Minka Kelly
Known for
Minka Kelly is an American actress and model born in Los Angeles, who first drew wide attention playing cheerleader Lyla Garrity on the acclaimed NBC drama 'Friday Night Lights'. She went on to star as Summer's rival love interest Autumn in '(500) Days of Summer' and later joined the HBO series 'Euphoria' as Samantha, mother to Cassie and Lexi. Her other credits include the superhero series 'Titans', playing Dawn Granger, and a supporting role in Lee Daniels' 'The Butler'. Kelly has built a steady career moving between film and prestige television drama.
Minka Kelly
18 Movies
17 Series
Minka Kelly is an American actress and model born in Los Angeles, who first drew wide attention playing cheerleader Lyla Garrity on the acclaimed NBC drama 'Friday Night Lights'. She went on to star as Summer's rival love interest Autumn in '(500) Days of Summer' and later joined the HBO series 'Euphoria' as Samantha, mother to Cassie and Lexi. Her other credits include the superhero series 'Titans', playing Dawn Granger, and a supporting role in Lee Daniels' 'The Butler'. Kelly has built a steady career moving between film and prestige television drama.
Movies
Plays Autumn
(500) Days of Summer
2009
Plays Joanna Damon
Just Go with It
2011
Plays Jackie Kennedy
The Butler
2013
Plays Maureen Duffy
Lansky
2021
Plays Angie
Night Hunter
2019
Plays Miss Ross
The Kingdom
2007
Plays Sydney Price
Champagne Problems
2025
Plays Cass
Blackwater Lane
2024
Plays Sara Matthews
The Roommate
2011
Plays River
Devil's Highway
2005
Plays Sarah
She's in Portland
2020
Plays Dena
The World Made Straight
2015
Plays Debbie Hunt
Papa Hemingway in Cuba
2015
Plays Tammy Boyles
The Pumpkin Karver
2006
Plays Girl #3
State's Evidence
2004
Plays Eden Mercer
Searching for Sonny
2011
Plays Girl
The Turbo Charged Prelude for 2 Fast 2 Furious
2003
TV Shows
Plays Lyla Garrity
Friday Night Lights
2006
Plays Miranda Frank
The Path
2016
Plays Dawn Granger / Dove
Titans
2018
Producer
Plays Quinn O'Grady
Ransom Canyon
2025
Plays Valerie Stahl
Almost Human
2013
Plays Gaby
Parenthood
2010
Plays Eve French
Charlie's Angels
2011
Plays Samantha
Euphoria
2019
Plays Ricki
What I Like About You
2002
Plays Abbey Whitman
Jane the Virgin
2014
Plays Bridgette Murphy
Full Circle
2013
Plays Whitney
Man Seeking Woman
2015
Plays Monica
Cracking Up
2004
Plays Minka Kelly
Entourage
2004
Plays Stacey
Drake & Josh
2004
Plays Kara Clayton
Bull
2016
Plays Bonnie
American Dreams
2002
Latest Trailers
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Champagne Problems
Full Filmography
Champagne Problems
Sydney Price
2025
Film
Ransom Canyon
Quinn O'Grady · 18 episodes
2025–
TV
Blackwater Lane
Cass
2024
Film
Euphoria
Samantha · 4 episodes
2022
TV
Lansky
Maureen Duffy
2021
Film
She's in Portland
Sarah
2020
Film
Night Hunter
Angie
2019
Film
Titans
Dawn Granger / Dove · 21 episodes
2018–
TV
Jane the Virgin
Abbey Whitman · 3 episodes
2016–2017
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Minka Kelly and where are they from?
Minka Kelly is 46 years old, born on June 24, 1980 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Minka Kelly?
Minka Kelly is best known for roles in (500) Days of Summer, Just Go with It, The Butler.
How many movies has Minka Kelly been in?
Over a 23-year career (since 2003), Minka Kelly has appeared in 18 movies and 17 TV shows.
What was Minka Kelly's first movie?
The career of Minka Kelly began with The Turbo Charged Prelude for 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003).
What is Minka Kelly's most recent movie or series?
Minka Kelly's most recent release is Champagne Problems, which premiered on November 18, 2025.
What TV shows has Minka Kelly appeared in?
On television, Minka Kelly has appeared in Euphoria, Titans, Drake & Josh, Jane the Virgin.
Minka Kelly
1980-06-24 · Los Angeles, California, USA
Minka Dumont Kelly (born June 24, 1980) is an American actress and model, best known for her roles as Lyla Garrity on the NBC series Friday Night Lights, Samantha on Euphoria, Dawn Granger / Dove on HBO's Titans, Miranda Frank on The Path, Detective Valerie Stahl on Almost Human, Eve French on the 2011 remake series Charlie's Angels, and a recurring role as Gaby on the drama series Parenthood. She also portrayed Jackie Kennedy in the film The Butler, and Autumn at the end of (500) Days of Summer.
She is the only child of former Aerosmith guitarist Rick Dufay and the late Maureen Dumont Kelly.