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Amelia Fiona J. DriverBirth Date :
January 31, 1970Birth Place :
London, England, UKClaim to fame :
As Bernadette 'Benny' Hogan in "Circle of Friends" (1995)
Sneak Peek at Uma Thurman-Starrer 'Motherhood' Found
January 15, 2009 04:01:09Entertainment Weekly (EW) has previewed an exclusive sneak peek at "Motherhood". Less than a minute long, the video features the scene in which Minnie Driver's character confronts Uma Thurman's for telling others about her most personal and private experience.
Obviously upset, Driver pours her anger over the phone across the street of what seems to be Thurman's apartment and doesn't even bother to come in to the building. When Thurman argues that she thinks Driver's experience is something that every single mom could relate, Driver gets even annoyed, claiming that she doesn't want everyone to feel sorry for her and that she's a grown up. The clip can be seen via EW.
New Mom Minnie Driver Debuts Baby's Pics on Her MySpace Page
October 07, 2008 11:10:05Living a low profile life since giving birth to son Henry Story Driver on September 5, 2008, Minnie Driver introduces the world to the newborn baby, posting several pictures of him on her MySpace page. The actress-mother posted several first images of her one-month-old son on her MySpace social networking web page Monday, October 6.
One picture, which has made its round on the Internet, shows her sitting on a chair wearing a blue-colored clothes that looked like a hospital outfit. She is seen holding Henry, who's sleeping peacefully, on her chest. The mother and son look relaxed and happy as she smiles down at the tiny bundle in her arms.
Actress Minnie Driver Gives Birth to Baby Boy
September 09, 2008 09:09:16British-born actress Minnie Driver has become a mother for the first time when she gave birth to a baby boy Friday, September 5 in Los Angeles. The newborn infant is named Henry Story Driver. He weighed 9 lbs., 12 oz.
Jessica Kolstad, a representative for Driver, confirmed the birth of the baby to People magazine. The representative, however, didn't mention any further details.
Minnie Driver Keeping Baby's Sex a Surprise, Already Decided on Names
July 15, 2008 01:07:51She wouldn't reveal the identity of the man who has impregnated her. She as well won't reveal the sex of the baby she's carrying. Minnie Driver, nevertheless, has picked out names for her not yet born baby.
According to the news media, the pregnant actress is going to name her baby Thomas if it's a boy and Isabel if it's a girl. About the options, she claimed that she was just being "traditional" and avoided the Hollywood trend to give children wacky monikers.
Friends and Family Joined Minnie Driver for a Casual Baby Shower
June 23, 2008 11:06:15Pregnant actress Minnie Driver enjoyed a casual baby shower, held at a friend's home in Malibu on Saturday, June 21. There were nearly 40 guests invited to the event.
The party's color scheme, per People, was pink with the home was decorated with pink and white peonies. The guests enjoyed basil lemonade, finger sandwiches and berry cake from Sweet Lady Jane as part of the buffet, suggesting that Driver might be expecting a baby girl she has been longing for.
Minnie Driver's Baby's Daddy Is English, to Come Out in Time
May 09, 2008 02:05:30Has been very secretive about the identity of the man who has impregnated her, Minnie Driver finally broke her silence, shared a few details about the father of the baby she's carrying. Quashed previous rumors that claimed musician Craig Zolezzi as her baby's daddy, Driver told U.K. Independent newspaper on Thursday, May 8, "Craig's not the dad!" insisted that "He's my great friend, and he's been so cool about it."
Wouldn't reveal the father's identity, Driver only hinted the man is English and "sort of in the same business ... he's really busy, like me." On her keeping mum about the identity of the man, the actress explained "I want to shield the baby's dad as much as I can because it wasn't his choice to get roped into all this stuff."
Minnie Driver's Baby's Daddy Has Been Revealed
April 17, 2008 03:04:14The secret has been revealed. The guy who sperminated actress-singer Minnie Driver is Craig Zolezzi, a musician from the San Francisco area, Life&Style has claimed.
Rumors on Driver's pregnancy first arose in February after she was spotted leaving a Los Angeles clinic looking at sonograms with a pal. She, according to reports, then called her boyfriend, Matthew, in England and talked about "getting bloodwork done" before was overheard telling her pal, "Matthew says I should be quiet so no one hears me."
Minnie Driver: 'My Due Date's in August!'
April 08, 2008 11:04:57British actress-singer Minnie Driver has revealed her due date. Addressed that matter to US Weekly on Saturday night, April 5 after performing a set from her new album "Seastories" at Hotel Cafe in Hollywood, she said "My due date's in August!"
When being asked about her cravings, Driver told the publication, "I haven't wanted to eat as much food as I think I want to eat! I'm not as hungry as everyone told me I'd be." She, moreover, also informed US Weekly she hoped her pregnancy wouldn't get in the way of her touring as she still plans to hit "France, Germany, Norway, Switzerland and England ... and do a movie with Uma Thurman!"
