Minnie Driver Calls Henry Her ‘Greatest Love Affair’
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Nothing ventured, nothing gained! During a recent appearance on The View, Minnie Driver recalled her week-long labor with Henry Story, 10 months. “He had such a big head,” the 39-year-old actress laughed. “It started, and then it stopped…he would begin to arrive, and then it would stop; It was completely insane.” At the end of her “longest journey ever,” however, the payoff was huge. “Yes, I would do it again,” she said. “It’s the greatest love affair of my life, with this baby.”
Henry was a “beautiful, unplanned” surprise, Minnie revealed, and although she is no longer involved with his father she harbors no regrets.
“I’m a single mom, [but] his dad is amazing and in his life. I don’t feel alone. Babies attract love…They attract people who love them.”
Minnie again offered scant details on the identity of Henry’s father, however, and defended on her decision. “My celebrity is not his celebrity and I don’t think you should have the attention dumped on an unwilling bystander,” she explained. “It’s not his [career] to have the paparazzi and [other] people in his business; I chose to do this, not him.” By staying mum, she said she hopes to protect both father and son.
Someone else who has become very important in Henry’s young life is Minnie’s dog Bubba, who took an instant liking to the newest member of the household.
“The dog loves him. The dog thinks it’s his baby. They have a relationship that’s based on Cheerios; Bubba very gently eats the Cheerios out of Henry’s hand.”
It appears as though Henry has fans everywhere he goes! Minnie went on to reveal that while shooting Betty Anne Waters in Detroit, even the Teamsters working on the set were smitten. “They loved Henry,” she said. “They made him a local Teamsters jacket.” She recalled,
“I’m still breastfeeding him, and it would be time to nurse and you’d hear them over the walkie-talkies [in male voice]: ‘Yo, we got Minnie here, and the baby’s gotta breastfeed.’ You’d hear it crackling over the set. It was really funny.”
Betty Anne Waters hits theaters later this year.
Source: The View
- Posted on Jul 17, 09 at 4:00PM
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July 17th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
Sweet interview. And kudos to her for keeping the father out of the spotlight. It is very considerate.
July 17th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
I saw this interview and it was so funny when she was imitating the teamsters on the walkie talkies!! She seems like a great mom and Henry is so cute.
July 17th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
I can relate to the love affair comment all too well : )
July 17th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
What a sweet baby. Great to hear she’s still breastfeeding, too!
July 17th, 2009 at 9:28 pm
I admire everything about Minnie.
July 17th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
Now this is one cute baby! Gorgeous!
July 17th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
What an adorable little guy. He looks just like Minnie. I just want to squeeze his chubby little cheeks.
July 18th, 2009 at 7:34 am
Henry is as cute as a button, nice interview!
July 18th, 2009 at 7:47 am
Im still quite amazed she could hide the father this long. I know its none of my busniess and i respect the man’s privacy, but with the paparazzi following her every where– every day i assume… Im surprised they dont have a single picture of him.
July 18th, 2009 at 11:31 am
Henry is my favorite celeb baby. he is the cutest!!! i love big chubby babies
July 18th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
He’s so cute!
July 18th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
Lauren, there may well be pictures of him, they just don’t know who he is to be able to identify him in them. In a lot of ways, it’s a very mature way to deal with things, keeping him out of the spotlight.
July 19th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
I just think it’s cool that her baby and dog get along! That’s a lovely thing.
July 20th, 2009 at 2:22 am
Alex- I agree! It could also be that, when Henry’s dad goes out in public with him, he’s by himself. Since he’s not a celebrity, obviously the paps are not going to be interested in taking pictures of him, and they probably don’t realize that the baby with him is Henry.
July 20th, 2009 at 11:42 am
I respect the fact that she has kept the identity of the father a secret. It shows what kind of person she is. She seems to be a very well grounded, focused, and overall good person. Congrats to her. She is a great example to all mothers.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
Great to hear Minnie is still breastfeeding
We need more celebrity mums talking about breastfeeding!
July 21st, 2009 at 8:12 am
that is the cutest baby boy ever!!!!! no other celebrity baby can compare!