Millionaires From The 1970s And '80s Who Managed To Hold On To Their Fortune

10. Drew Barrymore - $125 million

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One of Hollywood's most inspirational success stories is the development of child star Drew Barrymore from successful entrepreneur and cherished television personality. Her path started with her epiphany performance in Steven Spielberg's E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial in the 1980s, which shot her into fame at an astonishingly young age. Barrymore skilfully negotiated the change from child actor to acknowledged adult performer, despite the difficulties sometimes associated with early fame—well-documented personal troubles among other things. Her career diversification—which spans commercial activities, producing, and acting—has been especially remarkable. Flower Films, her production company, has produced several hit films; her Flower Beauty cosmetics line has grown to be a major force in the beauty business. Her most recent endeavour as a chat show presenter on "The Drew Barrymore Show" has highlighted her inherent charm and capacity for audience connection in a novel way. Barrymore most famously committed a lot of time and money to charitable endeavours, especially in her capacity as Ambassador for the UN World Food Programme, therefore proving a real will to influence world affairs. Her capacity to remain relevant while increasing her impact in other sectors has confirmed her status as both a successful entrepreneur and cultural figure.