Acclaimed actress, producer, and writer, Mindy Kaling was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her remarkable contributions to entertainment.
The ceremony saw Kaling joined by friends, family, and industry peers, including her ex-boyfriend BJ Novak.
Kaling shared her excitement on Instagram, posting photos from the event.
"Yesterday was one of the most special days of my life! Surrounded by my dearest friends and family, I experienced the surreal honour of receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame," she wrote.
At the ceremony, Novak delivered a heartfelt speech, praising Kaling as a showrunner, mother, and friend.
Kaling later shared, "@bjnovak gave such a beautiful speech." She added, "I was told I'm the first South Asian woman to receive a star on the Walk of Fame. I'm so proud of my heritage and hope to inspire the next generation of South Asian stars." She thanked Warner Bros. and the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, calling the moment "incredible."
Kaling's children—Katherine, 7, Spencer, 4, and Anne, 1—were absent from the ceremony, but Novak’s role as their godparent sparked fan interest. In her speech, Kaling praised Novak, saying, "He's such an important part of my family… Sometimes I forget we met through work."
Priyanka Chopra, a close friend of Mindy Kaling, took to Instagram Stories to celebrate her achievement. She shared a video of Kaling receiving her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, writing, “First South Asian woman to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! Queen. Congratulations Mindy Kaling, so well deserved (red heart emoji).”
