyone. People hated that movie". And talking about Jaws, Schindler's List, the list (no pun intended) goes on. He was such a nice guy. If you didn't know his films or what he looked like, you wouldn't think he was famous. I also met Robert Downey, Jr. on his bike, Alan Alda and his wife and Alec Baldwin (years before the shooting incident). He was cool too. Didn't come off as a jerk like he does. Mr. Spielberg was amazing.

[@not.supermario]

@Joy Underwood I told him how I grew up with the Indiana Jones series and how much I loved his 1979 flop "1941", which is probably his most underrated movie. He told me "Wow, not many people tell me that. You know I got crapped on for that movie. I thought my career was over. Then my buddy George (George Lucas) said that Raiders of the Lost Ark would help." It did. He's a funny guy too. He asked my name and shook my hand. He was so awesome.

[@Kevinardo]

This had me in tears. The depth of relationship they share is so sweet and meaningful. Our world would be less if the two of them hadn't found each other.

[@mcaputto]

She’s the best. I love that she’s vulnerable.

[@djc5897]

Im vulnerable as well and im still single smdh i thought girls like mentally weak guys in distress.

[@ericbrufatto5371]

Good to hear of a Hollywood producer that cared properly for a child.

[@lauralarrabee7870]

Drew got me with the cry. There’s only a few people that pull on my heartstrings. And I really felt that from Drew. She really needed that parental reinforcement. She was a child and had to find that guidance and discipline and she is a success because she’s still here

[@favforsue]

“Thank you for my life.” Wow, can you imagine?

[@maleekmonroe1]

“The first man to show me he cared about me.” I cried like 8 times in this clip wtf. Drew’s has such a wild life that most young people have no clue about. And I agree with Steve I want her directing more films . I also want her in more films because she’s my fav actress

[@shellchenonceau6987]

Grooming.

[@tanveer445tanveer3]

True

[@skateboarding118]

“He’s like the first PERSON I knew cared”

[@Maddie9185]

O my god she made me cried when she said “he was the first person I knew who cared about me” She made me laugh then cry and laugh and cry. I am so proud of Drew she is such an amazing person.

[@MonaLisa-zz5cv]

"You were my training wheels for fatherhood." This reminded me of something similar that my mother said about her foster baby brothers & sisters sparking in her a kind of parental empathy and urge to protect children.

[@blainegorman6672]

Drew is the kindest, genuine and most likable and awkward person in the world! I am a huge Drew Barrymore fan. :)

[@sunnidavis195]

Yes... She is all those adjectives... She has this familiar, overt warmth about her that "drew" us all in but it is her auroral spirit that has kept us captivated for decades.

[@JustinMacri007]

@@sunnidavis195 how can I meet her?

[@sunnidavis195]

@@JustinMacri007 I wouldn't have any idea but if you figure it out, let me know! 😹

[@JustinMacri007]

@@sunnidavis195 I mean does she have Instagram etc?

[@kimjoan212]

Me too 💥...,love love ❤️ her ....

[@leashgang1]

This is some of the MOST AMAZING Television I have ever seen. 10 short minutes resounds through American culture, each of these two people who have had profound impact on our times.

[@manayebem2077]

I love the way Mr. Spielberg put Drew under his wings... the real fatherly love. 😘❤️

[@ElizabethT45]

Savannah: "Can you venture a guess about who is about to join us right now?" Drew: "The first person who cared about me?" 😢😢😢 It's sweet but also, a seven year old should already have people who care about her.

[@-randomedits-4612]

He was basically a father figure for her... Her dad wasn't the best as I heard...

[@Happinessisanillusion]

When I saw that part, I cried.

[@margholtz]

Very sad

[@Tara-id3rk]

Sadly, not all 7 years olds have someone who cares for/about them :( Its tragic, truly

[@jesswoody3452]

Awww 🥺🙁🥲🥲🥲

[@raycarter8070]

I've always heard that he treats people and employees in public with the outmost respect. Hats off to drew!

[@domesticdivadesign]

Why can’t all people treat each other this way??? That was so very sweet and heartwarming. I loved this interview

[@johnmazzoni487]

Unfortunately have you read some of the comments from quite a few folks on this post?

