Did You Know...

... in the 1995 film "Circle of Friends", 5'10 Minnie Driver had to walk in a ditch when next to 5'10 Chris O'Donnell because producers wanted Chris to appear taller.

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Minnie Driver (Jan. 31, 1970) was born in London, the product of an affair. Driver was raised in Barbados, but moved back to England as a teen. She attended the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. She began her career with stage roles and bit television spots, but it was her role as 'Benny' in 1995's "Circle of Friends" (for which she gained 30 pounds) that made her recognizable. Driver went on to costar in "Grosse Pointe Blank", "Sleepers", and "GoldenEye". It was her performance as 'Skylar' in 1997's "Good Will Hunting" that earned her Oscar and SAG nominations for Best Supporting Actress. She has since had starring roles in "Beautiful", "The Governess", "Return to Me", and "The Phantom of the Opera". Next up for Driver, "Conviction" (with Sam Rockwell and Hilary Swank), and "Goats" (with David Duchovny and Vera Farmiga).