Drew Barrymore makes her directorial debut with girl-powered ` ` Whip It '' Actress and producer Barrymore says making the film was a dream come true . The actress is set to star in the movie which will be directed by her husband Jim Toth, who also produced it along with his brother John Toth. Since her acting debut aged seven the petite star known for her free-spirited energy and girl power credo has acted in and produced more than 40 films -- all of which she has drawn on for her directorial debut , `` Whip It . '' Barrymore says she drew on `` all those lessons '' from her years in Hollywood .
Drew Barrymore makes her directorial debut with girl-powered ` ` Whip It '' Actress and producer Barrymore says making the film was a dream come true . The actress is set to star in the movie which will be directed by her husband Jim Toth, who also produced it along with his brother John Toth. Barrymore says she drew on `` all those lessons '' from her years in Hollywood .