- Drew Barrymore appeared on Bravo's "Watch What Happens Live," and was asked about the possibility of an "E.T." sequel.
- Barrymore starred as Gertie in the 1982 Spielberg film.
- She explained that during the early '80s, Spielberg wasn't keen on doing sequels.
- "Because Steven Spielberg made 'Jaws' and 'E.T.,' there was a lot of talk within his camp about sequels," Barrymore said. "But he never wanted to make them because he felt like what he did was just as it should be."
- She added that when she was seven years old, Spielberg told her that they're "never going to make another sequel."
- "That was his philosophy, and who was I to ever question it?" Barrymore said.
- Watch the video below.
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