Minnie Driver Confirms Pregnancy on Jay Leno's Show
March 14, 2008 11:03:36The pregnancy rumors that hit Minnie Driver have been confirmed. The actress has during an appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on Thursday, March 13, confirmed that she's carrying a bun in the oven.
Driver verified her pregnancy after Leno joked that it appeared she was gaining weight from too many trips to the Hometown Buffet. When Leno asked point blank if she was pregnant, Driver responded with a definitive, "Yes, I am," adding that she loves "it more than anything else."
British Star Minnie Driver Rumored to Be Pregnant
February 18, 2008 01:02:52Minnie Driver has fueled pregnancy rumors after she was spotted leaving a Los Angeles clinic.
Minnie, who was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the 1997 film "Good Will Hunting," was spotted at a Los Angeles doctor's office looking at sonograms with a pal thus prompted pregnancy speculation.
Hollywood Celebs Ousted by Malibu Blaze
November 27, 2007 12:11:01Yes it's true and has been confirmed that Red Hot Chili Peppers' bassist Flea has lost his home because of the weekend's wildfires. Just yesterday rumors are circulating on that matter with some news media reporting that his home wasn't destroyed and some others claimed it was. And here comes a conformation from Flea's spokeswoman who revealed his home "had burnt to a crisp" in the Malibu fires Saturday morning November 24th.
Set the record straight on the unfortunate, the spokeswoman explained that Flea had purchased a home for more than $10 million in Malibu last year, but the house that burned was another he owned in the hills west of Corral Canyon. That French country-style home is listed for sale for $4.8 million on the website of real estate firm Pritchett-Rapf & Associates.
Hilary Duff's Fun, Sexy and Girly Vaseline Photo Ads
September 17, 2007 10:09:40
Hilary Duff is getting even more expressive with age. The singer is exposing her skin for the latest Vaseline ads and the photos are on the net already.
Representing the so-called "petroleum jelly" product, Hilary says in the ads "Skin is a part of you, and you have to be proud of what you have. I feel comfortable in my own skin. Sometimes showing a little is fun. It makes me feel sexy and girly."
The 59th Annual Emmy Awards, the Nominees Are in!
July 20, 2007 10:07:08
The 59th annual Emmy Awards won't be held until September 16th later this year, but the nominees are in already. "The Sopranos", "Ugly Betty", and "Grey's Anatomy" are among the series dominating the award nominees list announced Thursday July 19th.
ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" is nominated for the Drama Series award, running for the category with the likes of "Boston Legal", "Heroes", "House", and "The Sopranos". The hit dramedy series "Ugly Betty" is vying for the category of Comedy Series with "Entourage", "The Office", "30 Rock", and "Two and a Half Men" as the competitors.
Minnie Driver Is the New Lara Croft in "ReVisioned: Tomb Raider"
July 07, 2007 11:07:27
Minnie Driver is the new Lara Croft. The English actress and singer-songwriter, who first came to broad public attention when she played the lead role in "Circle of Friends" (1995), has signed on as the voice of Lara Croft in an online animated series called "ReVisioned: Tomb Raider."
"ReVisioned: Tomb Raider" is GameTap's new 10-part animated series premiering July 10th at GameTap.com/TombRaider. GameTap itself is Turner Broadcasting's video-game-themed broadband network.
Minnie Driver Takes Chance on Second Album
June 04, 2007 04:06:08
Minnie Driver is back to music mode with new album although quite battered with the mildly received debut album "Everything I've Got in My Pocket". Refusing to give up, Driver got her hands on the writing of the 12 tracks and even played the guitar herself.
The sophomore effort that is titled "Seastories" still has the same producer Marc "Doc" Dauer to helm the project, but there is now also the contribution of Grammy Award winning Jim Scott, singer/songwriters Ryan Adams and Liz Phair among others.
Celebrities Serving Thanksgiving Meals to the Homeless
November 23, 2006 01:11:54
Minnie Driver joined numbers of celebrities and politicians serving Thanksgiving meals to the homeless on Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles Wednesday Nov 22nd.
The likes of Tony Danza, Kirk Douglas, Kevin Nealon, Sally Kirkland, Jason Ritter, Judy Tenuta and Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa were all teaming up for the annual event at the Los Angeles Mission on East Fifth Street.
Minnie Driver, Eddie Izzard Encountering "Lowlife"
February 06, 2006 04:02:39Hollywood star Minnie Driver and British comedian Eddie Izzard are about to encounter "Lowlife." The twosome will play husband and wife which are the lead roles in the US drama produced by Nip/Tuck.
Speaking on their involvement in the project, FX Networks president John Landgraf says, "It's a very complicated marriage, and both characters are really strong, so we needed two actors who are perfectly matched up and can hold their own."
