Drew Barrymore Was ‘Looking Too Unattractive,’ Told ‘Tone It Down’ for ‘Never Been Kissed’ [Video]

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Drew Barrymore was a brand-new producer when her production company Flower Films, which is why she felt she had to cave to beauty pressure from studio heads while making Never Been Kissed.

The 1999 comedy was the first film Barrymore produced, while also starring in it alongside Michael Vartan, David Arquette, Leelee Sobieski, Jessica Alba and so many more notable names, including James Franco in his film debut.

But the true lasting legacy of the film is the character of Josie “Grossie” Geller, portrayed and produced by Barrymore at just 24 years old. “At that time, people were very weary of actors being producers,” Barrymore said on her eponymous talk show this past week.

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The former child star who grew up in the spotlight was chatting with …