Mindy Kaling had fans buzzing over the weekend after posting rare photos with longtime friend and former boyfriend B.J. Novak. âThe Mindy Projectâ creator shared an Instagram carousel Sunday showing the pair enjoying dinner at her favorite Los Angeles restaurant, Meals by Genet, followed by a movie night at home with her two eldest children, Katherine and Spencer.
âThis weekend, @bjnovak and I stopped by my favorite restaurant in LA @mealsbygenet for dinner,â Kaling captioned the post, adding that the evening ended with a family screening of “The Princess Brideâ.
In the final slide, Kaling included a photo of her and Novakâs legs curled up on a couch. âKit was obsessed with Inigo Montoyaâs vengeance plot (shocking) and Spencer loved the Fire Swamp and the R.O.U.S.s,â she wrote, referencing scenes from the 1987 fantasy film.
Fans quickly filled the comments with speculation about Kaling and Novakâs relationship status, with many calling it a âsoft launchâ and others joking about their history as Kelly and Ryan on âThe Officeâ saying âKelly and Ryan are back together!â Another user added, âTell me youâre together without telling me youâre together.â
Longtime Bond Fuels Ongoing Curiosity From Fans
Kaling and Novak, who dated on and off from 2004 to 2007 after meeting on the set of âThe Officeâ, have remained close friends for more than two decades. Kaling is mom to three children: Katherine, 7, Spencer, 4, and Anna, 1. She has not publicly revealed the identity of her childrenâs father, though she told Marie Claire in 2022 that rumors involving Novak donât âbotherâ her.
Novak is godfather to her children, and the pair often appear together at public events. In February, he presented Kaling with her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where he praised her accomplishments and joked about their decades-long bond.
âSheâs such an important and integral part of my family that sometimes I forget the reason I know him is because we work together professionally,â Kaling said during the ceremony.
Novak Shares Why Their Friendship Has Lasted
Novak recently spoke to E! News about why his friendship with Kaling has endured. âShe is just so funny and interesting that Iâll talk to her as long as sheâll talk to me,â he said during the âPoker Faceâ season 2 premiere livestream on May 1. He also recalled a recent car ride with Kaling, where he tried explaining his new role on the Peacock series but was cut off mid-story. âIt was really, really cool,â he said, adding that they donât rehearse together because he âdoesnât play well with others.â
While Novak has been reportedly dating TikTok creator Delaney Rowe, his connection with Kaling continues to spark attention. At her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony earlier this year, Kaling reflected on their decades-long bond, saying, âHeâs remained my closest friend throughout my entire career. Heâs seen all the ups and downs, and it just means the world to me.â
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