Derek Jeter’s Love for Ex-Girlfriend Minka Kelly Made Him Break His Famous Traditions During a 2011 Interview

Derek Jeter has had a theatrical life on the baseball diamond. His personal life has remained equally colorful as well due to his glamorous romantic escapades. Though much of his private journey is largely unknown because of his discrete nature. However, on one occasion, Jeter openly acknowledged a rare excitement to watch a film featuring his then-girlfriend, Minka Kelly. 

Jeter’s unforgettable performances as the New York Yankees shortstop made him an eternally relevant sporting figure. Thus, alongside becoming a baseball legend, he also became a high-profile celebrity. From musicians to supermodels and actresses, Jeter dated women with booming professional backgrounds. But Jeter disliked publicity, so he refrained from speaking much about those relationships. 

Back in 2011, when Jeter was dating Kelly, he had an interview with GQ magazine. It was the same year that Kelly had a film release. Jeter eagerly anticipated catching up with the film. 

When Derek Jeter portrayed an unusual enthusiasm 

Derek Jeter and Minka Kelly dated for a brief period from 2008 to 2011. Kelly has done numerous lucrative modeling assignments. She gained recognition for her appearance in the series ‘Friday Night Lights.’ In 2011, a Kelly-starrer thriller film titled ‘The Roommate’ got released. 

While Jeter had the interview with GQ magazine in 2011, he mentioned the film, saying, “I’m probably going to go home and watch a movie. I’m going to watch The Roommate. It’s a new one. Just came out today. Go check it out.” The interviewer later wrote how it was a rare acknowledgment on Jeter’s part to share his private life ongoing. 

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At the end of the interview, when Jeter climbed into his car, he again noted, saying, “Remember: The Roommate. Seriously. Check it out. It’s worth it.” Thus, going against his tradition of hiding his private life. 

The eventual outcome of the relationship 

Jeter and Kelly broke up and separated ways in 2011. Still involved in his playing career at that time, Jeter couldn’t strike a proper balance in the relationship. Moreover, both Jeter and Kelly were equally focused on their professional progress. Therefore, the relationship couldn’t extend to an accurate destination. 

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Jeter is now happily married to supermodel Hannah Davis. The pair have welcomed three daughters since their marriage. On the other hand, after an on-and-off relationship with world-renowned comedian Trevor Noah, Kelly is reportedly single again.