Attended finishing schools in Paris and Grenoble.

Dated Josh Brolin. [Oct. 1999 - Oct. 2001]

She was raised in Barbados.

Dated Matt Damon. [1997]

Had her appendix removed. [August 2000]

Claims that one of the reasons why she and ex-fiance Josh Brolin broke-up is due to Brolin's step-mother, Barbra Streisand, constantly trying to take charge of her wedding.

Recorded dialogue for a scene in The Simpsons Movie (2007). Her scene was ultimately cut from the film.

Her sister, Kate Driver, is a model.

Trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, whose alumni include Terence Stamp, Julia Ormond, Rupert Friend, Angela Lansbury, Matthew Goode, Sue Johnston, Hugh Bonneville and Julian Fellowes.

Dated Taylor Hawkins.

Appeared in a Halifax Building Society advert as a mum at school gates.

The name Minnie was a childhood nickname.

Announced she and Josh Brolin had broken up. [October 2001]

She was inspired to act after being bowled over by Meryl Streep in Sophie's Choice (1982).

She is an avid surfer (hence living by the beach) as revealed on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (1992).

Worked as a jazz singer and guitarist in London.

Completed her debut album, 'Everything I've Got In My Pocket' (2004)

Has a tattoo of a rose on her right hip.

Officially announced her engagement to boyfriend, actor Josh Brolin. [April 2001]

During her appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (1992), 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".