Minnie Driver is speaking out about the invisible aftermath of surviving a “really bad car accident.”

Earlier this month, the 56-year-old actress was involved in a severe car crash while traveling along a country road in France. In an Aug. 6 Instagram post, Driver said she and a friend were in a Kia EV2 when another vehicle reportedly sped through an intersection and T-boned them. 

“The reason why I’m not dead is the car that we were driving,” Driver said in the Instagram video. “I’ve never been in a crash before, but the 360-degree airbags are what saved our lives.”


She walked away with a sprained neck and a heavy heart. 

In the caption of the initial post, Driver gave a special shoutout to a passing van driver who immediately pulled over to help them before paramedics arrived, noting that others weren’t as kind. 

“I guess this is the Dao of the world, the light and the dark,” she wrote. “My brain keeps replaying the crash, which is very hard but seems to be a necessary part of processing.”

“Weeping too feels good and helpful. Thank you to my friends, my family, all the people at work, and especially my friend Ben and his family. I love you.”

Processing Trauma After a Car Accident 

Even though Driver said she was thankful to be alive, she posted a follow-up video on Aug. 18 to share more details with her fans and the “profound sadness” the wreck has had on her mental health. 

“Paris update. It sucks being traumatized,” she said. “Like you look like you’re okay and you keep saying please and thank you and showing up but… You’re just not okay,” she continued. “And now I’m in this club, this near-death experience club, and I really don’t like clubs.”

Determined to work through it, she reached out to her followers for advice on processing the shock, noting that she’s already tried osteopathy, EMDR therapy, and “looking deep within her own soul.” 

For those unfamiliar with her specific treatments, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a specialized psychotherapy designed to help the brain reprocess traumatic memories. While osteopathy is a physical therapy that focuses on manipulating the body’s muscles and joints to release tension and pain. 

“I’m back at work; it’s hard, but they are the kindest, most loving, and supportive bunch of people I’ve ever worked with,” she wrote in the caption. “Addison and Henry and Paloma are also the greatest, funniest nurses. Wish I could have as much patience with myself as I would for a friend; maybe that’s the lesson.”

She ended the post with love for her fans and others who’ve reached out since the accident: “Sending all of you who have so kindly reached out all, all my love and thanks xo.”





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