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Minka Kelly

Minka Kelly is an American actress and model best known for playing Lyla Garrity on the NBC drama series Friday Night Lights.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Minka Kelly is an American actress and model best known for playing Lyla Garrity on the NBC drama series Friday Night Lights. She has also appeared in films like The Kingdom and The Roommate, and in TV series such as Titans and Euphoria.

What it is

Minka Kelly, born Minka Dumont Dufay in Los Angeles on June 24, 1980, is the daughter of former Aerosmith guitarist Rick Dufay. She rose to fame with her role on Friday Night Lights and has since built a career across film and television, including notable parts in The Butler, Parenthood, and Euphoria.

Key details

Kelly's acting credits span over two decades, with highlights including the film 500 Days of Summer and the superhero series Titans. In 2023, she published a memoir, Tell Me Everything: A Memoir. Public sources list her height at 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m).

Why it matters

Kelly remains a recognizable figure in entertainment, with her work widely distributed in Canada through streaming platforms like Netflix and Crave. Her memoir adds a personal dimension to her public profile, offering insight into her life beyond acting.

In short

  • Best known for playing Lyla Garrity on Friday Night Lights.
  • Has appeared in films like The Kingdom and The Roommate, and TV series such as Titans and Euphoria.
  • Published a memoir, Tell Me Everything: A Memoir, in 2023.
  • Her work is widely available in Canada via streaming platforms.
Canadian angle

Kelly's work has been widely distributed in Canada through television and streaming platforms, including Friday Night Lights, Titans, and Euphoria.

Quick questions

Who is Minka Kelly?
Minka Kelly is an American actress and model known for Friday Night Lights and for roles in films and television series including The Roommate, Titans, and Euphoria.
How old is Minka Kelly?
She was born on June 24, 1980, making her 46 years old as of 2026.
What is Minka Kelly's height?
Public biography sources list her height as 5 feet 5 inches, or 1.65 metres.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minka_Kelly
    Supports: Recent film credit in Champagne Problems (2025).
  2. Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minka_Kelly
    Supports: Birth name, nationality, occupation, notable films and series, and filmography details.
  3. Wikipedia (Portuguese) — https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minka_Kelly
    Supports: Full birth name, birth date, birthplace, occupation, Friday Night Lights, Titans, and memoir.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1310368/bio/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, birth name, and height.
  5. Tribute.ca — https://www.tribute.ca/people/biography/minka-kelly/32643/
    Supports: Biography, career overview, and romantic links reported in entertainment coverage.
  6. Bookreporter — https://www.bookreporter.com/authors/minka-kelly
    Supports: Television credits and residence context.
  7. People — https://people.com/tag/minka-kelly/
    Supports: General career summary and notable screen roles.
  8. Amazon — https://www.amazon.com/Tell-Me-Everything-Minka-Kelly/dp/1250852064
    Supports: Memoir publication and descriptive synopsis.