Minnie Driver Opens Up About Matt Damon Relationship In New Book

Minnie Driver joins the 3rd Hour of TODAY to discuss her new book, “Managing Expectations,” where she opens up about her relationship with “Good Will Hunting” co-star Matt Damon. She also talks about how she was able to write through the grief of losing her mother, saying “she would have been enraged” if the book wasn’t finished.
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[@MaineOffGrid.]

She was one of my first celebrity crush’s. Her accent. Her face. Her big grin. Her goofiness. Her hair. She’s beautiful.

[@QS-si3cq]

No apostrophe is used in pluralizing words. *Crushes

[@Maya_Ruinz]

She seems incredibly self aware and calm, really love her energy and vibes.

[@neekopeeko9054]

Did this woman actually get even more beautiful as she aged? She is stunning

[@j.b.9260]

I think women usually become more attractive in their 40's and 50's than before.

[@juliad368]

i know right. she is stunning. the sparkle in her eyes is amazing.

[@calisongbird]

She’s had plenty of help. All celebrities do.

[@markmauk8231]

​@@j.b.9260nope

[@lo1001]

I agree

[@tinafranco338]

Minnie Driver has always been one of my favorites. I think it's because her heart shines through everything she does. She is lovely, talented and I wish her success...I think best is yet to come for her.

[@souldesire5932]

She was at the Met Gala and they eat dishes with pedophilia themes..It's absolutely horrid and shocking how anyone can participate in it..She was there and so many other stars were in some pictures taken from what went on after what the public sees..People in hollywood aren't who they appear to be to the public..

[@mattdamons1293]

Hi Fred thanks for the lovely comment on my Post feel free to text me back

[@tinafranco338]

@@souldesire5932 Yes, I understand you saw pictures. The other day I saw pictures of you doing some horrid things. It must be true, I saw the pictures...

[@souldesire5932]

@@tinafranco338 Why do youtube comments seem so often like people just fail to actually think before they respond..Only difference is that you can't prove and show those pictures and I can, because it's literally in a video..And I don't make things up. There is a video that anyone can see..I can produce objective evidence and you can't, big difference..Now please humble yourself, I'm not saying things for no reason..

[@philsurtees]

@@souldesire5932 I never cease to be amazed by the fact that people are on the Internet, but don't bother to check out whether what they're saying is actually true, and even when they're told what they're saying is wrong, they will STILL stubbornly stick to their story. I don't mean to be political - I'm not American and I don't live there - but to me, as an external observer, this was possibly the most damaging long term aspect of Donald Trump's Presidency; that he taught people to just double down and stick to a lie - or whatever falsehood they are claiming - and just label reality "fake news" and "alternate facts". Everyone is entitled to their opinion - they always have been - but nowadays people mistakenly believe that makes their opinion valid, and that all opinions are equal, when they obviously aren't. You are entitled to believe that white is black, or that 1 + 2 = 5, but neither of those opinions it valid, or equal, and both of them are wrong; demonstrably so. It's just bizarre to me that we all walk around with a computer in our pockets which can instantly access most of human knowledge - something which you would think would have taken us to a new level - but instead there are people who are more ignorant than ever walking around...

[@kimzigcre8ives178]

Wow, she doesn't age. More importantly, she's so incredibly gracious. Just a breath of fresh air. Genuine, beautiful and entertaining. I wish I could see her in more things!

[@Belfastboi]

Massive Botox she’s on her 50s

[@hopefulforhumanity5625]

It is Botox and filler. But it makes her look beautiful. It doesn't work for everyone.

[@Belfastboi]

@@hopefulforhumanity5625 it’s just a blank face innit. That’s not beautiful to me, all her natural beauty is erased...apart from the teeth, why do people never touch them? *Shudder

[@MH-zg5yw]

A lot of make up

[@thomasgittin5388]

@@Belfastboi mm mmm mm🎉🎉

[@JohnADuerk]

Underrated actress! Her role in Grosse Pointe Blank is my favorite!

