Drew Barrymore’s teenage photos proved she was ultimate 90s icon

Drew Barrymore has delighted fans by taking a nostalgic trip back to the decade that defined her as a Hollywood icon.

Following her 51st birthday on Sunday, the talk show host posted a charming Instagram video responding to a question from her daughters, Olive and Frankie: "Mom, what were you like in the 90s?"

The post features a playful clip of Barrymore attempting the "flossing" dance, before transitioning into a montage of candid, rare snapshots from her teenage years.

Set to the evocative 1998 track "Iris" by the Goo Goo Dolls, the photos show a young Barrymore sporting her signature short blonde hair, cuddling a goat, and enjoying simple moments like eating pasta.

“Oh the 90s! I went down memory lane looking at these photographs,” the Charlie’s Angels star wrote. The post sparked a wave of admiration from fellow celebrities, with Florence Pugh commenting, “You were just the coolest ever with the coolest hair and the coolest smile. Ahhhhh,” while Rachel Zegler labelled her "the baddest in the game."

Beyond the aesthetic nostalgia, the trip down memory lane carries emotional weight. Barrymore has often used her platform to discuss the grit required to navigate fame as a child star.

Reflecting on her turbulent youth, she previously noted that the hardships taught her resilience. “The most valuable lesson I've learned is that nothing is a given… Don't take anything for granted,” she shared.

This latest glimpse into her past serves as a heartwarming reminder of how far the "legend" has come.