Minnie Driver Height, Weight, Age, Boyfriend, Family, Facts, Biography

Minnie Driver is a British-American actress, voice artist, singer, songwriter, and producer who is known for having been cast in films and shows like Good Will Hunting,Sleepers,The Phantom of the Opera,Circle of Friends,Barneys Version,Return to Zero,Take,Speechless,The Riches,Tarzan,Will & Grace,About a Boy,The Red Tent,The Deep,My Good Friend,The Politicians Wife,Beyond the Lights,Ripple Effect,High Heels and Low Lifes,Ella

Minnie Driver Quick Info
Height5 ft 10 in
Weight64 kg
Date of BirthJanuary 31, 1970
Zodiac SignAquarius
Eye ColorDark Brown

Minnie Driver is a British-American actress, voice artist, singer, songwriter, and producer who is known for having been cast in films and shows like Good Will Hunting, Sleepers, The Phantom of the Opera, Circle of Friends, Barney’s Version, Return to Zero, Take, Speechless, The Riches, Tarzan, Will & Grace, About a Boy, The Red Tent, The Deep, My Good Friend, The Politician’s Wife, Beyond the Lights, Ripple Effect, High Heels and Low Lifes, Ella Enchanted, Grosse Pointe Blank, The Governess, and South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut. For her performance in Good Will Hunting, she was nominated for an Academy Award for “Best Supporting Actress”, Screen Actors Guild Award for “Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role”, and Satellite Award for “Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture” while she bagged the London Film Critics’ Circle Award for “British Supporting Actress of the Year”.

Born Name

Amelia Fiona Jessica Driver

Nick Name

Minnie

Sun Sign

Aquarius

Born Place

Marylebone, London, England, United Kingdom

Residence

Los Angeles, California, United States

Nationality

English

Education

Minnie Driver went to the Bedales School in Hampshire. She was then enrolled in Collingham College in Kensington.

Minnie polished her acting skills at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London.

Occupation

Actress, Singer, Songwriter, Voice Artist, Producer

Family

  • Father – Charles Ronald Driver (Distinguished Flying Medal winner for his services in World War II and director of London United Investments)
  • Mother – Gaynor Churchward Millington (Fabric Designer and former couture model)
  • Siblings – Kate Driver (Older Sister) (Film producer and manager), Charlie Driver (Younger Step-Brother), Edward Churchward (Younger Step-Brother)
  • Others – Charles Edmund Driver (Paternal Grandfather), Mary Jessie Maggie McGregor/Kelley (Paternal Grandmother), Francis Charles Millington (Maternal Grandfather), Constance Amy Lacey (Maternal Grandmother)

Manager

Minnie Driver has been repped by –

  • Artist and Brand Management
  • Untitled Entertainment, Talent Management Company, Beverly Hills, California, United States

Genre

Folk, pop, rock

Instruments

Vocals, guitar

Labels

Zoe Records, Rounder Records

Build

Athletic

Height

5 ft 10 in or 178 cm

Weight

64 kg or 141 lbs

Boyfriend / Spouse

Minnie Driver has dated –

  • Mick Jagger – Minnie Driver is reported to be one of the countless women with whom the rock legend and The Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger had an affair.
  • John Cusack (1996-1997) – Minnie and actor John Cusack fell for each other while playing the lead characters in the 1997 movie, Grosse Pointe Black.
  • Matt Damon (1997-1998) – Driver fell in love with actor Matt Damon while working with him in his movie Good Will Hunting. However, the end of their affair was rather messy and harsh on Minnie as Matt decided to use The Oprah Winfrey Show as a forum to announce that he was single. That was the first and last time Driver got to know the status quo of her relationship.
  • Taylor Hawkins (1998) – She had a short-termed romance with Taylor Hawkins, the American musician best known as the drummer for the rock band Foo Fighters, in the year 1998.
  • Josh Brolin (1998-2001) – Minnie started dating Josh Brolin after working with him in the straight-to-video flick Slow Burn in 1998. In January 2001, they got engaged. However, plans to hold the wedding at a clifftop estate, where Josh’s father had got married, were scrapped as they broke the engagement in October 2001.
  • Chris Isaak (2001) – Minnie Driver had a steamy fling with American rocker Chris Isaak in 2001. They were spotted getting cozy backstage at Chris’ concert in Canada.
  • Harrison Ford (2001-2002) – Minnie began a rebound affair with much older actor Harrison Ford in November 2001 after meeting him at a mutual friend Timothy White’s art show at a Los Angeles gallery.
  • David Schwimmer (2005) – Minnie went out with Friends star David Schwimmer after they got close while working in 2005 London Play, Some Girl(s).
  • Criss Angel (2006-2007) – In 2006, Driver started dating Las Vegas-based magician Criss Angel. In September, Chris proposed to her during a romantic holiday in Mexico. However, she was unlucky in love again as Chris dumped her for Cameron Diaz.
  • Timothy J. Lea (2007-2008) – Minnie had a short-lived affair with television executive Timothy J. Lea, which led to her being pregnant with a child. In September 2008, she gave birth to a son, Mark.
  • Matthew Felker (2011-2013) – In 2011, Driver got herself a hunky, toyboy boyfriend Matthew Felker. She was spotted on a number of events with him as well as holidaying in Barbados in April 2012.
  • Elliott Smith (2014) – In 2014, Driver was reported to be dating singer Elliott Smith after they were pictured holding hands while having lunch. Minnie first met Elliott while working in Good Will Hunting and thereafter became close friends. Elliot did the music for the movie.
  • Ryan Kavanaugh (2014) – Minnie debuted her new relationship with billionaire Ryan Kavanaugh at the Golden Globe Awards held in January 2014.
  • Addison O’Dea (2019-Present) – In 2019, she started dating American filmmaker and writer Addison O’Dea.

