Actress describes frightening moment when officer drew a gun on her during a traffic stop after a film shoot.

Minnie Driver has shared a chilling encounter with a police officer who pulled a gun on her after she was stopped for speeding while still covered in fake blood. The actress, known for her role in Good Will Hunting, was returning home from a film set in a remote area of California when the incident occurred.

At 5am, while still wearing her gory makeup, Driver was pulled over by the police. When the officer became suspicious, he asked, “What have you been doing?” In response, Driver explained, “I’ve been shooting a film – I’m an actress!” Despite her explanation, the officer drew his gun, leaving Driver terrified.

Reflecting on the ordeal, she told The Guardian: “I have never been so terrified.” She described the misunderstanding as a frightening moment, considering she was just trying to get home after a long day of filming.

Driver also recently spoke about the challenges of being an older actress in Hollywood, particularly the way age and experience are often overlooked in favour of youth. She mentioned in a previous interview on The Jonathan Ross Show that surviving in the industry was not difficult, but that the preference for fresh faces made it challenging to sustain a career, especially for women.

Her comments come in the wake of her outspoken views on sexism in Hollywood. Driver remarked on the industry’s slow progress, stating that even polite requests by women often result in being labelled “difficult” or dismissed with an eye-roll. Despite these frustrations, she praised the rise of female filmmakers, noting that more women behind the camera creates opportunities for more diverse narratives.