Biography
Minka Kelly was born in Los Angeles on June 24, 1980, and it's really no surprise that she ended up in an industry in which entertaining others is the main purpose -- her father was a guitarist for Aerosmith, and her mother was a Las Vegas showgirl. It seems as if living the life of an entertainer was her destiny.
minka kelly enters modelingFrom an early age, Minka’s beauty was noticed as she successfully appeared in many modeling campaigns and television commercials. Her love for acting started out as a hobby, but soon blossomed into a passion that would be unmatched by any other potential career choice. She returned to her birthplace of Los Angeles shortly after finishing high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to follow her dreams.Though success was not immediate, Minka Kelly soon landed speaking parts on Nickelodeon’s Drake and Josh and on FOX’s Cracking Up. These first few roles, though minor, began to pave the way to future acting gigs. In the time after her first two television appearances, she appeared alongside Natassia Malthe in the 2005 film Devil’s Highway and the television show American Dreams. Also in 2005, Minka Kelly subsequently landed a recurring role on the WB sitcom What I Like About You, which stars Amanda Bynes.
minka kelly on friday night lightsMinka’s big break came in the spring of 2006, when she landed the role of Lyla Garrity on Friday Night Lights. To prepare for her role
as head cheerleader, she trained with the cheerleading squad from the Pflugerville High School in Texas.She appeared in the flick The Kingdom in 2007 and dated John Mayer. As for 2008, the only project on deck for Minka Kelly is 500 Days of Summer.
minka kelly enters modelingFrom an early age, Minka’s beauty was noticed as she successfully appeared in many modeling campaigns and television commercials. Her love for acting started out as a hobby, but soon blossomed into a passion that would be unmatched by any other potential career choice. She returned to her birthplace of Los Angeles shortly after finishing high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to follow her dreams.Though success was not immediate, Minka Kelly soon landed speaking parts on Nickelodeon’s Drake and Josh and on FOX’s Cracking Up. These first few roles, though minor, began to pave the way to future acting gigs. In the time after her first two television appearances, she appeared alongside Natassia Malthe in the 2005 film Devil’s Highway and the television show American Dreams. Also in 2005, Minka Kelly subsequently landed a recurring role on the WB sitcom What I Like About You, which stars Amanda Bynes.
minka kelly on friday night lightsMinka’s big break came in the spring of 2006, when she landed the role of Lyla Garrity on Friday Night Lights. To prepare for her role
as head cheerleader, she trained with the cheerleading squad from the Pflugerville High School in Texas.She appeared in the flick The Kingdom in 2007 and dated John Mayer. As for 2008, the only project on deck for Minka Kelly is 500 Days of Summer. Quotes
“I didn’t really grow up with my dad. ... When my mom was pregnant with me, he was in Aerosmith and didn’t want to have anything to do with it. ... I was really mad at him for leaving.”- Minka Kelly on her relationship with her father
“I didn’t really grow up with my dad. ... When my mom was pregnant with me, he was in Aerosmith and didn’t want to have anything to do with it. ... I was really mad at him for leaving.”- Minka Kelly on her relationship with her father
Sexiness
When we typically think of a hot cheerleader, she's usually a buxom blonde. Minka Kelly goes against this stereotypical grain. She's dark-haired with with smoldering bedroom eyes that'll excite even the dead. Minka Kelly also manages to be simultaneously curvy and toned.
When we typically think of a hot cheerleader, she's usually a buxom blonde. Minka Kelly goes against this stereotypical grain. She's dark-haired with with smoldering bedroom eyes that'll excite even the dead. Minka Kelly also manages to be simultaneously curvy and toned.
Success
Though Minka Kelly has yet to be even nominated for an award, she's only been in the industry since 2004. The fact that she has appeared in such acclaimed shows as Friday Night Lights and The Kingdom, is a sure sign that she has more coming. And as long as that's true, we'll keep coming to see her.
Though Minka Kelly has yet to be even nominated for an award, she's only been in the industry since 2004. The fact that she has appeared in such acclaimed shows as Friday Night Lights and The Kingdom, is a sure sign that she has more coming. And as long as that's true, we'll keep coming to see her.
Why Is She Famous?
Minka Kelly is best recognized for her breakout role as cheerleader Lyla Garrity on NBC’s critically acclaimed drama Friday Night Lights. Though her portrayal of Lyla, the girlfriend of star quarterback Jason Street, may be her biggest claim to fame thus far, she has previously appeared on NBC’s American Dreams, Nickelodeon’s Drake and Josh and WB’s What I Like About You. She also starred in the film The Kingdom (2007).
Minka Kelly is best recognized for her breakout role as cheerleader Lyla Garrity on NBC’s critically acclaimed drama Friday Night Lights. Though her portrayal of Lyla, the girlfriend of star quarterback Jason Street, may be her biggest claim to fame thus far, she has previously appeared on NBC’s American Dreams, Nickelodeon’s Drake and Josh and WB’s What I Like About You. She also starred in the film The Kingdom (2007).
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Minka Dumont Kelly is an American actress. She stars in the NBC series Friday Night Lights as Lyla Garrity.
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