Mindy Kaling Unrecognizable After Significant Weight Loss Following the Birth of Her Third Child Amid Ozempic Rumors

Mindy Kaling looks incredible — and slimmer than ever — in her latest photos showcasing her impressive weight loss transformation.

The 45-year-old actress took to Instagram on Tuesday to flaunt her stunning new figure after attending the premiere of the short film Anuja, which was released on Netflix earlier this month. In her latest pictures, Mindy looks effortlessly slim in a chic black buttoned dress that accentuates her trim physique.

Journey of Weight Loss and Motherhood

Despite a long journey of body transformation, starting with a 40-pound weight loss in 2023, the The Mindy Project star has continued shedding pounds, with her recent photos revealing even more noticeable weight loss. This dramatic shift occurred after Mindy secretly gave birth to her third child in February last year, sparking rumors among fans that she may be using Ozempic or similar weight-loss drugs.

However, Mindy has remained tight-lipped about the speculation regarding her use of medication to aid in her weight loss journey.

Mindy’s Chic New Style

In the photos, Mindy’s sleeveless dress highlights her toned arms, accessorized with a black leather belt featuring a large gold triangle buckle and a matching gold belt. The dress, which features practical side pockets, reaches her ankles, and she completes the ensemble with black pointed-toe Louboutin heels featuring a unique yellow mosaic design at the toe.

She sticks to a gold-themed aesthetic, adding large, shiny gold earrings to her look. Her long black hair was styled in a sleek ponytail with a center part, with a few loose strands framing her face. Her makeup was flawlessly done, with a hint of blush and a sparkling brown lip gloss that matched her sophisticated look.

A Glimpse into Mindy’s Professional Life

The writer and actress shared a series of photos with her 6.1 million followers on Instagram before heading to the Anuja premiere. She thanked Netflix for hosting the screening of Anuja and expressed her excitement about the creative team behind the short film.

“Thank you @netflix for hosting the Anuja screening yesterday!” she wrote about the film she produced.

One of the pictures shows her eyeing a table full of cookie jars and snack containers, explaining that the 8 p.m. quiet time at Netflix’s LA office allowed her to request a visit to the snack area, which she found quite impressive. She was thrilled to host a Q&A session with the creative minds behind the American Hindi-language short film.

“The team behind Anuja is full of true artists, and bringing this film to life is a real achievement,” she added. “Thank you everyone for coming, and if you haven’t had the chance to see Anuja, check it out on Netflix now!”

Body Confidence and Healthy Living

In one of the photos, Mindy proudly shows off her slimmer figure, striking a pose in front of a giant Netflix screen. She admits, “I’m really feeling confident in my body these days, unfortunately, I couldn’t say this throughout my life.”

“I know people are really interested in my body and the changes in it, and I think that’s great and sometimes a little much, so I try not to adjust too much,” she continued. “The truth is, I’ve spent a lot of time and energy trying to be healthy.”

According to Mindy, she turned to weightlifting to help her lose weight and build strength. She also incorporated plenty of cardio, like running or hiking, into her weekly routine.

“I always have to be ready to work out because of my busy schedule and parenting duties,” she said, speaking about her two children, Katherine Swati, seven, and Spencer Avu, four. “It’s tough for me to wake up early and work out — and basically, I just wear workout clothes so I can work out more, run more.”

This workout routine continued until she unexpectedly gave birth to her third child, Anne, in February 2024. Mindy revealed the news in June 2024, and her daughter is now nearly one year old.

Keeping Private: The Father of Mindy’s Children

To this day, Mindy has refused to reveal the father of her three children. Anuja tells the story of the main character, a talented nine-year-old seamstress working in a garment factory in Delhi, India, whose life changes when she is given the opportunity to stop working and attend school, an opportunity that may have unintended consequences for her sister Palak.

In May 2023, Mindy shared about her incredible first steps in her weight loss journey while preparing to launch her new swimwear collection. In 2019, she told before the birth of her son Spencer: “My feeling is, until I talk to my daughter about it, I’m not going to talk to anyone else about it.”

BJ Novak: The Speculation Continues

Notably, BJ Novak, her longtime friend and The Office co-star, is the godfather to her older children, although she has yet to confirm if he will play the same role for Anne. Novak has long been a subject of speculation among fans, with many wondering if he is the father of Kaling’s children. However, Mindy has brushed off these rumors without confirming or denying them.

The two were romantically involved for several years but ended their relationship in 2007, maintaining a close friendship ever since. In July of last year, Novak confirmed he had met Anne.