Producer Back in 1995, Drew Barrymore was just twenty and already had a lifetime’s worth of ups and downs behind her. She sat in a studio office, listening to producers tell her which roles she should play, what kind of actress she should be. After surviving wild teenage years, tabloid headlines, and rehab, she was ready for something new. So, she made a call that would flip her story – and shake up Hollywood.

She started her own production company and called it Flower Films. The name meant something. “Flower” was what her mom used to call her as a kid. By naming her company after that old nickname, Drew was saying, “This is my story now. I decide who I get to be.” Back then, Hollywood didn’t exactly roll out the red carpet for women in charge. The industry was still ruled by men, especially when it came to money and big decisions.

Flower Films kicked off with “Never Been Kissed” in 1999. Drew teamed up with her friend Nancy Juvonen to produce, and she starred as the lead – a sweet but awkward journalist going undercover at a high school. No one expected much, but it turned into a surprise hit, raking in more than $84 million on a $25 million budget.

Critics liked how fresh and honest it felt. Audiences loved Drew’s nerdy, lovable character. Success lit a fire under her. She saw that she could make movies where women weren’t just there for romance or to fill space in the background. Her female leads could be quirky and smart and real – flawed, funny, and actually interesting.

Then came the game changer: “Charlie’s Angels” in 2000. When Drew heard Columbia Pictures wanted to reboot the classic series, she wanted to run the whole show. Studio execs weren’t sure about handing a giant action movie to a company with just one movie under its belt.

Didn’t matter. According to Zoomboola, Drew Barrymore pushed ahead, pulled together Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu, and brought in McG (famous for his flashy music videos) to direct. Drew had a vision. The Angels wouldn’t just look cool and kick butt – they’d work together as equals. No fighting over men, no one playing second fiddle. These were three women with their own unique skills, watching each other’s backs. The movie blew up at the box office, earning $264 million worldwide.

The sequel in 2003 didn’t quite hit the same high, but it was still a hit. After “Angels,” Flower Films had options. The company started branching out, not getting stuck in one type of movie.

In 2004, they dropped “50 First Dates” with Adam Sandler – a romantic comedy about a woman with amnesia and the guy who falls for her, day after day. It proved Flower Films could do more than just female ensemble comedies; they could nail heartfelt romance too.

“Music and Lyrics” followed in 2007, with Hugh Grant and Drew playing a washed-up pop star and a quirky lyricist. It was packed with nostalgia, sharp jokes, and chemistry the critics loved. But Flower Films wasn’t just about rom-coms.

Early on, they took a wild bet on “Donnie Darko,” that weird and unforgettable movie about a troubled teen and his very creepy imaginary rabbit. The movie tanked in theaters but exploded on DVD, turning into a cult classic.

They didn’t stop at movies, either. Drew starred in the Netflix series “Santa Clarita Diet,” playing a zombie mom in suburbia. It was weird, funny, and totally different. Critics loved the show for its fresh take and Drew’s fearless performance.

Documentaries, too – Flower Films rolled out “Riding Giants,” a surfing film that brought big wave culture to a mainstream audience. It showed off their range, from blockbuster hits to niche, passionate stories. Almost thirty years in, Flower Films has built a catalog that covers just about everything – comedies, indies, TV shows, docs. It’s become a symbol for what happens when an actress stops waiting for the right role and starts creating her own.

Drew Barrymore proved women in Hollywood don’t have to just show up and smile for the camera. They can run the show, make the calls, and shape the stories. What really sets Flower Films apart? Authenticity. You can feel Drew’s optimism and her belief in women supporting women in every project. She built a place where women aren’t just acting out someone else’s lines – they’re writing, directing, and producing, telling stories that matter to them.