The 21st annual GLAAD Media Awards, which recognises and honours the fair and accurate representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, took place in Los Angeles last night.
According to Radar Online, Barrymore received the 'Vanguard Award' for her work in furthering equality for all people. Most recently, she played the lesbian daughter of Robert De Niro's character in the 2009 film Everybody's Fine.
Actress-comedienne Wanda Sykes was also honoured with the 'Stephen F Kolzak Award' for her work on behalf of the LGBT community while Adam Lambert performed at the event.
