Celebs Make Shocking Confessions About Their Lives

In her memoir Little Girl Lost, Drew Barrymore revealed how early her exposure to drugs really began. She admitted that the first time she ever smoked marijuana, she was only ten years old—an age when most kids are still worried about homework, not substance use.

The confession highlights how fame accelerated her childhood in damaging ways. Growing up surrounded by adults and Hollywood excess blurred every boundary that should have protected her. Barrymore’s honesty offers a sobering look at how early normalization of drugs can shape a young life long before anyone realizes the cost.