Drew Barrymore opens up about how her tumultuous childhood influenced her approach to parenting
Drew Barrymore has undoubtedly become one of morning television's exemplary figures of positivity and good energy, proven so by the success of her talk show, The Drew Barrymore Show.MORE: Drew Barrymore makes rare comment about daughter as she reveals unusual upcoming celebrationFans know they can always look to her to boost their mood, while celebrities and co-workers consistently sing her praises about what a great and supportive teammate, co-star, and boss she is.The star's latest feature on The Washington Post proves just as much, filled with compliments from best friend Jimmy Fallon and her crew on her show, but it also reminds readers how tumultuous her journey was.WATCH: Drew announces her show has been renewed for a third seasonMORE: Drew Barrymore reveals shocked reaction to surprise tribute - detailsThroughout the interview, the actress turned television host opened up about how her difficult childhood made her so comfortable in front of the camera, and how it has translated into her children's own upbringing as she handles parenting and Hollywood.Drew comes from a long line of legendary Hollywood actors, and her very first movie was Steven Spielberg's E.T. at age six. Though she was poised to become a "modern Shirley Temple," she instead was in rehab by age 13, something she's incredibly candid about on her show and beyond.