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HOLLYWOOD, CA — Robert MacLaughton was just 14
years old when he co-starred alongside Drew Barrymore in "E.T.
The Extra Terrestrial." Now, 20 years later, the 34-year-old
father of two, sorts mail for a Phoenix branch of the U.S.
Postal Service and still finds time to reflect upon his brush
with greatness.
"Being on the set with Drew was absolutely wonderful,"
MacNaughton said. "We were just like a really close family
and I'll always consider her a sister, despite the fact her
phone number is unlisted and her manager will no longer forward
my calls."
MacNaughton, who left Hollywood several years ago after acting
roles begin to dry up, is thrilled by the enormous success
Drew Barrymore has experienced during the last decade and
insists he's very happy with his own career choices.
"Sorting mail is every bit as exciting as being a big
celebrity like Drew. Yup, very exciting...umm, does anyone
know if we'll be getting residual checks soon? Because I'd
really like to know," MacNaughton said to nobody in particular.
MacNaughton, along with Henry Thomas, who played his little
brother in the film, spent six months working with Barrymore.
Now, MacNaughton and Thomas are back in the spotlight, reflecting
on Drew Barrymore's career in dozens of interviews to promote
the movie's 20th anniversary re-release.
"I don't know, I guess I liked her best in "Charlie's
Angeles," Thomas, 31, said. "Or maybe Poison Ivy
because we got to see Drew's more sexy side. By any chance,
did you know I had a bit part in 'Legends of the Fall?"
MacNaughton and Thomas both admitted they were saddened to
hear about Barrymore's recent divorce to comedian Tom Green,
and wanted to contact her, but even with MacNaughton's postal
connections, they still couldn't seem to find her home address.
"I just want to wish Drew all my love and wishes that
she'll find happiness again soon," Thomas said as he
crammed snacks from the green room in his pockets. "We're
all thinking about you, sis. Please call!"
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MacNaughton
much prefers the excitement of the post office to the dreary
shallowness of a movie star's career.
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