History of Minka Kelly in Timeline

Minka Kelly is an American actress known for her roles in both film and television. She gained recognition for her role as Lyla Garrity in the TV series "Friday Night Lights." Kelly has also appeared in movies such as "The Roommate" and "Searching for Sonny." She has had prominent roles in series like "Parenthood," "Charlie's Angels," and "Titans."

June 24, 1980: Birth of Minka Kelly

On June 24, 1980, Minka Dumont Kelly was born.

2003: Acting Debut

Minka Kelly made her acting debut as an extra in the short film "The Turbo Charged Prelude for 2 Fast 2 Furious." This was followed by a guest appearance on "Cracking Up."

2005: Recurring Role in What I Like About You

Minka Kelly landed a three-episode recurring role in The WB comedy series "What I Like About You."

April 2006: Casting in Friday Night Lights

Minka Kelly was cast as a series regular on the NBC drama series "Friday Night Lights."

October 3, 2006: Premiere of Friday Night Lights

The NBC drama series "Friday Night Lights," in which Minka Kelly starred as Lyla Garrity, premiered on October 3, 2006.

2006: Rise to Fame

Minka Kelly rose to fame for her role as Lyla Garrity on the NBC drama series Friday Night Lights.

2006: Roles in The Pumpkin Karver and State's Evidence

Minka Kelly starred in the horror film "The Pumpkin Karver" and had a small role in "State's Evidence."

2007: Kelly Becomes Friends with Mandy Moore

Minka Kelly and actress Mandy Moore became friends in 2007.

2007: Kelly Debuts on Maxim's Hot 100 List

Minka Kelly first appeared on Maxim's Hot 100 list in 2007, ranking at number 42.

2007: Cameo in The Kingdom

Minka Kelly reunited with "Friday Night Lights" creator Peter Berg for a cameo role in "The Kingdom."

August 2008: Casting in Body Politic and Mad Love

Minka Kelly was cast as the lead in The CW pilot series "Body Politic" and appeared in the pilot for the CBS comedy series "Mad Love," though neither resulted in a lasting role.

2008: Kelly Named Among People Magazine's 100 Most Beautiful People

In 2008, Minka Kelly was featured in People magazine's annual "100 Most Beautiful People" list.

2008: Passing of Minka Kelly's Mother

In 2008, Minka Kelly's mother, Maureen, passed away from colon cancer at the age of 51.

2008: Kelly Begins Dating Derek Jeter

Minka Kelly began a relationship with former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter in 2008.

2009: Kelly Ranks on Maxim's Hot 100 List

In 2009, Minka Kelly was ranked number 84 on Maxim's Hot 100 list.

2009: Appearance in 500 Days of Summer

Minka Kelly appeared in the final scene of the film "500 Days of Summer."

2009: Conclusion of Friday Night Lights Role

Minka Kelly concluded her role as Lyla Garrity on Friday Night Lights when her character left for college.

2009: Kelly Begins Collaboration with ABLE

Minka Kelly's partnership with ABLE, a retailer focused on creating ethical job opportunities for women in vulnerable situations in Africa, began in 2009.

April 2010: Appearance in Parenthood

Minka Kelly appeared in the NBC drama series "Parenthood," playing a behavioral aide.

June 2010: Filming of Searching for Sonny

Production for the mystery comedy film "Searching for Sonny," in which Minka Kelly starred as the lead, took place in June 2010.

December 2010: Casting in Charlie's Angels Reboot

Minka Kelly was cast in ABC's planned reboot of the crime drama series "Charlie's Angels" in December 2010.

2010: Recurring Role on Parenthood

Minka Kelly began her recurring role as Gaby on NBC's family drama series "Parenthood" in 2010.

March 2011: Charlie's Angels Pilot Filming

The pilot for the "Charlie's Angels" reboot, starring Minka Kelly, was filmed in March 2011.

March 29, 2011: Final Appearance on Parenthood

On March 29, 2011, Minka Kelly made her final appearance on the NBC drama series "Parenthood."

May 13, 2011: Charlie's Angels Pick-Up

ABC picked up the "Charlie's Angels" reboot, in which Minka Kelly starred as Eve French, on May 13, 2011.

May 29, 2011: Conclusion of Love, Loss, and What I Wore Run

Minka Kelly concluded her run in the Off Broadway play "Love, Loss, and What I Wore" on May 29, 2011.

September 22, 2011: Charlie's Angels Premiere

The "Charlie's Angels" reboot, starring Minka Kelly, premiered on September 22, 2011.

November 10, 2011: Charlie's Angels Cancellation

ABC cancelled the "Charlie's Angels" reboot on November 10, 2011, due to low ratings.

