Painful Facts About Minka Kelly, A Bright Star With A Dark Past
A regular on “most beautiful” lists and an unforgettable good girl on a popular TV show, Minka Kelly seems just about perfect. But this book can’t be judged by its cover—even the very first page is both shocking and tragic.
1. She Had A Bad Start
In an unknown moment of irony, Maureen “Mo” Kelly birthed Minka Kelly in Los Angeles in 1980. LA eventually became the place that catapulted her to stardom, but her childhood didn’t sparkle at all. For one, she didn’t spend any time with her father during her childhood. And life with her mother? It left much to be desired.
2. Her Mom Worked All Night
Kelly’s mother worked at the Crazy Girls club as a dancer. It’s exactly what it sounds like. Even worse, Maureen often brought her young daughter along with her, no doubt showing her things most young girls don’t see.
But perhaps bringing her along felt better than the other options.
3. She Was Homeless
Kelly’s mother struggled to make ends meet. In her early years, the two often found themselves without a secure place to settle down. Things got so bad that they once lived in a storage shed, and even lived in a friend's garage on another occasion. Even worse, though, was the time Kelly’s mom left her in danger.
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4. She Wasn’t Safe
During a particularly terrible time in her childhood, Kelly’s mother left her with a family friend. She claimed she was going to the Philippines to work (which we’ll get back to in a moment).
She then disappeared for months, leaving Kelly in the hands of her friend’s daughter, who consistently hurt her physically.
Things didn’t improve when she returned.
