Children can be difficult talk show guests sometimes, as they can often be very shy. However, 7 year-old Drew Barrymore did not have that problem when she appeared on Johnny Carson’s “Tonight Show” 36 years ago. After watching this clip, it’s clear that Barrymore was destined to be a star!

Barrymore appeared on the “Tonight Show” in 1982 to promote her movie “E.T.” Things got off to a rocky start when she slipped as she walked onstage, but she handled the situation with grace and bounced back quickly. The audience was immediately won over by her charm as she blamed her fall on her slippery shoes.

Carson and Barrymore moved on to discussing her career as an actress, and the little girl was incredibly candid. At one point, she even popped out her fake front teeth to show how she wore them while her adult teeth were coming in! Carson asked her if she would be more comfortable ditching them, and Barrymore then took the teeth out and placed them right on his desk!

Barrymore later opened up about “E.T.” and talked about how director Steven Spielberg had given her the role she played. She explained that she first auditioned for “Poltergeist,” but Spielberg didn’t think she was a good fit for that film. He remembered her when casting for “E.T.” and had her come in to audition again, and the rest is history!

Social media users have commented saying that it’s clear from this interview that Barrymore was going to be a big star.

“She obviously is a natural on stage, no fear at all, sharp and adorable,” wrote one user, with another adding, “God she was just adorable!”

“Not only is she adorable, but I’m amazed at her composure. Not many seven-year olds could hold a conversation for 9 minutes,” a third user wrote.

Though Barrymore did move on to having a remarkable acting career, she is currently taking a break from acting to raise her two daughters.

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