Minnie the minx.(Features)

From: Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland) | Date: March 6, 1998| Author: | Copyright information

Minnie Driver seems to be the star with everything - a high-flying movie career, famous boyfriends and an Oscar nomination.

But the actress reckons it's no thanks to her home country.

Minnie Mouth says British movie makers didn't want to know her when she started - and she's slammed the critics for not supporting her big- screen success.

She's been nominated for Best Supporting Actress as Matt Damon's girlfriend in Good Will Hunting, out tomorrow.

"I'm absolutely astonished at the flaying I've received," says the 27- year-old actress.

"I've been torn to ...

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