Drew Barrymore turns 48! From Penn Badgley to Paris Hilton, all the stars who sent actress good wishes

Friends and co-stars left birthday wishes for the birthday girl on social media
PUBLISHED FEB 23, 2023
Drew Barrymore received birthday wishes Penn Badgley and Paris Hilton among other stars as she turned 48 (Michael Loccisano, Nelson Barnard/Getty Images)
Drew Barrymore received birthday wishes Penn Badgley and Paris Hilton among other stars as she turned 48 (Michael Loccisano, Nelson Barnard/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Drew Barrymore celebrated her 48th birthday on February 22, by taking a look back at her illustrious life. The actress showcased how fashionable she was as a child star, a teen celebrity, and an actress in a retro clip she posted on social media.

Mariah Carey's song 'It's A Wrap' served as the soundtrack for the video. Sharing the video to her Instagram, Barrymore wrote, "That’s a wrap on 47! 48, let’s go!❤️." Several followers, including many famous celebrities, left birthday wishes for the birthday girl in the comments section of the post.

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Who sent Drew Barrymore birthday wishes?



 

Courtney Cox

"Happy birthday beautiful girl! I could watch this video on a loop," commented Courteney Cox on the birthday post.

Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow wrote, "The sweetest. The best. The most original. We love you so much Drewbs. Happy happy."

Bella Thorne

Barrymore's former 'Blended' costar, Bella Thorne, chimed in, adding "Happy birthday beautiful."

Actress Bella Thorne and hostess/actress Drew Barrymore (R) attend Refinery29 Los Angeles Holiday Party Hosted By R29 Editor-At-Large Drew Barrymore at Sunset Tower on December 10, 2014 in West Hollywood, California.
Actress Bella Thorne and hostess/actress Drew Barrymore attend Refinery29 Los Angeles Holiday Party Hosted By R29 Editor-At-Large Drew Barrymore at Sunset Tower on December 10, 2014 in West Hollywood, California (Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton commented, "Happy birthday beautiful!!"

Natalie Imbruglia

Natalie Imbruglia welcomed her to the club with, "#48ISGREAT welcome to the club and Happy Birthday Earth Angel."

Michelle Pfeiffer

Michelle Pfeiffer wished Barrymore a happy birthday on her Instagram Story. The images showed the two of them taking a selfie together inscribed, "Wishing a very special lady a very Happy Birthday!!!"

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Michelle Pfeiffer wished Barrymore a happy birthday on her Instagram Story (Instagram/@michellepfeifferofficial)

Penn Badgley

Penn Badgley, the star of one of Drew Barrymore's favorite sitcoms 'You' surprised Barrymore with a surprise appearance on 'The Drew Barrymore Show' as a birthday treat.

The cast of her performance shocked her by putting her in a glass case and bringing her out, much like how Badgley's Joe Goldberg does with his victims. Upon seeing Badgley, 36, Barrymore collapsed to the ground in awe, to which he quipped, "You are not supposed to want this!" 



 

Reese Witherspoon

Barrymore's friend Reese Witherspoon posted an image of them together inscribed, "Happiest Birthday to my dear friend forever @drewbarrymore!" Witherspoon added at the bottom of the image, "You are such a bright light in this world. Keep shining, Sister!"

(reesewitherspoon/Instagram)
(Instagram/@reesewitherspoon)

Brooke Shields

Brooke Shields posted a birthday tribute, writing, "happy birthday my dearest @drewbarrymore 💗 you are so loved!!"



 

Although Barrymore has a talk show, a beauty line, and a line of kitchenware, many of her fans know her most for her part in the famous classic movie 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.'

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