[@jkt4748]

So true and vastly underrated.

[@TheConorsmithusa]

yes and hard rain. another underrated film

[@tomf1dublin1]

Absolutely - one of my fav movies anyway but her and the Cusaks take it to another level

[@ashleighjaimaosborne3966]

Her singing the sing “ Beloved” is one of my all time favorites!

[@pisces010365]

I love her line "I wrote my way through it". She is so sincere and charming. Minnie shows us writing can be very theraputic.

[@alancorrea9161]

She is right about what her dad said, be in the moment holding your dad's hand. That's more important than any award!!! 😇😇

[@jasonjackson4555]

She’s always seems like such a classy lady. I’ve loved her since Good Will Hunting.

[@bjune1285]

She is beautiful work or no work, who cares. She is a great actress and a warm human being! Love her!

[@andreashane7625]

Hi Beverly, how are you?

[@souldesire5932]

Warm human being..She was at the Met Gala and they ate dishes with pedophilia themes..with some other grotesque, absolutely disgusting things going on..It's absolutely horrid and shocking how anyone can participate in it..She was there and so many other stars were in some pictures taken from what went on after what the public sees..

[@ChrisOmo]

She’s actually getting more beautiful ❤️👍🏼

[@lisabisogno5308]

She is such a kind person. So humble and gracious.

[@jennifermaharaj3551]

Lovely lady, so talented,also loved her in Will and Grace.I will watch anything with Minnie Driver.

[@maggie198333]

She’s a brilliant actress and speaks so well.

[@solegonz762]

Admire her so- not because she's an actress, but her strength in general.

[@davidapacjr1989]

5:00 there isn’t a better example of someone living through you. I felt this.

[@user-zy3zd3sx2d]

She's so even keeled as opposed to hyper-caffeinated tv hosts who tend to talk over people. It is so refreshing to listen to Minnie Driver. She's a woman of substance yet fun. The pic of her with her mother was so endearing. Proud mama.

[@juliad368]

that's the American vs British thing. Americans are always so hyper while Brits are more composed.

[@user-zy3zd3sx2d]

@@juliad368 Minnie's manner of speaking not only draws you in, it's humanizing as well. She's the real deal. Endearing. It would have been fun had she compared kayaking on the Hudson to kayaking on the Thames. lol

[@ElizabethDohertyThomas]

Excited to read her book! She lived forever in a trailer park in Malibu because she loved to surf and had quick access to the ocean. Her small community there knew she was just a regular person and let her be. I believe she still has that trailer, way more decked out as a second home.

[@shawnuel]

I watched a Feb. episode of the Graham Norton Show and Courtney Cox & Minnie were among the guests. Courtney mentioned that they were neighbors and Minnie said that Courtney lives in a proper star's house while she lives in a mobile home community. So, as recent as February she was still there. She mentioned it was right on the ocean

[@Gogs126]

It' a rich person's mobile home community, lots of celebs have them in Malibu - it's not like it's a trailer park!

[@donaldvanvliet9039]

@@Gogs126still, even expensive trailers aren’t mansions😅

[@LastlyMore]

This girl never aged, she looks the same since Good Will Hunting. Wow that's amazing!

[@StonedMickey]

Can you say, "Facelift?" I must say, it's a really good one, she looks fantastic.

[@Leiffah]

Natural beauty

[@msakbar12345]

So is matt damon , robin williams not so much

[@skinbleaching125]

shes from the U.K people are very gracious kind and humble there. God bless Minnie she is truly the greatest.

[@show-and-tell]

I love Minnie Driver's singing! Human (cover song) from her album Ask Me to Dance is lovely.

[@CindyAronson]

This was beautiful - she’s charming! And the interviewers great too - they let her talk and cheered her on.

[@robertareynolds6315]

Absolutely love Minnie Driver! Heavy hitter, yet Hollywood outsider. She is sooo unique! Remember “Grosse Point Blank”, Return to Me”, and of course, “Circle of Friends”. She is amazing! A project with Mindy Kaling could be an amazing formula.

