Biography
Who is Minnie Driver?
Early life and real name
Minnie Driver was born Amelia Fiona Jessica Driver in Marylebone, United Kingdom, on January 31, 1970. Her mother, Gaynor Churchward, worked as a fabric designer and former couture model, while her father, Charles Ronald Driver, served as a director of London United Investments and earned the Distinguished Flying Medal. Minnie spent her early childhood years growing up in Barbados until she reached the age of six. Her elder sister, Kate, gave her the childhood nickname Minnie because she struggled to pronounce the name Amelia.
Career highlights
Minnie Driver made her television debut in a 1991 advertisement for Right Guard deodorant and also performed on stage that same year. She supplemented her income during this period by working as a jazz vocalist and guitarist. Her breakthrough in film arrived when she played the lead role in the 1995 movie Circle of Friends, acting opposite Chris O'Donnell. That same year, she appeared in the James Bond film GoldenEye.
Music career
Before working extensively as an actress, Minnie Driver established herself as a singer and songwriter. At age 19, she became part of the Milo Roth Band, which secured a recording contract. She also collaborated with Bomb the Bass on their 1994 album Clear. In 2001, she signed recording deals with EMI and Rounder Records and performed at the SXSW music festival.
Personal life
Minnie Driver was in a relationship with actor Matt Damon after they met while filming Good Will Hunting in 1997, though the pair split up early the following year. She was later briefly engaged to Josh Brolin in 2001. She has a son who was born in 2008 following a brief relationship with television writer and producer Timothy J. Lea. In 2019, she confirmed that she was in a relationship with Addison O'Dea.
Birthday and age
Minnie Driver was born on January 31, 1970, which makes Minnie 56 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Minnie shares the date with 29 other famous people.
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