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Minka Kelly Reflects on Balancing Hollywood Career with Surgical Technologist Roots

The actress, now starring in Netflix’s 'Ransom Canyon,' shares how her backup career as a scrub nurse provides stability in Hollywood’s unpredictable landscape.

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Overview

  • Minka Kelly revealed on 'Today with Jenna & Friends' that she frequently considers returning to her former career as a surgical technologist after finishing acting roles.
  • Her backup profession as a scrub nurse gives her confidence and serves as a safeguard against the uncertainties of the entertainment industry.
  • Kelly currently stars as Quinn in Netflix’s Western series 'Ransom Canyon,' alongside Josh Duhamel, with whom she shares strong on-screen chemistry.
  • Her partner, Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds, helped her prepare for the role by teaching her piano, a skill required for the show, and later joined the cast in a small role.
  • Kelly emphasized that her nursing background reminds her of her capabilities outside Hollywood, helping her manage rejection and maintain perspective in her acting career.