    • Race / Ethnicity

    White

    On her father’s side, she is of English and Scottish descent. She also has Irish roots.

    Hair Color

    Dark Brown

    Eye Color

    Dark Brown

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    • Lanky and slim figure
    • Freckles on the body
    • Curly Hair

    Brand Endorsements

    Minnie Driver has appeared in a TV commercial for E! Entertainment Television cable channel.

    She was also featured alongside Daisy Fuentes and Mari Winsor in a TV advert for Winsor Pilates, and an infomercial for Mari’s Winsor Pilates fitness system.

    Plus, she has worked in promotional campaigns for the following brands –

    • Mazda
    • Vodafone mobile phones
    • Right Guard
    • Derm Exclusive skin care system (Infomercial)

    Best Known For

    • Her supporting role in the 1997 Academy Award-winning movie, Good Will Hunting.
    • For playing the role of Dahlia Malloy in the TV series The Riches.

    First Album

    She released her first album Everything I’ve Got in My Pocket in 2004 via Zoë Records. It reached #43 on the US Top Heatseekers list.

    First Film

    Minnie first appeared in a 1992 short film The Zebra Man in the role of Emily Ashdown.

    First TV Show

    Her TV show debut came in BBC 1 series The House of Eliott in 1991 for her guest role as Mary.

    Personal Trainer

    Minnie Driver is a big fan of Pilates and yoga workout. She also likes doing cardio workouts to keep her ageless figure in the best shape. On the whole, she spends 5 days a week for exercise.

    When it comes to eating, she relies on a low-carb diet to keep her going.

    Minnie Driver Favorite Things

    • Italian Restaurant – Lo Scoglio (near Positano in the Bay of Naples)
    • Italian Restaurant Meal – Gnocchi
    • Cold Italian Breakfast Meal – Pizza

    Source – BonAppetit.com

    Minnie Driver Facts

  • Before establishing herself as an actress, Minnie used to work as a singer and jazz guitarist in London.
  • She decided to make acting her profession as early as 1982 after watching Meryl Streep’s virtuoso performance in Sophie’s Choice.
  • At the age of 15, she got a tattoo of a red rose on her right butt cheek.
  • In a 2016 interview, Minnie revealed that she was sexually assaulted at the age of 17 while holidaying in Greece. When she reported the incident to the police, she was partially blamed for the incident.
  • She co-starred as Maya DiMeo, the fierce and determined mother of the family, in the ABC sitcom, Speechless, from 2016 to 2019. This role got her nominated for a People’s Choice Award in the “Favorite Actress in a New TV Series” category in 2017.
  • She loves surfing and it is one of the reasons behind living right on the beach.
  • Driver was rejected for the role of Skylar in Good Will Hunting because she wasn’t sexy and cute enough. However, she had Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s backing.
  • Alongside Guy Pearce, Pierce Brosnan, Alexandra Shipp, Clark Gregg, and Odeya Rush, she appeared as Ellen Birch in the 2018 thriller film, Spinning Man.
  • She is flexitarian, meaning, she eats the meat of selected animals. She avoids eating animals that she loves, which includes cow, lamb, and pig.
  • Minnie was the first choice of the director Adam Shankman to play Mary Fiore in the film The Wedding Planner (2001). Somehow, the role was finally played by Jennifer Lopez.
  • Minnie and James Marsden were neighbors in the past.

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