WHAT’S a Minka? Here’s everything you probably don’t know about the girl who owns Derek Jeter’s heart.
Full name: Minka Dumont Kelly
Date of birth: June 24, 1980
Birthplace: Los Angeles
Measurements: 5-foot-5, describes herself as naturally “thick.”
Pets: One dog.
Celebrity roots: Daughter of Rick Dufay, formerly a guitarist for Aerosmith (Steven Tyler was an early baby sitter). Her mother was a Vegas showgirl.
You know her as: Lyla Garrity on the TV series “Friday Night Lights” and as Autumn in this summer’s hit “(500) Days of Summer.”
Hidden talent: Before acting, Kelly trained as surgical assistant.
Honors: Currently holds the No. 54 spot on Maxim’s Hot 100 list. Was nominated this year for a Teen Choice Award but lost to Leighton Meester of “Gossip Girl,” Kelly’s celebrity look-alike and co-star in the upcoming film “The Roommate.”
Before Jeter: Kelly dated actor Donald Faison and musician John Mayer.
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Kelly was on hand last September to help Derek Jeter close down Yankee Stadium.
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As Lyla Garrity, Kelly cozies up to “Friday Night Lights” co-star (and former flame) Taylor Kitsch.
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Minka Kelly and Derek Jeter enjoyed dinner in Puerto Rico in January.
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With Kristen Bell at Fashion Week.
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Before they fell for each other, both Derek Jeter and Minka Kelly were high-profile daters. Kelly canoodled courtside with John Mayer.
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Jeter with a pre-Justin Jessica Biel.
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Jeter did the dance with Mariah.
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