'I feel free of shame': Minka Kelly on her journey to self-acceptance

ABC News’ Trevor Ault spoke with actress Minka Kelly about her new book “Tell Me Everything: A Memoir” detailing her difficult childhood and path to fame.
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[@AN-cy7xm]

Her voice is kind and gentle with a firm tone. Something about it feels healthy and calm.

[@supportvawa2213]

I thought the same thing, and then I thought - she sounds like someone else - who?.....I closed my eyes and saw - Britney Spears!!!

[@ALEX9080]

Agreed

[@prashanthb6521]

Yes.

[@xxpositivexxful]

Trauma makes you so empathetic & I relate to how she felt. So glad she’s talking about it ❤

[@musicandpoetry_8]

❤❤❤

[@ironmaniatiko]

Yes, in her case. But many people become mean or even meaner than their past aggressors in a chain of violence... Thankfully she is cured and feels the obligation to help others instead of a revenge approach against innocent people. Unfortunately I have been close to revenge oriented people that were traumatized in their childhood

[@SK-jp2ok]

“I don’t need to outsource my safety״ Love this ❤️

[@AelionEntertainment]

Fabulous 🙌🏽✨

[@Politegirl686]

Me too

[@greghayes6052]

I don't feel safe in my mind. It's hard to tell what's real sometimes.

[@kat.5927]

Reading her book right now...I see so much of myself in her. Absentee parents force you to grow up & be your own parent. Still you look for love in all the wrong people. And you're let down every time, because I've come to realise that the emptiness left by parents is a void that will never be filled. By anyone. As she says you have to forgive and move forward.

[@karolinaleleniewski4334]

he's perfect for interviewing her for this. The face she made when he said boundaries is so good. Have an interviewer as good and kind and sensitive and respectful as him, on a subject like this, oh what a great thing to see.

[@ArchitectingHappiness]

I just posted almost the same thing you said without reading this first, or any of the other comments here. I so agree wholeheartedly with you!

[@highnessproductions4177]

I was thinking this the entire interview. It’s so obvious when an interviewer is invested & it makes for a great convo!

[@hd-xc2lz]

Agree with all said here. Just want to add that at first Minka looked quite guarded (and who wouldn't given the topic?), but with each thoughtful question from the interviewer one could see her relaxing into the conversation. Was a pleasure to witness.

[@ryanhowell4492]

She's beautiful

[@_mr_cat]

Very

[@Centre14]

first saw her the other day in the final 5 minute scene of the film "500 days of summer". Decided to search her name on wikipedia and was shocked read about her early life struggles and career. What a strong woman.

[@leggimiditedichristianmasc9483]

Minka Kelly is amazing. Smart, talented, empathetic. Great actress and writer

[@ArchitectingHappiness]

Excellent interviewer. Usually they are always trying to get sound bytes to go viral or asking gotcha questions. He is balanced and respectful. Kudos. Ms Kelly tells her story so beautifully and with such humanity. What an inspiration 🌿

[@Kristen-ek9rz]

She's beautiful inside and out. This was a very thoughtful and intelligent interview.

[@gayaneg.3805]

What a beautiful, strong woman.

[@prashanthb6521]

I have respect for women who go thru difficult circumstances in life and then try to fight it out. Even if they couldnt succeed, they at least fought and thats important.

[@tsdifferent]

I’ve always liked her, her voice is so pretty and I love her movies

[@minneo7022]

forgiveness and grace yes ♥

[@Mclem2k24]

Problems are the penalty for living and every problem in life is the seed of an opportunity of some greater benefit

[@sm.9599]

Beautifully said

[@petermoroz6556]

Just got this book today, looking forward to reading it.

[@wilfriedsautron6814]

minka kelly is so perfect❤❤❤

[@mylifefornick]

Minka is gorgeous and has so much to share and help others.

[@kaylacelesteatkinson]

She’s so beautiful

[@mamabagaskara]

I want to read her book!

[@ronmoller8840]

Brave, brave, brave young woman. I believe her book will help a lot of other young women heal.

[@susantaulli6580]

She’s been through a lot. I wish her well.

[@mystuff1971]

Amazing interview ❤

[@bellareid3488]

As the child of an addict I can say not everyone should have children. They can't give what they don't have. But my dad is not a bad person he just had demons he didn't deal with and that effected us as kids. Not fair but that's life...

[@rpaafourever7908]

Actually, most people should not have children.

[@milaaswrld9514]

Thank you Minka for the book, if you ever see this . For the first time ive felt seen with my childhood experiences and life. Great example you are to girls like me looking to get out of that... give the book a try before you knock it. It wasnt a best seller for nothing !😊

[@ericpachecoTrump2024]

Good interview. I love Minka!

