Six-time Emmy nominee Mindy Kaling showed up during the Tribeca Film Festival in lower Manhattan on Sunday to support her ex-boyfriend BJ Novak at the world premiere of his directorial debut, Vengeance.
BJ (real name Benjamin Joseph) wrote, directed and starred as New York City podcaster Ben Manalowitz, who investigates the murder of his former flame in west Texas in Who-done-it, which hits US theaters July 29.
The Massachusetts native – both 42 – were last seen together in public attending a Boston Red Sox game at Fenway Park in Boston on June 1.
Dick like thieves: Six-time Emmy nominee Mindy Kaling looked glamorous to support her ex-boyfriend BJ Novak at the world premiere of his feature film directorial debut Vengeance during the Tribeca Film Festival in lower Manhattan on Sunday
In US cinemas on July 29th! BJ(L) wrote, directed and starred as New York podcaster Ben Manalowitz, who investigates the murder of his former flame in west Texas
The talented couple also attended the 94th Annual Academy Awards together in Hollywood on March 27.
Novak happens to be the godfather to Kaling’s two children – 21-month-old son Spencer Avu and four-year-old daughter Katherine Swati.
The five-time Emmy nominee dated Mindy (b.
“She’s still one of the closest or closest people in my life to this day,” Novak told NPR on Sept. 22.
Inseparable! The Massachusetts native – both 42 – were last seen together in public attending a Boston Red Sox game at Fenway Park in Boston on June 1
The biological father is secret: Novak is the godfather to Kaling’s two children (pictured May 8) – 21-month-old son Spencer Avu and four-year-old daughter Katherine Swati
‘She’s still the closest person in my life to this day’: The five-time Emmy nominee was on and off with Mindy between 2005 and 2013 when they wrote Ryan Howard and Kelly Kapoor on NBC’s mockumentary sitcom The Office and as Dunder Mifflin played
‘The whole reason our characters [in The Office] started dating on the show because they couldn’t get past this dynamic we had in the writers room that neither of us realized was even funny.
“And other people would laugh and shake their heads. And we’d say, “What?” And they would say, “You two!” And then, before we knew it, they had signed us on as this horrible partnership.’
The Morning Show actress showed off a tiny leg in the thigh-high slit of her maroon, long-sleeved, low-cut halter dress and black stiletto heels, chosen by stylist Hayley Atkin.
Hairstylist Marc Mena styled Kaling’s side-parted waves as she posed in front of the BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center.
Flirty dress: The Morning Show actress showed off a tiny leg in the thigh-high slit of her maroon, long-sleeved, low-cut halter dress and black stiletto heels, chosen by stylist Hayley Atkin
Raven curls: Hairstylist Marc Mena styled Kaling’s side-parted waves as she posed in front of the BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
Ready for her closeup! Makeup artist Janice Kinjo made sure to fully contour Mindy’s complexion – which featured rosy eyelids, cheekbones and lips
Makeup artist Janice Kinjo made sure to fully contour Mindy’s complexion – which featured rosy eyelids, cheekbones and lips.
BJ had a unique clasp on his black suit – which he paired with a white button, black tie and smart shoes for his big night.
Novak – who has 1.2million Instagram followers – proudly posted a snap of his Tribeca Film Festival artist badge with the caption, “Dream come true!”
Vengeance reunited the former punk sales representative with his former boss Ashton Kutcher, who portrays a charming music impresario.
man of the hour! Novak sported a unique clasp on his black suit – which he paired with a white button, black tie and smart shoes for his big night
BJ – who has 1.2million Instagram followers – proudly posted a snap of his Tribeca Film Festival artist badge with the caption, “Dream come true!”
“I cast BJ in Punk’d like two decades ago!” Vengeance reunited the former Punk sales rep with his former boss Ashton Kutcher (L), who portrays a charming music impresario
The 44-year-old SAG Award nominee (3-R) told Access, “It was one of the best scripts I’ve read in a decade… And the opportunity to work with BJ, where we switch roles, was fantastic . He was so great. He did his job incredibly well.
“I cast BJ in Punk’d like two decades ago [in 2003] and I thought it was great and wonderful,” the 44-year-old SAG Award nominee told Access.
“I’ve seen his career blossom and I’ve seen him just grow as a creator. When he came forward, it was one of the best scripts I’d read in a decade. I thought it was absolutely brilliant and the message that people need to see now – the ideology disparity between the center of the country and the coasts. We need to put compassion before condemnation, then maybe we can agree.
“It was very impressive and I found the character itself super interesting. And the opportunity to work with BJ where we swap roles was fantastic. He was so great. He did his job incredibly well.’
The Monsters at Work star was one of the many producers behind Michael R. Jackson’s Broadway hit A Strange Loop, which won trophies for Best Musical and Best Book of a Musical at the 75th Tony Awards on Sunday.
‘Congratulations!’ The Monsters at Work star was one of the many producers behind Michael R. Jackson’s Broadway hit A Strange Loop, which won trophies for Best Musical and Best Book of a Musical at the 75th Tony Awards on Sunday
Kaling wrote on Sunday, “I couldn’t be more proud and excited for the creative team behind @strangeloopbway. When @benjpasek told me about @thelivingmichaeljackson’s musical I read it straight away and couldn’t believe how bold and hilarious it was.
“I couldn’t be more proud and excited for the creative team behind @strangeloopbway. When @benjpasek told me about @thelivingmichaeljackson’s musical I read it straight away and couldn’t believe how bold and hilarious it was,” wrote Kaling – who has 19 million social media followers – on Sunday.
“And I hadn’t even heard the music or seen the incredible cast! It’s so rare for me to experience something that’s simultaneously deeply moving and totally original. A Strange Loop is that – and I’m so glad the Tonys see it too. This musical has been years in the works and tonight is the grandest celebration of that hard work. Congratulations!’
The third season of Mindy and co-creator Lang Fisher’s critically acclaimed 10-part dramedy series Never Have I Ever, starring Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, premieres August 12 on Netflix.
Cast and Crew Pictured May 8: The third season of Mindy and co-creator Lang Fisher’s critically acclaimed 10-episode dramedy series Never Have I Ever, starring Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, premieres August 12 on Netflix
‘The Set Life of Writers’: Two-time SAG Award winner (R, pictured May 27) and co-creator Justin Noble is currently hard at work on the second season of HBO Max’s critically acclaimed half-hour dramedy ‘The Sex’ . College Girl Life
Two-time SAG Award winner and co-creator Justin Noble is currently hard at work on the second season of HBO Max’s critically acclaimed half-hour dramedy The Sex Lives of College Girls.
“I work on every project every day,” Kaling told Variety on Sunday.
“I want to make television and film that people can relate to, that entertain them and that make them laugh. That’s the most important. If I can introduce audiences to characters and worlds that traditionally don’t get airtime, even better.”