B.J. Novak paid a touching tribute to his longtime friend and fellow “The Office” alum Mindy Kaling at her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony. The event took place on Tuesday, and Novak, who is also Kaling’s godfather to their three children, couldn’t resist joking about her rise to fame.
Novak began by highlighting Kaling’s impressive accomplishments in Hollywood, from her work on “The Office” to her successful TV show “The Mindy Project” and numerous books. However, he then poked fun at the superficial side of fame, saying that Kaling “understands what [fame] means to people because she’s a normal person and it means something to her.”
Novak’s words were met with applause from the crowd, which included many celebrities who have worked alongside Kaling. He expressed his admiration for Kaling’s ability to handle fame with elegance and poise, saying that “she knows it can be fun and interesting. She knows it can be inspiring. She knows it can be false and unfair and misleading and she knows it’s human nature to be curious about all of it.”
The ceremony also featured a heartfelt shoutout from Kaling herself, who thanked Novak for being an important part of her life. The two have remained close friends since their “The Office” days, and Kaling expressed her gratitude for having someone like Novak in her corner.
Overall, Novak’s tribute to Kaling was a celebration of her talent, her kindness, and her ability to navigate the ups and downs of fame with class and humility.
Source: https://ew.com/bj-novak-loving-tribute-office-costar-mindy-kaling-11682104