As a female comedian of Indian heritage who co-starred in one of the most beloved and popular TV comedies of the modern era, Mindy Kaling is an inspiration to many, even if that kind of attention may not always be the most desired. Being a role model comes with its own list of challenges, obviously, and The Office vet earned new waves of attention in recent months when showing off some weight loss while rocking a swimsuit, and then again more recently with a Legally Blonde-inspired bikini shot. But while she might be all good with having fun on camera, she’s less inclined to keep talking about her weight and others’ thoughts about her body size.
While speaking with Allure about her skincare and makeup routines, and the issues she’s faced on that front from having melanated skin, Mindy Kaling was asked to address fans who may believe they’ve lost a voice of compassion, given her past comments about body positivity and the lack of a desire to be traditionally “skinny.” But she side-stepped a direct answer as not to have her thoughts taken in the wrong direction, saying:
