Now that's a great birthday! Minnie Driver and son Henry lookalike in stripes as they celebrate his 7th year at the Malibu carnival

Minnie Driver's son Henry is turning a very impressive seven years old, and that was cause for an early celebration.

The 45-year-old actress made it a day to remember as she took her only child to the carnival in Malibu, California on Friday, a day ahead of his actual birthday.

Minnie whipped out the camera phone and took bunches of selfies during their fun-filled day that included balloon-busting games, pizza and matching mother-son outfits in stripes.

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Celebration time: Minnie Driver treated her birthday boy Henry to fun at the Malibu carnival with friends on Friday just one day before he turned seven years old

Celebration time: Minnie Driver treated her birthday boy Henry to fun at the Malibu carnival with friends on Friday just one day before he turned seven years old

Make like Minnie and stay in style with a slogan shirt

Aside from having an enviable legs,Minnie Driver has also quietly cultivated her own brand of off-duty style. Not so quiet it seems, because she's got the fashion world sitting up and taking notice.

Minnie loves striking that fine line between glam and street and here she's gone for the latter in a gorgeous Breton stripe Madewell tee, black shorts and sneakers wedges.

We love the twist on a classic with the red and white colorway, not to mention the timeless appeal of a slogan emblazoned across the front! Tucked into on-trend flares and styled with wooden platforms, or suede mini skirt, a striped slogan tee like Minnie's will be a staple that will stick with you through thick and thin!

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The Good Will Hunting star was dressed in a white short-sleeved top decorated with horizontal red stripes that echoed the theme of the shirt worn by her curly red-haired tot.

Henry didn't stop there and also wore a pair of blue-striped cargo shorts.

The London-born beauty, on the other hand, hit the high-fashion note in a pair of black cuffed shorts that showed off her remarkably toned legs.

Making the moment last longer: The 45-year-old About A Boy star whipped out her camera phone to take bunches of selfies

Making the moment last longer: The 45-year-old About A Boy star whipped out her camera phone to take bunches of selfies

Waiting their turn: Minnie and her mini-me son were excited to try the balloon-busting game

Waiting their turn: Minnie and her mini-me son were excited to try the balloon-busting game

How to play: The London-born beauty helped her friend's little girl play the game

How to play: The London-born beauty helped her friend's little girl play the game

Walking around such rustic hay-strewn grounds can be hard on the feet, and Minnie was wise to complete her sporty ensemble with black high-top trainers with wedge heels.

The brunette star let her long dark-brown hair hang loose, and the straight ends flew in the breeze while mother and son walked hand-in-hand to see the sights.

Making the carnival visit even more fun were the friends who accompanied them.

Everyone's a winner today: Minnie helped the little ones select their prizes too

Everyone's a winner today: Minnie helped the little ones select their prizes too

She's got tone: The Good Will Hunting star showed off her remarkably firm legs while shielding her gaze from the bright afternoon sun 

She's got tone: The Good Will Hunting star showed off her remarkably firm legs while shielding her gaze from the bright afternoon sun 

Minnie seemed to be in great spirits despite the recent cancellation of her TV series About A Boy, not to mention that flubbing of the National Anthem on June 7.

The Beyond The Lights star started singing The Star-Spangled Banner at Los Angeles Dodger Stadium when she tripped over a line in the lyrics.

Minnie went on singing, 'O'er the ramparts we hailed, were so gallantly streaming' instead of 'O'er the ramparts we watch'd, were so gallantly streaming.'

Foxy: Jamie Foxx was also spotted at the carnival in Malibu looking hip in jeans and athletic jacket

Foxy: Jamie Foxx was also spotted at the carnival in Malibu looking hip in jeans and athletic jacket

So many choices, so little time: The Collateral star wandered over to the food stands where burgers, chili dogs, pizza and 'ice cold' lemonade were sold

So many choices, so little time: The Collateral star wandered over to the food stands where burgers, chili dogs, pizza and 'ice cold' lemonade were sold

'Gosh, I sang "hailed" instead of "watched" during the Nat Anthem last night,' Minnie tweeted afterwards.

'What can I say? I am an imperfect human being. I think that's ok... For some reason I sang "o'er the ramparts we hailed..." On the upside, I was in tune!!!! And my son had a blast.'

When a follower joked, 'So when are you being deported exactly?', the British actress, who resides in Los Angeles, quipped, 'I think in about half an hour.'

Chatting away: The actress was spotted waiting in line for tickets at the event with other carnival goers

Chatting away: The actress was spotted waiting in line for tickets at the event with other carnival goers

Waiting patiently: Jamie chatted with female pal in the queue. The Django unchained star was seen giving Minnie a big hug when he spotted her

Waiting patiently: Jamie chatted with female pal in the queue. The Django unchained star was seen giving Minnie a big hug when he spotted her

 

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