A polished gem from 1995, this disarmingly sweet and dramatically insightful love story provided a charming showcase for chris odonnell and, especially, thennewcomer minnie driver, whose performance drew critical raves and boosted her career to hollywood. That will be a huge departure from driver s introduction to american audiences in circle of friends, in which the 23. Living in a city and the new school environment bring changes to their lives. The story centers around benny and eve as they enter student life at university college, dublin.
She received the academy award nomination for best supporting actress and a screen actors guild award for her role as skylar in the drama good will hunting in 1997 alongside matt damon. Minnie driver was 24 in circle of friends when she played the character bernadette benny hogan. Minnie driver already had the style and added the weight for. The movie focuses on benny hogan and her best friend, eve malone. Circle of friends dvd, 1998, widescreen for sale online. Mar 29, 2019 minnie driver s awards and honors in 1995, she won chicago film critics association award for circle of friends for most promising actress in 1995. Circle of friends is a 1995 film directed by irish filmmaker pat oconnor, and based on the novel of the same name written by maeve binchy. Minnie driver and chris odonnell are on the late late show to promote the film circle of friends which is adapted from the maeve binchy novel of the same name. Circle of friends quotes, movie quotes movie quotes.
He had a brief affair with the riches star, but it resulted in the birth of their son. Handsome jack foley chris odonnell, left can have any girl he wants but surprisingly its bernadette minnie driver, right the plain jane who attracts him with her honesty, warmth, and humor in circle of friends, a charming love story. Nan saffron burrows, a year older than her friends and already in her second year at trinity, is ambitious, romantic, and just a bit reckless. Minnie driver left, geraldine orawe, center, and saffron burrows appear in circle of friends. I played sean walsh, the slimy suitor of minnie driver s benny, who worked in her fathers clothing shop. The best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by movie quotes. Her role as carlotta in the 2004 film the phantom of the opera earned her a london film critics circle award nomination and a satellite award nomination for best supporting actress. Minnie driver first came to the attention of audiences and critics alike in 1995 for her critically acclaimed performance in circle of friends, costarring chris odonnell. But those days are far behind minnie driver, who showcased her.
I played sean walsh, the slimy suitor of minnie drivers benny, who worked in her fathers clothing shop. If theres a reason to see circle of friends, its for driver s boundless energy, which enlivens a host of otherwiseinsipid scenes. Chris odonnell, colin firth, minnie driver, geraldine orawe, saffron burrows, alan cumming official content from hbo video 3. As benny short for bernadette, a bigboned, headstrong lass who. Her fathers name is ronnie driver and her mothers name is gaynor churchward. Circle of friends gave minnie driver her breakthrough film role after her initial success as a television actress in britain. It stars minnie driver as bernadette benny hogan, saffron burrows as nan mahon, and geraldine orawe as eve malone. May 26, 2015 pat oconnor directed this film version of maeve binchys novel, circle of friends, set in rural ireland in the 1950s.
Pat oconnor directed this film version of maeve binchys novel, circle of friends, set in rural ireland in the 1950s. Circle of friends 1995 stream and watch online at university in dublin in 1957, awkward benny minnie driver is introduced to handsome jack chris odonnell, the son of a doctor who is unsure. Minnie driver nude, fappening, sexy photos, uncensored. Minnie driver is wonderful as benny, the plain one. The film also starred chris odonnell, colin firth, saffron burrows and geraldine orawe. Bernadette minnie driver, called benny by her friends and family, comes from strict parents who wont allow her to live on campus, forcing her to commute back and forth from classes every day. Today she is 50, and has starred in 38 movies in total, 37 since circle of friends was released.
Minnie driver filmography actress milana vayntrub is an american actress and comedian who has dominated all the current genres of entertainment, be it television, films or web. Actress minnie driver became known to the world as the chubby benny in the movie circle of friends. The multitalented personalitys interest in music has also made her a popular singer and a song writer. Compare minnie drivers height, weight with other celebs. Circle of friends featuring chris odonnell and minnie driver is not currently available to stream, rent, or buy but you can add it to your want to see list for updates. Circle of friends movie tv listings and schedule tv guide. Stunning british actressmusician minnie driver gathered international recognition when she was cast in the supporting role of english medical student skylar, who romances a bothered young genius matt damon, in the oscarwinning good will hunting 1997. Minnie driver singer, actress known for circle of friends. Set in 1950s ireland, the film focuses on the experiences of bernadette benny hogan and her two friends. She had her first son, henry, in september 2008 and later revealed the father to be producer tim lea.
