Minka Kelly Opens Up About Dan Reynolds Following Discomfort on ‘Today‘
NEW YORK, NY - Minka Kelly addressed her relationship with Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds in a recent interview with Drew Barrymore, offering a glimpse into their connection after visibly shutting down questions about him on “Today with Jenna & Friends” earlier this week. The conversation marks a rare public acknowledgment of the relationship by Kelly, who previously shared a heartfelt tribute to Reynolds on social media in July.
Kelly’s initial reluctance to discuss Reynolds came during a Tuesday segment on “Today,” where co-host Jenna Bush Hager inquired about a glowing Instagram post Kelly had written celebrating Reynolds’ birthday. Kelly responded briefly, calling Reynolds a “really good guy,” prompting Bush Hager to quickly acknowledge Kelly’s apparent discomfort and drop the subject. The exchange sparked online discussion about Kelly’s privacy and the public’s interest in her personal life.
During her appearance on “The Drew Barrymore show,” Kelly spoke more openly about Reynolds, describing him as a profoundly kind and supportive partner. “He’s just a really astonishing human being,” Kelly shared, echoing sentiments from her July Instagram post where she wrote Reynolds “healed wounds in me he did not inflict – simply by being himself.” She continued, praising his “benevolence, his priorities, his values, and his honesty,” adding, “He’s just a really good person.”
Kelly’s relationship with Reynolds,which began in 2022,has largely remained out of the spotlight. Reynolds was previously married to aja Volkman,with whom he co-parents four children. Kelly has previously been linked to comedian Trevor Noah and actor Jesse Williams, among others.
The interview with Barrymore offers a contrast to Kelly’s guarded response on “today,” suggesting a willingness to share aspects of her relationship on her own terms.While Kelly continues to maintain a degree of privacy, her recent comments signal a growing comfort in acknowledging the positive impact Reynolds has had on her life.