[@rasheed7934]

The Governess🥰

[@imisstoronto3121]

Grosse Point Blank was pretty funny

[@jfoan4275]

Return to me is grrrrreat😊

[@sandrap4188]

What a great outlook & title for a book. Managing expectations & more specifically lowering expectations is what life is all about. The sooner you figure this out, the better your life will be.

[@alicegauteng2358]

She is a good person. Even though Matt Damon treated her badly, she is being very generous talking about him. She is a beautiful lady

[@souldesire5932]

Sure about that? She was at the Met Gala and they eat dishes with pedophilia themes..It's absolutely horrid and shocking how anyone can participate in it..She was there and so many other stars were in some pictures taken from what went on after what the public sees..

[@tutiens7943]

I heard Matt Damon dumped her on TV show! He didn't even have the courtesy to say it in front of her directly. But well, the important thing is Minnie is happy & settled now.

[@kevinreily2529]

Funny how women can dump or ignore 100 men, without even batting an eye. But one man breaks up with her and it’s the end of the world. The victim culture is alive and well in America.

[@mnlpo5517]

@@kevinreily2529 it seems like you have the victim mentality. It’s hard to break that weak pattern but it’s best you do, or you’ll never see anything clearly. She choose to speak about the situation gracefully without placing blame on anyone but the situation they were both in.

[@treasure2behold282]

That does not surprise me at all. I never liked that guy.

[@marialeach8960]

I remember someone telling me, at the height of her career, that she was quite ugly. But, I think she's just grown prettier, and that hair of hers....GORGEOUS!

[@katiechang7681]

Minnie is still so beautiful, sweet and wise, just like her role in Good Will Hunting. A classy lady!❤

[@Fiawordweaver]

My fav is with David Duchovny, “Return to Me”. She is an amazing in depth actor and person.

[@befmx31]

mine too.

[@deborahblackvideoediting8697]

I absolutely adore that film and have seen it many times. Too bad it didn't find a bigger audience.

[@Fiawordweaver]

@@deborahblackvideoediting8697 it found us. Positive thoughts and energy to you!

[@kavi1501]

That's a lovely movie

[@deborahblackvideoediting8697]

@@Fiawordweaver - That's a lovely thought! I haven't seen it in a while, time to pull out my dvd and watch it again. All the best! :)

[@coloradorocky1298]

She just gets more beautiful with age. What a gorgeous lady💕

[@jessicalt4121]

She’s so amazing…. very real, beautiful, talented, accomplished, and a loving mother. Can’t wait to read her book.

[@souldesire5932]

Sure about that? She was at the Met Gala and they eat dishes with pedophilia themes..It's absolutely horrid and shocking how anyone can participate in it..She was there and so many other stars were in some pictures taken from what went on after what the public sees..

[@borivojetravica569]

Beautiful?

[@reconzero5699]

​@borivojetravica569 yea man she's beautiful and definitely a keeper

[@marykelly534]

Just finished reading Minnie's book - 5* review all the way :) Love this lady.

[@brucebosch9362]

Loved her in Sleepers. She's just such a class act!

[@reesac34]

She is a very beautiful lady who looks like she hasn’t aged a bit in her life. She seems to have a very sweet personality. Maybe we will see her soon in another movie.

[@blueskygal255]

She basically crashed and burned after some big hits.

[@CasualEngineering]

I love her book "Managing Expectations". She expresses herself so eloquently, vividly, and adds a bit of humor as well. I'm usually reading physical books but this time, I wanted to hear it in her own voice. It was a good choice, as it sounds wonderful this way; definitely her acting skills brought the book to another level. I highly recommend her memoir, especially the audiobook format!

