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Minnie Driver Reflects on Shocking Breakup with Matt Damon

12/8/2025

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Minnie Driver told The Times of London she felt happy meeting Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso on the beach, noting their middle-aged interactions.
They dated from 1997 to early 1998, and their breakup followed Damon announcing he was single publicly.
Driver said announcement was inappropriate and she was shocked because Damon had declared his love for her on another show.
Driver is now engaged to Addison O’Dea.

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Minnie Driver told The Times of London she felt happy meeting Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso on the beach, noting their middle-aged interactions.
They dated from 1997 to early 1998, and their breakup followed Damon announcing he was single publicly.
Driver said announcement was inappropriate and she was shocked because Damon had declared his love for her on another show.
Driver is now engaged to Addison O’Dea.