:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Mindy-Kaling-as-Kelly-Kapoor-and-B.J.-Novak-as-Ryan-Howard-the-office-021825-2-7819cbe282a747de9c7ad05cf03b1286.jpg?w=300&resize=300,300&ssl=1 "B.J. Novak Celebrates Mindy Kaling’s Rise to Fame: Heartfelt Tribute from ‘The Office’ Co-Star")
Hey, Office fans! Exciting news — Ryan and Kelly are back together for a special moment. B.J. Novak showed up at Mindy Kaling’s star ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He gave a sweet and funny tribute that celebrated their long friendship.
The duo met on the set of The Office in 2004. They had a rollercoaster relationship that lasted until 2007. Since then, they’ve remained close friends. It was only natural for B.J., who is also the godfather to Mindy’s three children, to be there to support her.
B.J. started by highlighting Mindy’s many achievements. He mentioned her work on The Office, The Mindy Project, and her successful books. But then he joked about her fame. “Now you just know her for being famous,” he said, before diving deeper into what that means for her.
B.J. captured Mindy’s essence perfectly, describing her as a wonderful showrunner and an amazing mom. He playfully noted that she’s also a bit “superficial” in a fun way. He poked fun at her love for red carpet drama and her curiosity about celebrity news. Mindy, he said, really gets how fame can be exciting but also misleading. She handles it all with grace.
As he became more emotional, he looked at Mindy and expressed, “We always knew you would be famous, but we had no idea how beautifully you’d handle the job.” His words struck a chord, showing how much respect he has for her journey.
B.J. humorously concluded that if there were walks for talent, friendship, and parenthood, Mindy would be leading the way. But for now, she truly belongs on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where her impact is celebrated.
Mindy also reciprocated the love during her speech, thanking B.J. for being such an important part of her life. She expressed how starstruck she still feels by him, even years after they first met.
This heartfelt moment highlighted the strong bond between Mindy and B.J. It’s a friendship that has weathered the years, filled with shared laughter and support.