December 2011: Kelly Participates in USO Tour

In December 2011, Minka Kelly joined a United Service Organizations tour spanning eight days and four countries alongside Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey, Robert Horry, Jordin Sparks, Thomas Miles, and Sergeant Major Bryan Battaglia.

2011: Film and Television Appearances

In 2011, Minka Kelly starred in the films "The Roommate" and "Searching for Sonny," had a recurring role as Gaby on NBC's "Parenthood," and played Eve French in the revival of "Charlie's Angels."

2011: Kelly and Derek Jeter Split

Minka Kelly and Derek Jeter ended their relationship in 2011.

2011: Esquire Magazine Crowns Kelly "Sexiest Woman Alive"

Minka Kelly was named "Sexiest Woman Alive" in Esquire magazine's annual feature in 2011.

February 2012: The Heart Truth Red Dress Collection Show

In February 2012, Minka Kelly modeled a Diane von Fürstenberg dress for The Heart Truth Red Dress Collection show during New York Fashion Week.

June 2012: Appearance in Maroon 5's "One More Night" Music Video

Minka Kelly appeared in the music video for "One More Night" by Maroon 5 in June 2012.

2013: Role in The Butler

Minka Kelly appeared as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in the 2013 film "The Butler."

June 2015: Kelly Graduates from the New School of Cooking

Minka Kelly successfully completed her culinary training at the New School of Cooking in Culver City, California, in June 2015.

2015: Kelly Designs Clutch for ABLE in Honor of International Women's Day

In 2015, Minka Kelly designed a special clutch for ABLE to commemorate International Women's Day.

2015: Charity Work with Able

Since 2015, Minka Kelly has designed numerous charity jewelry products for Able.

2016: Kelly Appears on Food Network's "Star Plates"

In 2016, Minka Kelly showcased her culinary skills on Food Network's "Star Plates," where she worked alongside renowned chefs in a professional kitchen setting.

2016: Kelly Becomes Spokesperson for Trulia

Minka Kelly became the spokesperson for online real estate marketplace Trulia in 2016, helping to launch their "Best Neighborhoods in America" tool.

September 2017: Casting in Titans

Minka Kelly was cast in the DC Universe series "Titans" as Dawn Granger / Dove.

2017: Publication of The Breakdown

B.A. Paris published the novel "The Breakdown," which would later be adapted into the film "Blackwater Lane," in which Minka Kelly was cast.

May 2018: Voice Role in Detroit: Become Human

In May 2018, Minka Kelly provided the voice and motion capture for North in the video game "Detroit: Become Human."

October 12, 2018: Premiere of Titans

The DC Universe series "Titans," in which Minka Kelly played Dawn Granger / Dove, premiered on October 12, 2018.

2018: Premiere of Titans

Minka Kelly's role as Dawn Granger / Dove, in the DC Universe/Max superhero series "Titans", premiered.

September 2019: Promotion to Series Regular on Titans

Minka Kelly was promoted to a series regular for the second season of "Titans" in September 2019.

2019: Kelly Launches "The Barbara Collection" with ABLE

Minka Kelly introduced "The Barbara Collection," her own jewelry line with ABLE, in 2019. The collection was named after one of ABLE's initial jewelry designers, Barbara.

2021: Departure from Titans

Minka Kelly departed from her role as Dawn Granger / Dove, on the DC Universe/Max superhero series "Titans."

2021: Role in Euphoria

Minka Kelly played Samantha, a role written specifically for her, in four episodes of the second season of HBO's "Euphoria."

October 13, 2022: Casting in Blackwater Lane

It was announced that Minka Kelly would co-star in the psychological thriller "Blackwater Lane," an adaptation of the 2017 novel "The Breakdown."

2022: Kelly and Trevor Noah Break Up; Begins Relationship with Dan Reynolds

In 2022, Minka Kelly and comedian Trevor Noah went their separate ways. The same year, Kelly started dating Imagine Dragons' frontman, Dan Reynolds.

May 2, 2023: Release of Tell Me Everything: A Memoir

Minka Kelly's memoir, "Tell Me Everything: A Memoir," was released on May 2, 2023, by Henry Holt and Company.

May 21, 2023: Tell Me Everything: A Memoir Becomes a Best Seller

Minka Kelly's memoir, "Tell Me Everything: A Memoir," debuted at number 12 on The New York Times non-fiction best-seller list for the week ending May 21, 2023.

December 5, 2023: Netflix Announces Kelly to Star in "Ransom Canyon"

On December 5, 2023, Forbes reported that Minka Kelly will be starring as concert pianist Quinn in Netflix's upcoming drama series "Ransom Canyon", opposite Josh Duhamel.