Minka Dumonte Kelly, an American actress and model, gained popularity for her portrayal of Lyla Garrity in the NBC drama Friday Night Lights. She showcased her talent in films like The Roommate and Searching for Sonny, and had recurring roles in Parenthood and Charlie’s Angels. Kelly played Dawn Granger / Dove in Titans and recently published her memoir Tell Me Everything.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Minka Dumonte Kelly |
| Date of Birth | June 24, 1980 |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Actress, Model, Philanthropist |
| Rise to Fame | Lyla Garrity on NBC’s Friday Night Lights (2006-2009) |
| Filmography | The Roommate, Searching for Sonny, Titans (2018-2021), etc. |
| TV Series | Parenthood (2010-2011), Charlie’s Angels (2011), etc. |
| Memoir | Tell Me Everything (Published in 2023) |
| Philanthropy | Minka Kelly actively supports various charitable causes |
Born in Los Angeles, Kelly, the only child of former Aerosmith guitarist Rick Dufay and the late Maureen Dumont Kelly has a diverse ancestry. Raised by her hardworking mother, who held various jobs, Kelly described her tumultuous childhood as both challenging and transformative.
Moving frequently, they eventually settled in Albuquerque, where they faced financial struggles, including living in a storage shed. Kelly endured physical and emotional abuse from her mother’s boyfriend and later from a family friend and a boyfriend. She had an abortion at 17.
Discovering her mother’s involvement in drug transportation and her subsequent jail time, Kelly experienced the loss of her mother to colon cancer. Following graduation, she reconnected with her father and returned to Los Angeles.
A former Playboy Playmate approached her and offered to be her manager during a test shoot for a modelling agency in Los Angeles. She was offered breast augmentation in exchange for employment when she accepted a position as a receptionist at a doctor’s clinic. She was dismissed as a result of her refusal to get the operation, though.
She was inspired by this encounter to pursue a career as a scrub technician and study to become a surgeon’s assistant. She sought acting roles and made appearances in advertisements around this time. Her career in acting began in 2003 as an extra in a short film, which led to guest spots on television programmes. She rose to fame as a high school cheerleader in the NBC drama series Friday Night Lights.
Kelly was cast as Eve French in the reboot of “Charlie’s Angels” in 2010. The series premiered in September 2011 but received negative reviews and was cancelled after four episodes. She also starred in “The Roommate” and appeared in the Off-Broadway play “Love, Loss, and What I Wore” in 2011. Kelly had lead roles in “Searching for Sonny” and the DC Universe series “Titans.” She appeared in the film “The Butler” and portrayed North in the video game “Detroit: Become Human.
The part of Samantha was specially written for Kelly by the show’s creator Sam Levinson and presented to her in 2021. During the second season of Euphoria, Kelly played Samantha, an affluent young mother, in four episodes.
According to a report from Deadline on October 13, 2022, Kelly will co-star in the psychological suspense film Blackwater Lane with Maggie Grace and Dermot Mulroney. Blackwater Lane is an adaptation of B.A. Paris’ 2017 book The Breakdown.
On May 2, 2023, Kelly will release her memoir, Tell Me Everything: A Memoir, in honour of both her mother and working-class single moms. She has been named among the most beautiful women in the world by a number of publications, including People and Esquire.
Kelly has accumulated a net worth of approximately $6 million. Through her successful career in the entertainment industry, including acting and modelling, she has made significant financial gains. Her talent and popularity have allowed her to secure lucrative opportunities, contributing to her impressive wealth.
Kelly was born on June 24, 1980, in Los Angeles, California. She was born to her parents Rick Dufay and Maureen Dumont, but her mother is no more. She belongs to French, Irish, and Dutch-Indonesian ancestry.
More entertainment news: