Minnie Driver confirms pregnancy

Minnie Driver has confirmed that she is expecting her first child on a US chat show.

The British actress revealed her pregnancy on Thursday in an interview on 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno."

Driver, 38, admitted she was pregnant after Leno poked fun at her weight, asking if she had been on too many buffet trips.

She said: "Are you calling me fat? You've noticed my tummy haven't you?"

Leno then asked the actress if she was pregnant. "Yes I am," Driver revealed, beaming with delight.

However, the Good Will Hunting star remained tight-lipped regarding the identity of the baby's father. She told Leno that she wanted to keep the father private and away from the media glare, declining to reveal his name.

Driver also explained that even though she was enjoying pregnancy, she could do without the morning sickness. She said: "I don't know why they call it morning sickness. I am sick morning, noon and night. But it's a fair trade off."

Driver has been romantically linked with several Hollywood names in the past, including John Cusack, Criss Angel and Matt Damon.

In 2001 she was engaged to 'No Country For Old Men' star Josh Brolin, but they later split.

The Brit actress is currently enjoying success in the States in 'The Riches' opposite Eddie Izzard, and was recently rewarded with both a Golden Globe nomination and Emmy nomination.