She was also nominated for both an emmy award 2007 and a golden globe award 2008 for her work in the. The film also starred chris odonnell, colin firth, saffron burrows and ge. Circle follows three girlfriends from confirmation through university. Circle of friends is heartwarming and poignant, a love story that glows with intelligence and feeling. Amelia fiona minnie driver born 31 january 1970 is an englishamerican actress, singer and songwriter driver has been nominated for the academy award for best supporting actress and a screen actors guild award for her role as skylar in gus van sants good will hunting 1997. An endearing, oscar worthy performance by minnie driver highlights circle of friends, a poignant story of friendship, love and loyalty, set in 1957 ireland, directed by pat oconnor. But newcomer minnie driver cuts an engaging swath through these shopworn situations. Heres what the cast of circle of friends is up to these days. Youtubepa wire minnie hit the big time shortly after playing silly fat article benny in 1997, she was nominated for an oscar for her role in good. They also encounter the handsome and charming jack foley, whom benny quickly falls for. Explore minnie driver s biography, personal life, family and real age.
Pat oconnor, the director, also made the 1984 film cal, which won helen mirren the best actress award at cannes. Minnie driver already had the style and added the weight. In 1950s ireland three teenage girlfriends discover love. Minnie driver has been in 12 onscreen matchups, including david duchovny in return to me 2000, frank grillo in the crash 2017, john cusack in grosse pointe blank 1997, matt damon in good will hunting 1997 and chris odonnell in circle of friends 1995.
Minnie driver already had the style and added the weight for circle of friends. Benny minnie driver and eve geraldine orawe eagerly escape their hometown to attend college in dublin. Minnie driver rationalizes matt damons sexual harassment remarks. Minnie driver biography facts, childhood, family life.
Minnie driver was 24 in circle of friends when she played the character bernadette benny hogan that was over 25 years ago in 1995. She once compared herself to a rhino after gaining 25 pounds for circle of friends in 1995. Bennies father, a haberdasher, has always expected that his daughter, a bit plainer and plumper than her friends, will marry his shops manager, an. Circle of friends dvd, 1998, widescreen for sale online ebay. Circle of friends is an oldfashioned romantic melodrama for sensitive teenaged girls, as well as grown women who are sentimental about their teen years if there are any of either sort left these. Minnie driver brings a lot of spunk to her part, presenting a heroine who doesnt fit the model of a typical hollywood beauty. Circle of friends 1995 where to watch it streaming.
Its hard to believe, but minnie driver was actually singing in london jazz clubs before she became a film star. On 21 december 2017, driver became an american citizen. Circle of friends chris odonnell minnie driver geraldine orawe 1995 in 1957 ireland, a plain student wins the heart of a dashing athlete in this adaptation of maeve binchys novel. When minnie driver first read the script for the irish period romance circle of friends, she immediately fell in love with the central female role of bernadette. Here, again, he shows an instinctive feeling for characters who are not flighty, not silly, but, as jack observes about benny, really there. The movie was well received by critics and was a box office success. Circle of friends 1995 minnie driver as benny imdb. Released march 15th, 1995, circle of friends stars chris odonnell, minnie driver, geraldine orawe, saffron burrows the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 36 min, and received a score of. Starring minnie driver, geraldine orawe, saffron burrows, chris odonnell, colin firth, aidan gillen and alan. When minnie driver first read the script for the irish period romance circle of friends, she immediately fell in. Her birth name is amelia fiona driver and she is currently 49 years old. In fact, driver was in talks with island records and later emi about getting a deal when her first major film, circle of friends, drew her away from music.
Driver was born january 31, 1970 in finsbury park, london. Minnie driver nude 49 images and 12 videos including scenes from high heels and low lifes stage fright my good friend. With chris odonnell, minnie driver, geraldine orawe, saffron burrows. But those days are far behind minnie driver, who showcased her bobbleheaded skinny frame while at. Minnie driver celebrity profile check out the latest minnie driver photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Driver stars as bernadette benny hogan, a sensitive, somewhat selfconscious young lady she sees herself as plain and overweight, about to enter the.
Circle of friends set in 1957, this romantic comingofage story follows three childhood friends from a small town in ireland as they head to dublin to attend trinity college. I know i may look like a rhinoceros, but ive got quite a thin skin really. Minnie driver was born in marylebone, city of westminster, england on january 31, 1970. Its set in ireland in the 1950s, and is another of those recent irish films where the young characters are articulate, mature for their years, concerned about serious things, and with poetry in their hearts. Hes a nice white male driver said damon represented every intelligent, nice white male who feels it is their job to comment. That will be a huge departure from drivers introduction to american audiences in circle of friends, in which the 23yearold english actress plays a. There they meet nan saffron burrows, a girl who already knows her way. This beauty of british origin entered the entertainment world in 1990 with a small role in a tv series. Driver threw her energy into acting, but in 2004 she finally released her first album, everything ive. Minnie driver wiki, affair, married, son, height, net worth. Compare her height, weight, eyes, hair color, shoe size, religion, sexual orientation, family with other celebs. On 11 october 2016, driver revealed she was sexually assaulted at the age of 17 while on holiday in greece. Circle of friends 1995 stream and watch online moviefone.
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