Minka Kelly is an American actress, author, and model who received wide recognition for her role as ‘Lyla Garrity’ on the NBC drama series “Friday Night Lights” from 2006 to 2009.
Minka Kelly Biography
| Full Name | Minka Kelly |
| Nickname | Minka Kelly |
| Profession | Actress, model, and author |
| Date of Birth | 24 June 1990 |
| Age | 45 years old (as of 2025) |
| Birth Place | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Gender | Female |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Hobbies | Travelling, etc. |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | Valley High School in, New Mexico |
| College | Not known |
| Education Qualification | High School Graduation |
Minka Kelly Age
Minka Kelly was born on 24 June 1980, in Los Angeles, California, United States. She is 45 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Cancer.
Minka Kelly Boyfriend
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Brian white (2003-04) Donald Faison (2004-05) John Mayer (2007-08) Derek Jeter (2008-12) Chris Evans (2012-12) Sean Penn (2015) John Radnor (2016-17) Jesse William (2017-18) Dan Reynolds (2025-present) |
| Spouse/Husband | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
Minka Kelly Family
| Father’s Name | Rick Dufay (guitarist) |
| Mother’s Name | Maureen Dumont Kelly (Dancer) |
| Brother’s Name | None |
| Sister’s Name | None |
Career
| Debut | Film – 2003: The Turbo Charged Prelude Fro 2 Fast 2 Furious TV – 2004: Cracking UP |
| Awards | 2007 – Spike Guy’s choice Award 2009 – Gold Derby Award 2011 – Gold Gym Annual Hollywood Hottest Bodies Award 2012 – Phoenix Film Festival 2020 – Fashion Scholarship Fund |
Minka Kelly Movies And TV Shows
Minka Kelly Movies
- 2003 – The Turbo Charged Prelude Fro 2 Fast 2 Furious
- 2006 – The Pumpkin Karver
- 2009 – 500 Days of Summer
- 2011 – Just Go With It
- 2013 – The Butler
- 2015 – Papa: Hemingway in Cuba
- 2017 – Naked
- 2018 – Night Hunter
- 2020 – She’s in Portland
- 2021 – Lansky
- 2024 – Blackwater Lane
- 2025 – Champagne Problems
Minka Kelly Television
- 2004 – Cracking Up
- 2005 – American Dreams
- 2006-09 – Friday Night Lights
- 2010-11 – Parenthood
- 2013-14 – Almost Human
- 2015 – Man Seeking Woman
- 2017 – Jane the Virgin
- 2018 – The Beach House
- 2018-21 – Titans
- 2019 – Drunk History
- 2020 – Robot Chicken
- 2022 – Euphoria
- 2025 – Ransom Canyon
Minka Kelly Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 165 cm In meters – 1.65 m In feet & inches – 5’5” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 56 kg In pounds – 124 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Light Brown |
| Body Measurements | 35-24-36 |
Minka Kelly Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $6 million (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | $400,000 |
| Salary (approx) | Update soon |
| Income Source | Acting, modeling, endorsement, social media, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Minka Kelly
- Minka Kelly was born and raised in Los Angeles to Maureen Dumont Kelly and Rick Dufay.
- Her father is a guitarist and her mother is a dancer, and she is the only child of her parents.
- She was raised primarily by her mother and her mother’s on-and-off boyfriend, David Gonzalez.
- Her mother worked various jobs, including as a stripper and bartender.
- Her mother tried to smuggle drugs across the Mexico-United States border, but was caught and jailed for a period of time.
- She attended two high schools before graduating from Valley High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- Kelly moved in with a boyfriend who was five years her senior, and had an abortion at age 17.
- After high school graduation, she reconnected with her biological father and moved to Los Angeles to live with him.
- While in Los Angeles, she wanted to pursue acting as a hobby.
- Minka Kelly’s mother died in 2008, at the age of 51, from colon Cancer.
- While her mother was incarcerated, she was sent to live in the homes of various friends and acquaintances of her mother.
- However her first acting class, Minka Kelly got hooked and began pursuing acting as a career.
- Minka Kelly starred opposite Scott Porter on the TV series Friday Night Lights.
- She briefly pursued a medical career, working as a surgeon’s assistant and scrub tech.
- She is an avid hiker and loves exploring the great outdoors whenever she has the opportunity.
- She is also a skilled calligrapher and enjoys practicing the art of beautiful handwriting as a hobby.
- Minka Kelly is passionate about animal rescue and has adopted several rescue pets over the years.
FAQ:
How old is Minka Kelly?
As of 2025, Minka Kelly is 45 years old.
What is Minka Kelly’s net worth?
As of 2025, Minka Kelly’s net worth is $6 million
Who is Minka Kelly’s husband?
As of 2025, Minka Kelly is unmarried.