[@Harvard_of_the_Sky]

Yes, we'll said... The Today cast should listen to her and not make assumptions about her father it was out of love, he said; she wasn't going to win, but you're already a winner to him. The Today cast ought to be ashamed of themselves trying to perverse her to say something that was clearly hurtful towards her father she loved. She outshined the Today show rubbish hosts. Beautifully said

[@CasualEngineering]

@@Harvard_of_the_Sky Yes, I agree that Minnie handled the interview very well -- I wish I had half her public speaking skills. I also think that her father was inspired in that moment at the Oscar's to tell her she wouldn't win, so that the could compose herself in front of the cameras. As she described the atmosphere at the event, a cameraman was pretty much in her face waiting for a reaction, preferably a dramatic one. So she didn't give him that satisfaction. :)

[@JEFFQUICKLE9]

Thank You for the suggestion.....never been one to want or even care to LISTEN to a book....

[@kay3333ify]

She is such a class act, and a good person. Keep writing. Most writers, such as myself, will be dead before my work is known.. Never stop writing, no matter what.

[@johnyang2]

I'm impressed by this whole conversation. It's quite profound about her way of looking at life. She's a very wise girl.

[@lizardwhispererfivehead3552]

Oh and so so beautiful too 😯😍

[@victorvien]

she is a 52 year old woman not girl. rarely does a 52 man is ever get called a boy

[@davidstick9207]

I watched several ancestry clips as she sought answers. Very...relatable. i could be wrong...but she seems like a friend everyone wants

[@gerryleb8575]

She is one of those actresses who achieved some fame, but apparently didn't get the quality scripts that her beauty and talent deserved. I'd love to see her get parts now!

[@robertwilson3866]

The thing is - she is beautiful but she wasn't the 10-level beautiful you need to get those lead parts back in the day. I saw her complain about this before and I was thinking "well you were getting parts over less good looking actresses yourself". That's how it works or worked in that industry. It's the same for men. I mean no skinny guy is going to get an Arnie role

[@mickylove76]

He dropped the ball there. She’s a keeper.

[@HansPostCumulus4]

For me, it's Grosse Point Blank. One of my favourite movies.

[@boomerang8909]

0:43 I couldn't agree with you more about the word "expectations".

[@barb572000]

I have always loved her....ever since Circle of Friends, the best movie!!!

[@Rheinmeister09]

Her role on Will and Grace and back and forth with Karen is still my favorite part that she did.

[@Strawn149]

Because she has attacked him online for silly things.

[@Rheinmeister09]

@@Strawn149 what???

[@Andy-mh8sw]

Me too!

[@Miranda_Jane]

Same👍

[@tru3293]

@@Rheinmeister09 Must have been a drunk rambling message

[@writeract2]

Beautiful beautiful story about her dad and she still looks so beautiful, young and healthy - lovely honest direct person.

[@mkelly534]

Minnie Driver is just a delightful human being

[@escabrosa1]

Minnie Driver has such a pleasant voice. Smooth and soft with none of that vocal fry nonsense.

[@titusrider7948]

She is very sweet lady and still looks gorgeous ❤

[@nancybashista1390]

Minnie is such a beautiful and talented woman. Stay blessed! 🙏

[@isidrovreyes3045]

Minnie is pure class

[@mjones1927]

Her television show "Speechless" was one of the best shows ever! Right up there with Ted Lasso and Shrinking. Unfortunately, it somehow got lost is the clutter.

[@erictheisen3203]

Oh yeah what a great actress Minnie driver and her book!

[@kathryn1304]

I love her in movies and tv roles. She’s fantastic!

[@47imagine]

I think her performance in Good Will Hunting was far more natural and believable than Kim Basinger's in LA Confidential.

[@daneschlossberg3361]

True

[@rahulkumar-jq6zd]

Kim is much hotter ❤️

[@Belfastboi]

@@daneschlossberg3361 wow

[@richardthelionheart5594]

Well put, her performance was riveting in a classy way but Kim has that larger than life American girl story book life.

