Mindy Kaling Shares Kiss With Rumored Baby Daddy BJ Novak at Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony

Mindy Kaling Receives Hollywood Walk of Fame Star with BJ Novak by Her Side

Mindy Kaling beams at her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony.

Mindy Kaling, 45, celebrated a career milestone Tuesday as she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Never Have I Ever creator was joined by former flame BJ Novak, sparking renewed speculation about their relationship status. The pair dated from 2004 to 2007 but have long insisted they’re “just friends” — a claim fans doubt after Novak planted a kiss on her cheek during the ceremony.

A Bond Beyond Friendship
Novak, 44, praised Kaling as an “integral part of my family” during his speech, further fueling rumors. The duo, who met while working on The Office, share a close bond and co-parenting rumors, as Kaling has never publicly identified the father of her three children: Katherine, 7, Spencer, 4, and Anne, 12 months. “The speculation doesn’t bother me,” Kaling has previously said.

BJ Novak and Mindy Kaling shared a warm moment at the event.

Star-Studded Praise
Dressed in a sleek black sleeveless dress with diamond jewelry, Kaling radiated confidence, showcasing her notable weight loss journey (reportedly 80lbs over two years). Novak, in a light brown suit, humorously declared, “You’d be on the walk of friendship or compassionate parenthood if those existed… but here you are, deservedly, on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.” Attendees included Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Strong.

Kaling stunned in a black dress and diamond accessories.

Trailblazing Career
Kaling’s career began as a writer and actor on The Office at just 24. She wrote 23 episodes and broke barriers as the first woman of color nominated for a comedy writing Emmy. Her hit series The Mindy Project (2012–2017) and Netflix’s Never Have I Ever (2020–2023) cemented her as a powerhouse creator.

What’s Next
Up next, Kaling executive produces Netflix’s Running Point, starring Kate Hudson as a basketball team president. She also co-created HBO Max’s The Sex Lives of College Girls, renewed for a third season.

The pair’s enduring connection continues to captivate fans.

From Dartmouth grad to Hollywood icon, Kaling’s star honors her groundbreaking contributions to comedy and representation. As Novak quipped, “There’s no one more deserving.”

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