E.T was inspired by the divorce of Steven Spielberg's parents

Emmerdale’s Al Chapman is in the middle of an intense feud with Cain Dingle which could reach an end after a horrific car crash took place on Wednesday. Outside of the soap though, the actor who plays Al, Michael Woodman, has had a very exciting acting career. The 47 year old recently spoke to The Mirror about how his car chase scenes in Emmerdale were reminiscent of his Hollywood days.

Drew Barrymore has consistently proved that she knows how to handle co-parenting with her ex-husband, Will Kopelman, who she shares daughters Olive and Frankie with.ALSO: HELLO! launches Jubilee T-shirt collection to celebrate Queen Elizabeth in styleFans of the star aren't strangers to hearing all about how close she still is with his side of the family, having recently spent Mother's Day with him and even honoring his new wife, who he married in 2021.While Will, an art consultant, is more private than his ex-wife, he also proved just how friendly things are between them when he made a rare comment about his two daughters – and how much they take after their mom.WATCH: Drew reacts to Britney Spears' heartfelt tribute to herMORE: Drew Barrymore reveals how she proposed to a beloved star after three decades of friendshipThe sweet nod came about when the morning show host shared an unbelievable throwback of herself as a child as she stopped by a late night show in 1983.Drew comes from a long line of famous actors and actresses, and started acting herself when she was merely a year old, going on to get her big break in Steven Spielberg's E.T.In the clip, she's talking about how much she loves New York City, though she was born and raised in Los Angeles.

Doing it all! Drew Barrymore made a big impact in Hollywood as the adorable Gertie in Steven Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial — and has since expanded her impressive résumé.

Zack Sharf Sam Neill recently told Vanity Fair that’s he gotten a lot of flak over the years for his wobbly accent in “Jurassic Park,” in which he plays paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant with an accent that sounds American at times and then slightly New Zealand at other times.

Ke Huy Quan was just 12 years old when he was offered the chance to audition for "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom." It was a decision that forever changed his life. A few years prior, Quan and his family arrived in Los Angeles from their native Vietnam. A casting director had overheard the preteen practicing lines with his sibling and asked if he wanted to try out for the 1984 action-adventure film that starred Harrison Ford.

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial.The film is celebrating its 40th anniversary after being released in 1982.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticThe general public may not think of “E.T. the Extraterrestrial” as a divorce movie, per se … although Dee Wallace’s reading of the line “He hates Mexico” has always been one of its most resonant.

Josh Brolin says that Chris Pratt was the right man for the job of dinosaur wrangler in “Jurassic World”.

“The Drew Barrymore Show” on Monday, with the pair reminiscing about their time filming Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster classic back in 1982. “I knew you were going to be a director/producer back then,” Wallace told Barrymore, 47, after they emotionally embraced on stage. Barrymore was just 7 years old when she starred in “E.T.” — a film that catapulted her to international stardom.

Zack Sharf Rachel Zegler spoke critically to Elle magazine about how her press tour for “West Side Story” was often overtaken by questions regarding Ansel Elgort’s alleged sexual assault. Elgort was accused in June 2020 of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in 2014. The actor responded at the time by saying he has “never and would never assault anyone” and noting that he had a “brief, legal and entirely consensual relationship” with his accuser.

Drew Barrymore got a huge surprise from an old co-star.

EXCLUSIVE: Fox’s upcoming crime anthology drama Accused has added Oakes Fegley (The Goldfinch) and Robert Wisdom (Barry) to the cast as guest stars. They will appear opposite Michael Chiklis and Jill Hennessy. The series comes from executive producers Howard Gordon, Alex Gansa and David Shore.

Drew Barrymore couldn't help but go down memory lane – and shed some tears – upon receiving an epic surprise from her childhood on her morning talk show, The Drew Barrymore Show.MORE: Drew Barrymore has candid conversation about break-ups where she admits she tried to get back together with an exWhile the star is typically well prepared ahead of her guests' arrival and interviews with them, her show producers will occasionally set up a mystery guest who she finds out about just as they step out from backstage.Monday's surprise guest was someone with an undeniable impact on the actress' life, and one who played a key part in one of her most memorable and iconic roles.WATCH: Drew reacts to Britney Spears' heartfelt tribute to herMORE: Drew Barrymore wows in swimsuit video - but fans focus on something elseThe surprise guest was Dee Wallace, who played none other than Drew's mom on her first big break, playing Gertie on Steven Spielberg's E.T.She grew emotional the second Dee came out, quickly standing up to give her a long hug amid her obvious shock.The two didn't hesitate to get into the inevitable nostalgic conversation, as Dee dished out all the behind-the-scenes details of filming the movie – its 40th anniversary being this year – and just what the host was like back then.A post shared by Drew Barrymore (@drewbarrymore)Drew and Dee recreate a scene from E.T.She gave the star the sweetest compliment, admitting that even then, when she was seven-years-old, she: "Knew you were going to be a director [and] producer back then."MORE: Drew Barrymore speaks out after beloved Harry Potter star reveals she’s his crushMORE: Drew Barrymore opens up about how her tumultuous childhood influenced her approach to parentingHer

took home five Grammys Awards earlier this month, will make his big-screen acting debut in the upcoming musical remake of “The Color Purple.”The 35-year-old musician — who also serves as musical director and bandleader for “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” — is set to play Grady, the husband of sexy blues singer Shug Avery, a role previously announced will be filled by 51-year-old Taraji P. Henson (“Hidden Figures,” “Empire”).

Hot off his five Grammy wins including Album of the Year this month, Oscar winner Jon Batiste has joined the remake of The Color Purple, whose producers include Steven Spielberg, Oprah Winfrey and Quincy Jones.

Lise Pedersen Italian director, screenwriter and producer Marco Bellocchio has opened up about his career and upcoming projects during a masterclass at the 53rd edition of Visions du Réel, where he received an honorary award.The 82-year-old master is guest of honor at the documentary film festival, which includes a retrospective of a dozen of his works and a screening of his latest film, “Marx Can Wait,” a documentary about his twin brother Camilo’s suicide in December 1968. Featuring footage filmed during a family get-together, personal archive material and clips from his films, it is an intimate and poignant documentary that explores how his brother’s death deeply influenced Bellocchio’s work over the decades.

Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose will executive produce “Two and Only,” an original screenplay by Latina and LGBTQ+ writer Jen Rivas-DeLoose (“Selena: The Series”) for Sony’s Screen Gems, according to an individual with knowledge of the project.The project will serve as a star vehicle for DeBose, who recently became the first openly queer woman of color to win an Academy Award for her portrayal of ‘Anita’ in Spielberg’s “West Side Story.”While plot details are being kept under wraps, the project is described as “My Best Friend’s Wedding” with a bisexual Latina pov, and will be overseen at Screen Gems by Scott Strauss and Giselle Johnson.Producing the project are Sad Unicorn’s Randall Einhorn and Jeremy Stern.DeBose was most recently seen in Steven Spielberg’s reimagining of “West Side Story,” for which she won the Academy Award, SAG Award, BAFTA, and Critics Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress. She is currently in production on Sony Pictures’ “Kraven,” which is set to release January 13, 2023.