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June 20, 2026

Minka Kelly Opens Up About Reconciling with Her Mom After ‘Chaotic’ Childhood: ‘She Was Doing Her Best’

Kelly, a successful actress known for her roles in hit shows like Friday Night Lights and Euphoria, is releasing her new memoir, Tell Me Everything, on May 2nd. The book reveals her traumatic childhood, where she was raised by her single mother, Maureen, who worked as an exotic dancer.

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Kelly’s mother struggled to make ends meet and couldn’t afford rent at their apartment complex in L.A. So, they lived in a small storage shed that was only 125 square feet. As a young child, Kelly accompanied her mother to the strip club where she performed, making a living for them both. The actress reflects on feeling different from other little girls, wishing her mother was more like other moms, and only coming to appreciate her mother’s special qualities much later in life.

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