[@tiffaneypatmore4089]

It's important to recognize the special people in your life and to celebrate them. This episode is moving me to tears. Happy Birthday Drew! :)

[@tristyy404]

I’m crying! I don’t cry wtf, their genuine adoration & love for each other is so undeniable.

[@ajvaldez42]

I cried from the moment Drew's eyes shone. This is why she's my favorite and will always be. Because she's gone through so much, and she's still open to fully love and live every single moment. There's no ounce of insincerity in her. And she doesn't shy away from expressing her real emotions. She makes real connections with the people around her. I'm so happy Mr. Spielberg was there for her all her life. What a wonderful and beautiful relationship!

[@musics4me]

"The first person that cared about me" This is so heartbreaking but whyy

[@Rhov9]

Because the first people to care about us SHOULD be our parents ☹️ but thankfully she’s clearly gotten the support that she needed eventually in life.

[@hopew311]

Aww she’s so sweet 🥲 I’m glad to share a birthday with her❤️it’s so heartbreaking tho..

[@triciathedalicia8595]

When Drew said that, I totally got choked up!

[@snook7100]

I can say the same about my 1st (late) husband. The 1st best person to happen to me. More than my parents & siblings. Through him, I learned that I, too, matter. I’m so blessed that I have more constant memories of him & our daughter, who passed away at 7-1/2 yrs. young, through our son & two grandsons. I see so much of Bob & Sarah in my son & his boys. My heart is full.

[@VYings]

@@snook7100 💛💛💛

[@AMcDub0708]

This is honestly so precious. I thank God He put an angel there for Drew when she needed one. Thank you Mr Spielberg for hearing and responding to the call. ❤

[@ivsbanks]

When Stephen Spielberg tells you you have directorial talent, you quit whatever you're doing and go do that - DIRECT. I would faint.

[@MsNG82]

I would faint 😂🤣 yes so true…

[@lovelifting]

@ivory s. B Right!!! 🙌

[@cassandrav4358]

Awww "Drewface" 😭this was so sweet. I never realized that Steven Spielberg was so nice.

[@techstore]

I fell Spielberg as father of entire generation. His work always touch my heart.

[@Topfitness-natural]

I also was 6 in 1981 when E.T movie came out and Drew is like a friend that I’ve never met. She’s one of the best actors of our generation.

[@marty88ish]

Can you imagine Steven Spielberg calling you a gifted director? Time to get to work.

[@davidao2551]

She is a great director,Whip It is great I hope she directs again soon

[@shoWbitz]

@@davidao2551 Whip It is good! 👌👍💪

[@JetseniaKokoBombonColon]

Yes, Drew Get to Work! ACTION!! ☺️❤️❤️❤️

[@sspdirect02]

She needs to direct again.

[@lakemichigan6598]

Let's hope she got the message.

[@erinmalone2669]

As someone who had a chaotic mother, having people who love you without limit and show you true gentleness and kindness is truly special. I named my oldest daughter after the two women who were great, kind, giving people. I strive to be the parent they showed me a person could be.❤

[@HumanSagaVault]

When she cried seeing Steven that made me cry as well. i just can't imagine how meaningful her life was with this man who gave him more than just a big break in showbusiness. God Bless them

[@stressmuffin]

I'm just like this 😭 when Steven said that Drew was his training wheels before he & Kate have children. Reminds me of my fave teacher's son, who said at his dad's memorial, that all of his students, like me, helped shape his dad to shape him. Dang waterworks! RIP to my teacher, Mr. Dominic Castro 😢

[@jj-if6it]

Aww that's sweet that she got emotional. I always thought that Steven seemed like a lovely person. I recently heard Ke Huy Quan say that he still sends him a xmas present every year, and has for 38 years! I think he still cares and thinks about people he's worked with over the years.

[@patrickmanway290]

Steven is the man! There's a reason why his movies have a heart and soul to them, and that's because he's a good human being.

[@lorenzopisces]

He literally made this grown, seasoned woman MELT. Love is the answer!

[@alissakauffman3727]

I love Drew's raw honestly and vulnerability. she is a rare gem in this world. ✨️

[@JacobElyachar]

This was so moving. Glad that Steven was able to do this.