[@yasminhelenendangeredspecies]

The always Beautiful inside and out -Minnie Driver definitely seems wise and to be a deep person of great insight. My Heart goes out to her that she lost ger Mom😔. Very sorry to hear that. And it kind of propelled her to keep writing through the pain of her loss. Very familiar as I did that too. "Return to Me" is one of my absolute favorite movies, and she is so great in "Goodwill Hunting", too!🏆 There is always the possibility that Minnie is far too busy living her life and choosing her film roles with precision. Brave Onwards Minnie! You are Amazing🌺💪💐 Wild Irish Blessings to you 🍀 ~

[@patriciasauermann3805]

hadn't known her before. so much depth.

[@richa9302]

I was so impressed with her performance in good Will Hunting. Truly epic.

[@diannashuster5594]

She looks AMAZING!

[@countrygirl366]

I have always liked Minnie driver as a actress and a person she seems like such a great kind human being ❤❤❤❤❤

[@reubination]

She’s a classy woman. I like her. Very sweet and natural.

[@nihilismistheonlyway4680]

I love this woman in speechless and will & grace! She's hilarious!!!!

[@diggity9806]

Her My Beloved is one of my favorite songs.

[@jako3214]

Daymn haven't seen her in YEARS. Was instantly expecting something different but not this GOOD and vibrant! Wow. IF she did anything always, always *subtle is IT. Tbh she's vibing better now than in the most of the 90s/early 00s! 🤩

[@MS-cl5lz]

Minnie is absolutely delightful - always

[@lehlah]

Return to Me is one of my favorites

[@gailwebb9619]

Oh I love that movie so much!!! One of my favorites!

[@mkfd4571]

Me, too!! I love that movie so much….

[@HWCism]

She is great. Thanks

[@jons4004]

Such a wonderful lady !

[@stevegorr4262]

My gosh what a story that reminds me of my own. I was with my mom for almost 6 weeks before she died of cancer. I had to return home for 5 days I told her I'd be back and she died on the 5th day 2 hours before my arrival.

[@ML-lg4ky]

What a beautiful soul.

[@osage1948]

Likeable in every sense of the word. Smart and beautiful too. Her performance in "Grosse Pointe Blank" was perfect!

[@nysguy07]

She looks prettier now than ever.

[@all.day.day-dreamer]

@Minnie Driver - I watch Good Will Hunting often and I do so because as a man, an older man now and at one time, a much younger man, I see a lot of myself in Will Hunting who has experienced first hand, more than once, the tears of women who were deeply in love with me. Turning your back on your life and walking away to avoid the fear of hurt, pain, abandonment is a very real defense mechanism. It took me a long time to understand this about myself. Watching Good Will Hunting is therapy for me, maybe, I am not exactly sure why I come back to this movie year after year, but I do. Maybe it's a window into the lives I could have maybe possibly had, had I had the proper love, support and guidance of both parents, of which I did not. I have always been in love with the thought of being Will Hunting, being taught that family services protection, foster homes and children's homes were "not my fault" and then finding the courage not to run away but instead chase after the women who loved me, and to love them back. It's very painful for me now in that, I am older now, declining heath and no one is interested in love with me. I don't think this is really true but it's a real enough of a feeling in that, it makes me sad. When I watch Good Will Hunting, I see the way Minnie Driver looks at Will, both the love she has and her tears caused by his rejection, and it's in this very brief moment that I can forget who I am and instead pretend to chase after Minnie Driver and give myself the 2nd chance my own personal prison would never allow.

[@tr7b410]

The desire to love another is a spiritual thing.Whether you are loved back is problematic. Women today have a very materialistic pathos that is not a very comforting place for a man to be.Worse yet is their desire to be with you,if you have any resemblance of financial security just long enough to get a piece of your action. I have found this has only intensified my relationship to GOD.Men cry buckets of tears because of unrequited love for a woman,but who cries out for GODS UNCONDITIONAL LOVE.?

[@tr7b410]

@Dylan Larson Sean was in a phase of suicidal depression which was the footnote to how this angel of mercy came into his life,getting him to focus on something other than the pain he felt by seeing his buddies dying in an unjust war. He was obviously a gifted young man who started out as a promising mathematical wiz,but was drawn into being a therapist after his Vientnam years. My father who was a 20 year army nco,also was a medic during the Korean War, likewise put down his rifle & became a male army nurse.His night terrors did not stop,but his was a journey of growth through empathy, as well.

