Actors vs Their Parents

Drew Barrymore
Today, the 22nd, is the fabulous Drew Barrymore's birthday. Most of you will remember her from movies like Charlie's Angels, Music and Lyrics, Never Been Kissed - her production debut - or her most recent movie, He's Just Not That Into You. Drew had a rough childhood. After being thrust into the spotlight because of the blockbuster movie E.T. the Extra Terrestrial and her role as the little sister, Gertie, she dropped out of school and was in and out of rehab for about a decade. A year after writing her own biography "Little Girl Lost" at age 14, she moved into her own apartment following a successful juvenile court petition for emancipation. She has never relapsed since. In 2007 she was named number one in People's Annual 100 Most Beautiful People list.

Cameron Diaz
Best friend to Drew Barrymore, Cameron was raised in San Diego California. At age 16 she went away to try out her modeling career that soon began in Japan. She became quite successful and soon returned to the states to start her acting career. She is best known for her roles in Charlie's Angels, The Mask, There's Something About Mary, and Shrek. In 2008, Forbes magazine listed Cameron Diaz the highest paid actress in Hollywood.

Tom Green
Former spouse of Drew Barrymore, is a major comedian with his own show. The popularity of it and his infamous "Bum Bum Song" was unamusing to his parents who wanted no part of it. He still included them in many of his sketches including one in which he put a cow's head in their bed since his father was a fan of The Godfather. His show Tom Green Live! ended in 2007 and since then he has produced and starred in movies including Freezer Burn: The Invasion of Laxdale, Shred, and Legacy.

Screw Pleasing Your Parents
There are many actors and actresses that actually did follow their parents wishes, graduated from college and then went on from their such as Sara Gilbert, Lauren Graham, Julia Stiles and many more. Most actors and actresses though, once they've been in the spotlight can imagine nothing else. You get paid the big bucks, you get to meet the most amazing people, you get free drinks and access to the best places in the drop of a hat, some of you even get action figures or dolls that look just like you. Who needs schooling if you can act smart?
-CK