[@chiaracvl4602]

A father is a daughter's first love Love the bond between them, and for me Drew still has the innocent face she had when she was a kid

[@djb3181]

Spot on 👍🏻

[@LiirThropp2687]

She is such a precious soul. That fact she immediately breaks down when she sees him shows what a good impact he was on her. Love them both. ❤ Such a sweet moment.

[@candigirl46]

What a precious little girl she was, and to think Spielberg was the first person to care. Bless her. He loves her like a father.

[@Dan-ud8hz]

Didn't know Steven was this kind of role model. Good to know. 💛

[@Gxrome]

It's such a breath of fresh air knowing that people like Steven Spielberg exist in Hollywood ❤️ angels still exist in Hollywood guys ✨

[@dBro4769]

This is hands down the most genuine Hollywood relationship I’ve ever seen. There is real love between these two.

[@jerseybultaoreune6107]

How can anyone not utterly adore Drew Barrymore?! She is so amazingly authentic. 💖

[@giraffeNana2023]

What a gift Spielberg gave her from a young age. The gift of loving enough to help bring out the best in another. I like how he made paper doll clothes and covered the exposed parts. She took that the way it was intended. 💟

[@Monicuxiable1]

Can she be any kinder or cuter or nicer??? She is so real and down to earth and sweet at the same time 💗

[@1997residente]

“I love Whip It so much” -Steven Spielberg. That was just so sweet. Imagine being a child actor, growing up to make your own film and the first director you ever worked with praises your film. And not just any director: Fricking Steven Spielberg. The guy who made Schindler´s List.

[@kathleen7849]

and Jaws, Indiana Jones, ET, Close Encounters, Poltergeist, Jurassic Park, Minority Report. So many of my favourites.

[@sspdirect02]

It’s like getting praised by Michael Curtiz or Cecil B. DeMille.

[@hearmenow909]

Their relationship is so heart-warming.

[@faeriefire78]

I feel like Drew must be one of the chillest people in the world. She seems like the kind of person who has a very calming and positive presence.

[@YmarieP1]

I have never seen her in person, but she is one one of JetBlue’s customers. As in she loves to fly with them. When I worked for them, during the training they talked to us about her & how she flies with them a lot & how she is loved by every employee that comes in contact with her. To the point they make it a point to tell us about her during training!!

[@faeriefire78]

@@YmarieP1 That's such a great reputation to have. You can tell a lot about a person by the way they treat anyone in customer service and hospitality industries.

[@dia9491]

My heart just broke when she started crying and said, the first person who cared about me. Drew is one of those people who I’ve watched her struggle and Ive been so proud to see her overcome obstacles in her life. Bless her and bless Spielberg for showing her what a parent figure should be. I’m so glad she had someone like that.

[@nellingwood2]

This really humanizes Steven. I have always loved Drew. I read her book she wrote when she was 15. Seen most of her movies. ♥️🥰

[@xxbodycountxx7626]

He is a monster. You people look up to child predators.

[@FabiD9]

This was really tender. He seems such a nice man and I'm glad she had him to look after her. Their relationship is so special and pure.

[@Merdicano]

He almost reminds of my paternal grandfather but ten years younger 😊

[@fujidenzo_kid4147]

Can we just applaud how she is the very definition of redemption? So many efffed up young celebrities should look up to her.

[@Jessica_Pettis]

This made me love Steven Spielberg even more.

[@ASmith-hb4ed]

My goodness! This interview was so loving and inspiring!!! I'm in tears and my heart is bursting!

[@greg1mcintosh844]

Usually I'd be nauseated by such gushing. But this is so genuine and having experienced all things ET (I I lived ET having a dog that looked and acted like ET towards me for 15 years) and given the magic these two created, they can gush all they want. Real deal.❤️

[@JonteTheArtist]

Seeing this moment showed them in an organic way, not scripted, it's a real moment, that's relatable, just like everyday people. It's nice that Steven had that amazing inspiration on her. This is why we must be this for everyone that we ever come face to face with. They will remember always. Being that blessing, being a light for those and especially for our up and coming young ones. 🙏

[@BriEntAnderson]

When she said “the first person to ever care about me” oh that killed me .