How Old Were Minka Kelly and Leighton Meester in The Roommate?

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We’ve all had our down-in-the-dumps moment, and actress Minka Kelly experienced hers when she received less than stellar reviews for her acting chops in the TV series Charlie’s Angels.

It was a lesson learned for the American actress, but she tried to do what she does best, and that’s to move forward, acting-wise and fashion-wise.

Just months after the television series Charlie’s Angels was canceled, she was busy promoting her new film The Roommate, which also stars fellow fashionista, Leighton Meester.

Minka Kelly and Leighton Meester appearing on Meet the Actors featuring the stars of The RoommateMinka Kelly and Leighton Meester appearing on Meet the Actors featuring the stars of The Roommate at the Apple Store in SoHo, New York City, on February 1, 2011

In the psychological thriller film, Minka portrays fashion design student Sara Matthews, and her style is absolutely covetable (props to the stylist!).

The movie was released on February 4, 2011, when Minka Kelly was 30-years-old. Born on June 24, 1980, in Los Angeles, she turned 31 on June 24, 2011.

Leighton Meester was born on April 9, 1986, and turned 25 on April 9, 2011. She was still 24 when The Roommate was released. It’s considered one of the worst movies released in that year.

Leighton Meester was 24 and Minka Kelly 30 when their awful movie The Roommate was released on February 4, 2011Leighton Meester was 24 and Minka Kelly 30 when their awful movie The Roommate was released on February 4, 2011

Right now, we’d like to put the spotlight on Minka Kelly as we unveil her handbag collection through her “out and about” appearances.

Also, we like to think that she’s a jeans-kind-of-person, judging from her candid photos — nothing glamorous, just pure sassiness!

Minka Kelly heading to Byron and Tracey Salon in Beverly HillsMinka Kelly heading to Byron and Tracey Salon in Beverly Hills on January 12, 2012

Minka Kelly leaving Beverly Hills Nail Design for a manicure in Los AngelesMinka Kelly leaving Beverly Hills Nail Design for a manicure in Los Angeles on February 6, 2012

Minka Kelly out shopping in Beverly HillsMinka Kelly out shopping in Beverly Hills on March 21, 2012

Minka Kelly rocks blue jeans and sunglasses in West HollywoodMinka Kelly rocks blue jeans and sunglasses in West Hollywood on June 21, 2012

Minka Kelly wears a chic summer scarf in West HollywoodMinka Kelly wears a chic summer scarf in West Hollywood on July 5, 2012

Minka Kelly seen picking out a bouquet of flowers at Whole FoodsMinka Kelly seen picking out a bouquet of flowers at Whole Foods in Los Angeles on August 30, 2012

Minka Kelly returning to her car after leaving Salon Benjamin in West HollywoodMinka Kelly returning to her car after leaving Salon Benjamin in West Hollywood on September 18, 2012

Credit: Owen Beiny / WENN / Ivan Nikolov