Minnie Driver gives birth to a baby boy: Henry Story Driver

After thinking (and hoping) she was expecting a baby girl, Minnie Driver has given birth to a baby boy.

A spokesperson for the The Riches star has confirmed Henry Story Driver made his grand debut into the world on Friday and weighed in at 9lbs and 12oz. Both mum and baby are said to be doing well.

Minnie has chosen not to identify the baby’s father other than saying he’s English, vaguely connected to the entertainment world and “is going to be there for the kid”.

Speaking about her forthcoming offspring in June, she said she couldn’t wait to be a mum because she’s hoping to learn a lot about herself and the world through her baby: “Babies are endlessly fascinating to look at and I’m obsessed about their complete and utter lack of guile.

“I’m looking forward to seeing life through the eyes of my own kid.”

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