Mindy Kalining is more than a comedic actress. Over the years, the TV writer has built a reputation as a pro on the red carpet.
The Massachusetts native – whose real name is Vera Mindy Chokalingam – first squeezed into our hearts in 2005 when she was cast as Kelly Kapoor in The office. In the sitcom, she played the sassy customer service representative, who had a passion for fashion.
The Mindy project star has a taste for style off screen as well. In a 2016 interview with Hi gigglesKaling revealed that “working on The office changed [her] style.” She explained, “I like to run really slow, it’s like my version of therapy. Once I started The office, then I was jogging and sometimes people would say, ‘Hey! Kelly van The office‘, which made her want to buy ‘fancy gym clothes’.
Aside from workout gear, the Inside out voice actress also dazzles fans in gowns. At the 2023 Met Gala, Kaling Us swooning in a Simkhai dress — which showed off her weight loss transformation. The Ocean 8 actress sparkled in a white ensemble with a strapless neckline, glitzy skirt and floral bodice. To top it all off, she sported diamond jewels, long lashes, smoky eyeshadow, glossy lips and an ageless updo. (She opened up about her wellness journey in an April 2023 interview with Entertainment tonightsaying I eat what I like to eat…I just eat less of it.”)
Another standout look from the Never have I ever maker showed up at the 34th Annual Producers Guild Awards in February 2023. Kaling rocked a custom Monique Lhuillier gown with a sweetheart neckline and mermaid fit. The A wrinkle in time star paired the outfit with Giuseppe Zanotti pumps and a diamond choker. Her dark brown locks were parted to the side and worn in loose waves. That evening she received the Norman Lear Achievement Award for her work as a producer of, among others The Mindy Project, The sex life of college girls, The office, Never have I ever And Velma.
One of Kaling’s most talked about looks was at the 2022 Met Gala. For fashion’s biggest night, the Is everyone hanging out without me? author shone in a lavender blue Prabal Gurung design. The gorgeous dress featured a plunging neckline, flowy skirt, thigh-high slit, 3D floral embellishments on her straps with fabric draped over her back. She paired the outfit with her bob hair, pink eyeshadow, luscious eyelashes, rosy cheeks and velor lips.
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