[@Magdalena8008s]

Haven listened to her on Armchair Expert her story is incredible.

[@Juiceworld21]

Shes so beautiful,she played dove in titans that good i didnt recognise her.

[@jimmycoleman5853]

Her dad played guitar in Aerosmith 79-84

[@tarantulabunnydog]

Good interview

[@JMrealgamer]

It’s crazy to see the real person. I first saw her as North on Detroit Become Human. Very beautiful.

[@teemo5409]

Good for her👏‼️

[@Giselle1289]

Great interview! Great line of questions.

[@tomscully4669]

Great book Read it

[@vanessalobo5508]

I like her but now this is a thing . Rich people are not the salt of the earth because they are well resourced in tools to overcome trauma . We all have trauma But rever to the the unpolished , human and those who can’t afford these l” life coaches “ abc therapy and are dwelling in hell still . Those are the ones that need our praise love and admiration too. These people should help others to have the same care but instead they go around talking about themselves . It’s a trend in Hollywood now

[@weixiangng8279]

Wasn't she in Detroit Become Human?

[@benephysiologytm4144]

🩷😢*hug* I needed to hear this. She’s beautiful inside and out. May God bless, keep and protect her. Ameen.

[@Organogolddulcegarci]

Uh I'm just here from 2 fast 2 furious😅

[@aaklii]

Autumn

[@JenPurple2022]

Who is she? I had no idea .. means no one is that important and don’t live on others opinions

[@tycobb2580]

yeah I'm not getting her takeaway other than her getting all preachy about "forgiveness" and "letting go of resentment"

[@eliaslapia6987]

Minka mea a issa

[@yakovpetrovich7682]

It is so hard to be beautiful.

[@louisloother301]

She left Trevor Noah as soon as he got serious & purchased a Bel Air mansion for the both of them..... She has a pattern of never been serious 💯💯💯

[@boxingbasics7015]

Trevor Noah is a nerd he thinks he's cool but he's really not

[@rpaafourever7908]

He dumped her, known commitment phobe, ask his GF before that....

[@olho.quetudover]

Ela estar com Dan kk

[@km4075]

He got serious ? Man who said he is strongly against living together even despite marriage? Oh god stop making him a victim ....this is insane

[@evgenymuzikant]

Nort

[@aryanmishra6417]

Any Detroit become human fans here? :D :D

[@kimakotrotman6860]

She's always "the other woman". She needs to work on it.

[@rubyromaine3911]

The problem is pictures/videos don’t lie. You can’t blame “tabloids” for being promiscuous and jumping from one famous man to the next, leaving their apartments in the morning, making out in public, moving on to the next guy within a week, etc. She’s still doing it. No shame to women who do this but own it. That behavior probably needs to be unpacked if she’s writing a book proporting to be “looking inward.”

[@deo864]

totally missing the point. everybody is ding theyre best with the internal subconscious logic.

[@bngr_bngr]

Black dudes are a bad habit.

[@sm.9599]

You are shaming her for this and you probably are harsh towards other women for this. I doubt you bring the same energy to men In Hollywood though. You missed the point of this interview.

[@ArchitectingHappiness]

Lol. Your idiocy and narrow-mindedness are showing for all the world to see. You, that is without sin, cast the first stone. Smh. Quick, go back into the dismal hole you usually reside in 🤭. Or try to elevate yourself. Your choice

[@maximusprime3459]

Yeah, the money wasnt looking right so she decided to exploit her private life...

[@shawnam1863]

Why is this news?

[@maximusprime3459]

Because the news says so

[@purpleeyessmith4151]

damn she's sooooooooo gorgeous. Im getting distracted

[@corn204]

The better Minka is the one with the tittays

[@debrafirestone861]

Never heard of her

[@maximusprime3459]

Theres good reason for that

[@dustyttrain]

Boo hoo

[@duaneraymond4252]

This is the typical 'I'm really nice and gentle and pretty but want to get to know ugly people who are just pretty on the inside Sooooooooo, BUY MY BOOK AND GIVE ME MOVIE ROLES!!!'

[@jamielancaster01]

Never heard of her.

[@ZOIZENWRITER]

Did she actually write it? lol

[@MA-vw1pl]

Exactly!!

[@VeronicaVeroVero]

You sound like a jealous girl. 😂😂😂 Get well soon.

[@yoursoulempower]

Yes she in fact did! Now she is a New York Times Bestselling Author because of how good the memoir is.

