Barrymore
Americannoun
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Maurice Herbert Blythe, 1847–1905, U.S. and English actor, born in India.
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his children: Ethel, 1879–1959, John, 1882–1942, and Lionel, 1878–1954, U.S. actors.
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I was reminded of the line while watching a recent chat about cosmetic procedures between Drew Barrymore and Lena Dunham, who’s promoting her new memoir, “Famesick.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
Due to the series of events, Lyonne missed her scheduled Wednesday morning appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Having invested so much time, energy, and money in renovating the dwelling, many might wonder why Barrymore is choosing to sell, less than a year after that work was finally completed.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
And when it came to the design choices in the property, Barrymore led the charge, selecting a majority of the furniture, finishes, and even the paint colors, which can be seen in the listing photos.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
When we were kids, S. and I once had a beautiful lunch with John Barrymore.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
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