Minka Kelly’s latest series ‘Ransom Canyon’ is now available on Netflix
Minka Kelly to Leave Hollywood for Her ‘Backup’ Profession? Minka Kelly revealed that she has considered leaving Hollywood “many times” for her “backup profession.”
During an appearance on the latest episode of Today Show with Jenna & Friends, the Friday Night Lights alum said she is seriously considering returning to her “backup” career as an operating room scrub nurse because it gives her “a little bit of confidence.”
“Is it true that you thought Hollywood was over you?” the show’s host Andy Cohen asked the actress.
The 44-year-old actress admitted that she has “thought that a lot of times.”
“And then if anything, time passes, you’re like, ‘Okay, that’s it. I had a good run. And it’s okay, everything’s okay. I have my backup. I can be a scrub tech again,’” Minka added.
“You know, it’s not the whole world,” the Ransom Canyon actress said, apparently referring to the entertainment industry.
“So it’s kind of a balancing act for me to reject you for being an actor and you can go, ‘But I’m good at this, I know I’m good at this,’” Minka continued.
“I really liked it,” she added. “It’s really nice to feel like you’re good at something.”
Minka Kelly Short Bio
Minka Kelly is an American actress and author, born on June 24, 1980, in Los Angeles, California. She gained prominence for her role as Lyla Garrity on the NBC drama series Friday Night Lights (2006–2009). Kelly has since appeared in various television and film projects, including Parenthood, Charlie’s Angels, The Roommate, and Titans, where she portrayed Dawn Granger/Dove. In 2023, she released her memoir, Tell Me Everything, which became a New York Times Best Seller and delves into her challenging upbringing and experiences in the entertainment industry. Beyond acting, Kelly is involved in philanthropy, collaborating with organizations like ABLE to empower women through sustainable employment opportunities.
