Amelia Fiona J. Driver was born January 31, 1970 in Finsbury Park, London. Her mother, 'Gaynor Churchward' , she announced that she was expecting her first child. On September 5, 2008, she gave birth to a boy named Henry Story Driver. The name of the baby's father has not been revealed.
She was raised in Barbados.
Attended finishing schools in Paris and Grenoble.
Her sister, Kate Driver , is a model and producer.
Worked as a jazz singer and guitarist in London.
(August 2000) Had her appendix removed.
(April 2001) Officially announced her engagement to boyfriend, actor Josh Brolin.
(Oct 2001) Announced she and Josh Brolin had broken up.
Claims that one of the reasons why she and ex-fiance Josh Brolin broke-up is due to Brolins step-mother, Barbra Streisand , constantly trying to take charge of her wedding.
Completed her debut album, Everything Ive Got In My Pocket
Trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, whose alumni include Elizabeth Knowelden , Terence Stamp , Julia Ormond , Rupert Friend , Angela Lansbury , Matthew Goode , Sue Johnston , Hugh Bonneville and Julian Fellowes.
The name Minnie was a childhood nickname.
She was inspired to act after being bowled over by Meryl Streep in Sophies Choice .
During her appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" , she described her place of dwelling as a "modular" home by the beach in Los Angeles, CA. She used the word "modular" despite Jay Leno s attempts at correcting her to say "trailer".
She is an avid surfer (hence living by the beach) as revealed on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" .
Recorded dialogue for a scene in The Simpsons Movie. Her scene was ultimately cut from the film.
Announced on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on March 13, 2008 that she is pregnant with her first child.
Gave birth to first child, a boy named Henry Story Driver, on September 5, 2008. He weighed 9 lbs. 12 oz.
Did not return to work until five months after giving birth to her son Henry, in order to begin filming Conviction (2010/II) .
Is a vegetarian.
Sister of Edward Churchward.
Daughter of Gaynor Churchward and Ronnie Driver.
(July 2003) Performing "Sexual Perversity In Chicago" alongside Matthew Perry , Hank Azaria and Kelly Reilly in Londons Comedy Theatre.
Born at 5:25 AM.
Father of her son Henry is Timothy J. Lea. His identity as the father of Drivers son remained a secret until 2012, when Driver opened up about the identity of the father of Henry. Driver and Lea, who dated for a short time in 2009, werent dating anymore during Drivers pregnancy and Lea wasnt involved much in his sons upbringing.
Gave birth to her son Henry naturally at home after enduring a 25-hour labor.
Her half uncle Leslie Driver was a stage actor in repertory theatres under the name of Leslie Stancliffe. He died in 1947 age 38.
Her father was a front gunner in bombers early in WWII and was awarded the DFM for saving some of his crew when they were shot down and crashed in the sea.