[@tr7b410]

@Dylan Larson The ones amoung us with the greatest advantages growing up, seem to lack empathy more than most. Give me an Abe Lincoln or a Franklin Roosevelt,who was a pompous jerk until polio turned him into a totally different human being,& I can you how real adversity shapes a soul into a more selfless humani being.GODSPEED

[@KyloRen4238]

Happy Birthday Minnie Driver. UR beautiful. And very kind. I loved Tarzan. I watch it all the time, when I was little. In a videotape. Maybe 6 or 8 years old. Disney movies r awesome, amazing and romantic. South Park Bigger Longer & Uncut is awesome and hilarious. I seen all episodes. Its great comedy. And GoldenEye is pretty awesome. Seriously! With respect, u were amazing. May the Peace be with u Jane. From Harlingen Texas. January 31, 1970 January 31, 2024 through January 31, 3024

[@Paul-lm5gv]

Recently saw her in the series (Who Do You Think You Are?) where she is looking for answers to her father's family. Very good!

[@willowz22]

I always felt her role on will and grace was beneath her. She is truly lovely.

[@kellyalonzi2917]

She's amazing. Loved Circle of Friends.

[@glx3846]

Minnie Driver is so beautiful. She is talented and awesome

[@chubbieminami3274]

Her performance in Good Will Hunting when she got into a fight with Matt Damon was so real. She was perfect for that role.

[@antrygis1]

I liked her a lot in Grosse Point Blank w/John Cusack and Return to Me w/David Duchovny the most.

[@jayemma3457]

She looks beautiful! And she seems to be such a kind sweet woman, ... Obviously with important life lessons 🙏

[@JamesMoore-un3cu]

My personal favorite of Minnie's is Grosse Pointe Blank... phenomenal hilarity and comedic timing, both from her and from Cusack.

[@traviswoodall6547]

I’m one of the minority that puts Grosse Pointe Blank in my top 10 favorite films.

[@andersonfamily]

Circle of Friends. I can't seem to find that movie on streaming anywhere

[@susanstephens9870]

Such a good interview hope to read the book.

[@sharonmchugh7730]

Love Minnie , sorry her mom passed, 🌹

[@gracegreen1859]

Great interview, interested in the book now. Loved the part about her mum and her dad at the Oscars. Whenever I see her I just think, Will you still love me tomorrow? I loved that movie and watched it endlessly.

[@ImaginationStationAI]

I loved her in Beautiful, it was one of my favourite movies as a child.

[@victordasilva5255]

She’s all touched up

[@SandraHof]

I loved her in Phantom of the Opera. She was great!

[@bcoda]

Hey great job talking over her really great hosting

[@Bachconcertos]

Minnie is more beautiful than ever.

[@ahoymate5059]

I LOVED her in Will & Grace as the evil step daughter ❤😂

[@JEFFQUICKLE9]

She is absolutely incredibly gorgeous NOW, much more beautiful than her teen years and 20's! Wow! Stunning transformation!

[@fivizzano]

a very sweet and down to earth girl.

[@hunterscott7592]

She’s amazing, my daughters wanted me to marry her back in the day. I told them that I didn’t know Minnie, so probably not gonna happen. They told me to go meet her!!

[@mizofan]

Her dad was married to my mum's cousin- Minnie's mum was his mistress for several years. I like her and wish her happiness.

[@ravindertalwar553]

LIFE IS TO LOVE AND TO BE LOVED 💘 ONLY LOVE CAN CONQUER THE WORLD

[@rinawaller1830]

Women like Minnie don’t need men to define their life, however the man in her life will have a simple life that she cherishes. She’s stunning

[@chaelodoul9401]

I absolutely LOVE this woman.

[@MP-tf7cc]

All that AND a great singer too.

[@BroncoYeller]

What a genuine person. Her stock went way up for me.