Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s friendshipled to the creation of “Good Will Hunting.”
This very successful film received nine Academy Award nominations and won two.
The movie solidified Damon and Affleck’s bond even more.
However, this unbreakable duo wasn’t the only “Good Will Hunting” pairing that created buzz.
Damon and Minnie Driver’s romance became a hot topic during the film’s promotional and marketing tour.
They quickly became one of the ’90s “It” couples.
Their breakup became a big topic when public interest in their relationship increased.
This media attention made the breakup even harder for Driver.
“This Morning” host Phillip Schofield wisely pointed out that sometimes people forget the humanity behind celebrities.
The world remains fascinated withdevastating celebrity breakupsand captivating hookups.
It was later revealed that Harvey Weinstein was the person who fought against her playing Skylar.
This passionate belief in her talents may have catalyzed her romance with Damon.
Affleck once said that Damon had to stop Driver’s audition because he was so impressed with her acting.
“The Town” star also shared that Driver and Damon used to hold hands between scenes.
They couldn’t stop grinning on set.
Telegraphreported that Driver completely fell in love with Damon while filming.
“I was blown away by his commitment to me as an actor.
He was cute and intelligent and altogether a really charming package.
I was young, and I fell for him it’s an occupational hazard,” she said.
The video shows a quick glimpse of Driver.
Her less-than-excited reaction caused users to comment on her sad look.
Driver herself even responded, “My face,” with several laughing emojis.
Damon and Driver dated from 1997 to 1998.
Therefore, their romance ended before Damon won his first Oscar.
Driver stated that this fact led to her sad face and responded to a comment about it.
The new girlfriend she mentioned was Winona Ryder.
Driver had to endure a few tough moments surrounding the breakup.
One was Damon announcing it during an interview on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.”
“Well, I’m single.
Driver found Damon’s public announcement unseemly.
It’s a movie that fills her with pride.
Damon and Driver have long moved on from their romance.
He has beenmarried to Luciana Barrososince 2005.
Driver has been dating Addison O’Dea since 2019.
