Drew Barrymore is gearing up for a major milestone and she's going to celebrate it in the best way possible.
The actress will soon mark the 40th anniversary of the movie E.T. in which she starred when she was seven years old.
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But she won't be alone as The Drew Barrymore Show host told People, she'll be watching it with her daughters and the film's creator, Steven Speilberg, too!
In an interview with the magazine, Drew shared rare insight into her relationship with the famed director, and went as far as to call him a "father figure".
© Photo: Getty ImagesDrew will mark the E.T 40th anniversary with her daughters and Steven Spielberg too
"I've actually been speaking with Steven Spielberg about it," she said about the impending anniversary. "He calls my girls who he held when they were babies, and he's known them throughout their lives.
"I do want to revel in this moment with them and include them and celebrate with Steven."
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Drew continued: "He's a big father figure to me. So he's like, 'We're not missing this moment with your kids.' I'm like, 'Okay. You're right. We can't. You're right.'
© Photo: Getty ImagesDrew and Steven have remained good friends
"This is very emotional and full circle. My kids are very close to the age that I was when E.T. came out. Frankie actually is at the age. She is seven, and she will just be turning eight, and Olive is nine. She'll be turning 10. This is where I'm at, and they love Steven."
The original film was released in June 11, 1982, and Drew played Gertie, the younger sister of Elliot, played by Henry Thomas, who befriends an extraterrestrial.
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They move him into their family home, but when government officials learn of his existence they try to capture him and take him away.
Drew starred in E.T. when she was seven years old
Drew and Steven met while making the film and have remained close ever since.
When speaking to Dax Shepherd on his Armchair Expert podcast, she said: "I got lucky. He single-handedly changed my life. He was also someone who I didn't realize until I was older was also very fatherly.
"He calls me his first kid. He was appalled by me wearing red lipstick or when I did Playboy. He sent me a note, 'Cover up!'"
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