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Derek Jeter is really rubbing our faces in it now.

The New York Yankees star, just a few weeks removed from winning his fifth World Series ring, was already the envy of men everywhere but Boston and Philadelphia.

Now he's taken his god-like status to new heights by whisking Friday Night Lights actress Minka Kelly away a sun-soaked, snorkeling vacation on St. Bart's.

Lucky stiff.

Derek Jeter scratches his head at his own good fortune.

Jeter flaunted his ripping muscles and hairless torso while Kelly showed off her curves in a cute bikini. Does Minka Kelly have what it takes to become Mrs. Derek Jeter?

We'll have to wait and see on that. But while Alex Rodriguez and Kate Hudson get all the publicity, these two are without a doubt the hottest Yankee-actress couple.

No offense, Nick Swisher and Joanna Garcia.

Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter and the rest of the New York Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies to win their 27th World Series championship last night.

Everybody knew that was coming (sorry, Phillies fans). Because we enjoy a competition that actually close, THG is bringing back another heated battle:

Who's hotter, A-Rod's loudmouth sex fiend girlfriend Kate Hudson, or Derek Jeter's equally gorgeous better half, Friday Night Lights star Minka Kelly?

There's little or no question which of these members of the Yankeee WAGs club is the more high-profile annoying, outspoken and starved for attention.

That would be Kate Hudson. Seriously, we know and Mr. Centaur are so in love and bone constantly and all, but give it a rest. We notice, okay? Happy?

But who would you rather ... you know? Vote below!

Minka Kelly or Kate Hudson: Who would you rather ...

A-Rod and Kate Hudson have been getting all the celeb gossip attention in the clubhouse - to the dismay of rival New York Yankees girlfriend Minka Kelly.

But are Derek Jeter and Kelly the ones taking it to the next level, in secret?

"Derek and Minka are secretly engaged," an insider told the New York Post.

This is almost certainly a lie, but the paper says the Yankee captain and the actress are telling close pals to "save the date" for nuptials in the fall.

"The wedding is being planned and will take place after baseball season is over," said a source. But is it just gossip concocted to sell newspapers?

A rep for Kelly said, "There is no fall wedding planned to Derek Jeter."

Is Minka Kelly engaged to Derek Jeter?

Well, that kind of sounds like a "no," but it's an awfully specific denial, no? The kind where they could marry December 22 and say it wasn't in the fall? Or marry in a civil ceremony with a judge officiating and not call it a wedding?

Page Six also points out that the gorgeous Friday Night Lights star denied she was even dating the future Hall of Famer when they were seen together last year.

Now ... she hasn't been spotted with a ring! Case closed!

She's already rounded third and headed for home with Yankees star Alex Rodriguez, but Kate Hudson won't get any hugs in the dugout from Minka Kelly.

The Friday Night Lights star is the girlfriend of New York's captain - and perceived A-Rod rival - Derek Jeter. And Minka doesn't like A-Rod's new play thing!

At home games, relations between the two actresses are said to be colder than fan reactions to those $2,000 seats at the new Yankee Stadium.

"There's been visible coldness between Minka and Kate," an insider told the New York Post. "I don't know if it's a personal thing, or just an extension of the ongoing A-Rod-Derek Jeter rivalry. But people are choosing sides."

Forget Red Sox-Yankees. This rivalry on the periphery the team with baseball's best record is far more interesting than your average MLB rumors.

Who would you rather ...

According to New York media sources, Minka Kelly has been dating Jeter since last year, although you'd scarcely know it. She prefers to cheer him on from his private seats and keeps a low profile, rarely being photographed with him.

Then Kate Hudson burst on the scene.

She's been snapped kissing Alex Rodriguez in the stands, and recently switched from sitting in a private box to hanging out in the family seats, cheering on the team with Yankees wives such as Amber Sabathia and Karen Burnett.

Hudson, who also enthusiastically attended the Bombers' family picnic, seems to have gotten an early thumbs-up from veteran Yankee spouses Michelle Damon and Laura Posada, whose stamp of approval is crucial, a Post source said.

Reps for Hudson and Kelly didn't respond to requests for comment, but we are holding out hope for a public war of words, and/or a cat fight in the stands.

Who would you rather ...

If you missed Friday Night Lights on Friday, you really need to watch. This is the best show - and it would be even without the hotness that is Minka Kelly.

See photo below. That's how good a show it is.

You have officially been put on notice. On a side note, Derek Jeter is believed to be hitting home runs off the field with Minka. That guy has serious game.

Click to enlarge more Minka Kelly pictures from the Golden Globes last weekend. Much like an episode of Friday Night Lights, you will never be let down ...

Missing the playoffs has its benefits.

For Alex Rodriguez, it means more time to woo Madonna... and get together with ex-wife Cynthia Rodriguez and their kids, looking petrified all the way.

His Yankees teammate Derek Jeter, meanwhile, also has some time on his hands to spend romantically – with Friday Night Lights star Minka Kelly!

The two have been a rumored couple for months, and there is now no doubt as they were spotted cozying up together in Austin, Texas, last week.

The twosome looked "together and happy," says one onlooker.

Derek Jeter and Minka Kelly also attended the University of Texas football game on Saturday night in Austin, where Friday Night Lights is filmed.

The (extremely good looking) couple also hung out with lying, steroid-using baseball legend Roger Clemens for some reason. Nobody's perfect.

Ali Larter stars on Heroes.

Minka Kelly stars on Friday Night Lights.

Both are certified hotties - and celebrity hairstyle all-stars!

The center part is totally in style these days, as evidenced by both actresses' loosely waved hair below. Who wears it better, though? You tell us!

Whose hair do you like better?

Minka Kelly stars on Friday Night Lights.

If you haven't seen that show, we recommend picking up the first two seasons on DVD, then getting DirecTV to watch the third season premiere tonight.

With a female like this in the cast, you can't be let down. Surely her rumored boyfriend, Derek Jeter, would approve. Here's the lovely Minka Kelly ...

If Minka Kelly doesn't make you wanna watch Friday Night Lights, what will?

Best. Fashion. Post. Ever.

Well, maybe not for the actual celebrity fashion. We're not entirely sure how we feel about this red and white Alice + Olivia dress.

But we sure do love the young ladies sporting it - Minka Kelly of Friday Night Lights and Julianne Hough of Dancing With the Stars!

Minka wore it to an event at the Paley Center back in March, while the dancer and country singer paired it with cowboy boots in N.Y.C.!

Who looked better, Minka Kelly or Julianne Hough?

When it comes to celebrity diets and weight loss tips, Minka Kelly's is simply this: love yourself, and don't worry all that much about it.

Don't ask the Friday Night Lights star to get rid of her curves.

"I've heard it all. 'Lose weight, lose the booty.' It's not going anywhere though!" says the actress, who turned 28 this week.

"I'm a healthy girl. I like to eat!"

Sorry, guys. Minka Kelly is keeping those curves.

The actress, who once dated John Mayer and has recently been linked to Derek Jeter of the Yankees, wants women to love their bodies.

That means whatever their shape and what they look like.

"It's good for women everywhere, particularly young girls, to know that you don't have to be anorexic," Minka Kelly told Health.com.