Every week it brings us great joy to highlight one famous woman we think the world of. There are many wonderful women who have featured on our Girl Crush list so far, but when it comes to comedy crushes – Mindy Kaling is one of the very best. Here are eleven reasons we love this leading lady.
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1. The Mindy Project is beyond hilarious
2. And she pretty much runs the show
Mindy created the show as well as stars in it. She also serves as a co-executive producer, director, and writer of several of the show’s episodes. No biggie. Swoon.
3. Before that, she won our hearts as Kelly Kapoor on The Office
4. THIS is the title of her book
It’s like she’s reading our minds.
5. She’s been in a Pixar movie
Yup. Mindy is Taffyta Muttonfudge.
6. She’s named after the TV show Mork and Mindy
According to Cosmo, Mindy’s parents were living in Nigeria when they were pregnant with her and planning a move to the US. They wanted a ‘cute American name’, and found inspiration in retro TV show Mork and Mindy.
7. She shows her love for her mum in a very sweet way
Mindy’s mother, Dr. Swati Chokalingam, was an obstetrician/gynecologist, like the character Mindy created and plays for The Mindy Project. Epic tribute.
8. Her reaction to this Elle cover was *perfect*.
When some people (with very little to do?) wondered why it was a close-up and not a full body shot, Mindy took to Twitter to say: “I love my Elle magazine cover. It made me feel glamorous & cool. And if anyone wants to see more of my body, go on thirteen dates with me.”
9. That Twitter account we mentioned.
Follow her here. You will not regret it.
On the Uni lot you sometimes can just sit in your car and not move at all for ten minutes and stare at the Mr. Grey Will See You Now Poster
— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) March 12, 2014
10. She understands women
11. To sum it up, she’s pretty much our dream BFF
What she said.