[@MA-vw1pl]

@@yoursoulempower ghostwritten of course

[@yoursoulempower]

@@MA-vw1pl all the credit goes to her in the book as a published author ✨

[@nedflanders2943]

Poor man's Jessica Alba

[@maximusprime3459]

😂

[@rpaafourever7908]

Wow if so even the poor must be billionaires where you live...

[@swmann2]

these people can never get enough attention, oh poor me boo hoo

[@luisestevez4854]

Who's Minka Kelly?

[@maximusprime3459]

Take the blue pill and find out.

[@maffef4089]

Damn she just had to go black I knew it 😔

[@maximusprime3459]

Shes with a white dude now if I remember correctly.

[@Bluemgwes]

She possesses the kind of beauty in the world you want to protect at all costs. Great interview.

[@dalemclean5103]

yeah she is a good little piece

[@_mr_cat]

On a scale of 1-10 I give her a 47

[@jeffhampton2767]

She's very pretty

[@Caitlyn777-e1x]

shes North from Detroit become human, one of the greatest story games to have ever grace computer gaming.

[@chicagoelite2257]

I love her. She’s beautiful. She’s soft. Kind. Etc But make no mistake her..just like every celebrity 100% wants and needs this kind of attention.

[@dianemohammed7294]

Inviewer was right for this interview...

[@berealrb1496]

Shame hides. So telling her story keeps her from hiding. Shes a special girl! I appreciate her value to the world.

[@sreddy9889]

Impressive young lady that came from an unstable childhood with challenges that a majority kids dont have-- to something better. Stay decent and have fun to replace what you didnt have.. You dont need permission from others to have fun and to have stability when they lived theirs...

[@undeuxtrois123]

Am I the only one thinking they would look good together lol they're both good looking

[@ariakennedy2137]

I thought the exact same thing!

[@mamabagaskara]

I thought the same as well! I 'll ship them😍

[@katyclasen4672]

Good interviewer!!!

[@erikaesplin696]

Yes agreed! He came prepared with great questions 👏

[@missydavis6678]

Aawwee! What a courageous spirit she shows!😢 What a strong and loving human!❤

[@daffidkane8350]

Good interview. She exudes grace.

[@elitestar]

Can't believe she's 42. I thought she was in her early 30s now.

[@guyanasun4361]

Sounds like a beautiful woman inside and out...

[@maria_haarajoki]

I really liked her in Friday Night lights, will definitely get her book.

[@larrycanepa]

You can tell where she got her amazing looks. Her Mom was beautiful as well.

[@jesteralfonso8409]

Wow she is amazing brave wise and she is so inspiring woman.

[@kaylacrybaby7833]

Her mother was just as gorgeous as her 😍

[@Light-jc3fj]

Love this lady ❤️

[@QuickStix26]

Loved her in the Roommate!

[@avalon3414]

She's 42.

[@christineharrison4334]

Life seems hard 😭🌹

[@Gabster1990]

It's hard for everyone, even hot people like Minka Kelly.

[@musicandpoetry_8]

Idk why I’m so sad because I haven’t had her life :(( struggling so bad though

[@sh0t0kan]

I've always liked the woman. She is a class act.

[@RJWca]

She's awesome!

[@jakeebrgr1330]

So Authentic! So Real.

[@johnbaxter6461]

who is she?

[@Isual]

What is interesting, she is learning this now as an adult.

[@327Jhigh]

Hands down the best looking woman in Hollywood …

[@hungtran635]

Interviewer talk more the the people he Interview

[@pagepro211]

they must be dating/in a relationship in real life

[@Thaisc67]

I love her voice ❤

[@maximusprime3459]

Now her serial monogamy makes sense.

[@trainsplanesandotherthings5187]

WHO ???

[@yoursoulempower]

So proud of her for her resiliency 💛🙌

[@iantempleton313]

How on earth is this women 43?!? She doesn’t look or sound a day over 30 😍

[@jakeebrgr1330]

Did I just fall in love?

[@eddierascalhaskell4954]

I like her, but nobody asked for this

[@TonyMiguel-ko7cz]

Just like your comments. Stfu

[@eddierascalhaskell4954]

Nope. Must be invisible typeface. Might wanna use your other account if you wanna be a smartass.

[@zodlord5669]

don't care

[@jeremyhaye5759]

✝

[@archieruta9588]

Sus

[@yoursoulempower]

Love this interview! Such a courageous memoir that she wrote. Now its NYT bestseller! 🫶

[@arnaud.lancelot]

Beautiful n rich people always have traumas to share n trigger empathy from their audience. How convenient.