Drew Barrymore reveals

Posted on October 31, 2022October 31, 2022 by Jason Gulledge

that she believed E.T. was real as a kid

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October 31st, 2022

Drew Barrymore reveals — that she believed E.T. was real as a kid

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July 14th, 2022

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