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Daily Mail
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Mindy Kaling and BJ Novak seen in cozy new snap
Mindy Kaling has caused a stir among her fans after her latest social media post. On Sunday the actress shared a photo of her snuggling with her rumored baby daddy BJ Novak. She was pictured lying next to a person wearing dark-navy pants - and her followers were quick to point out BJ was wearing the same pants in a separate snap she posted. The pair starred on the hit show The Office and previously dated while filming the series. Despite the split, Mindy and BJ have maintained a long-lasting friendship, with some fans speculating he could even be the father of her kids. She is mom to Katherine, seven, Spencer, four, and Anne, one - but has kept the identity of the father private. Novak is the godfather to her two eldest children and has been pictured spending time with Mindy and her little ones. Fans jumped to the comment section of her new Instagram carousel over the weekend to share their thoughts over Novak's cameo in some of the snaps. One wrote: 'Not me seeing the first slide then going back to the first slide to see what color pants BJ was wearing.' Another said: 'Mindy to herself: how can I really support this restaurant... I know, post with BJ, then also post snuggled up with him on the couch! They'll go crazy! Us: OMG MOM AND DAD GO OUT TO DINNER.' 'Mindy you can't keep doing this to us!!!!' a fan added, and one shared: 'Tell me you're together without telling me you're together.' An Instagram user typed, 'When you're 80, will you finally just tell us?' and another commented, 'I ain't never wanted to know somebody business so much.' 'Honestly, I don't ever want her to tell us if she's with BJ. It won't be fun anymore,' another penned. Others also speculated that the image of Mindy seemingly cozying up to Novak was possibly a 'soft launch.' 'One hell of a soft launch,' one said, and another wrote, 'Is this the soft launch of @mindykaling and @bjnovak?' Kaling's post also included a selfie as she glanced down towards the camera while sporting a sleeveless vest and flashy gold jewelry. The actress was joined by Novak as they grabbed a bite to eat at an Ethiopian restaurant called Meals by Genet. The two stars also had the chance to mingle with the owner of the eatery. She gave her followers a look at the menu and then took a picture of a meal that she later indulged in. 'This weekend, @bjnovak and I stopped by my favorite restaurant in LA @mealsbygenet for dinner. Genet is a longtime friend and a truly amazing chef. 'If you're looking for incredible Ethiopian food at one of the late, great Jonathan Gold's favorite restaurants, please consider stopping in - it's tough to own a restaurant in LA right now and she would love the support,' Kaling added. After grabbing a bite to eat, Mindy explained that both she and Novak showed The Princess Bride to her two eldest children. Tempting: She gave her followers a look at the menu and then took a picture of a meal that she later indulged in Peck on the cheek: Earlier this year in February, BJ supported Kaling as she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (seen above) She wrote, 'I hate when people say the phrase "it's a perfect movie" but here I am saying it's a perfect movie. Kit was obsessed with Inigo Montoya's vengeance plot (shocking) and Spencer loved the Fire Swamp and the R.O.U.S.s.' Kaling concluded with, 'As a kid I was obsessed with @caryelwes and now I'm kind of a @mandypatinkin gal! Aging! Have a great Sunday everyone ❤️.' Fans have speculated that Novak is not only the rumored father of Mindy's kids, but that the two stars have also sparked up a romance once again. Earlier this year in February, BJ supported Kaling as she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was seen giving her light kiss on the cheek during the festivities as he gave a speech for the Emmy-nominated star. When The Mindy Project actress addressed the crowd in attendance, she then called Novak an 'integral' part of her family.
Daily Mail
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Mindy Kaling snuggles with rumored baby daddy BJ Novak in cozy new snap
Mindy Kaling has sent fans into a frenzy as she snuggled next to her rumored baby daddy BJ Novak in her latest Instagram post shared on Sunday. The actress, 46 - who recently flaunted her slim frame amid Ozempic rumors - uploaded a series of photos as she paid a visit to a restaurant in L.A. with the actor. She also included a picture as she watched The Princess Bride later at home, but social media users were quick to point out that she was seemingly cozied up next to Novak - although she did not show their faces. Kaling was laying next to a person wearing dark navy pants - and her followers noticed that BJ was sporting the same trousers as they stopped by the eatery in another picture she shared. The pair both starred on the hit show The Office and previously dated amidst filming the series. Despite the split, Mindy and BJ have maintained a long-lasting friendship, with some fans speculating he could even be the father of her kids. She is mom to Katherine, seven, Spencer, four, and Anne, one - but has kept the identity of the father private. Novak is notably the godfather to her two eldest children and has been pictured spending time with Mindy and her little ones. Fans jumped to the comment section of her new Instagram carousel over the weekend to share their thoughts over Novak's cameo in some of the snaps. One penned, 'Not me seeing the first slide then going back to the first slide to see what color pants BJ was wearing.' Another wrote, 'Mindy to herself: how can I really support this restaurant... I know, post with BJ, then also post snuggled up with him on the couch! They'll go crazy! Us: OMG MOM AND DAD GO OUT TO DINNER.' 'Mindy you can't keep doing this to us!!!!' a fan added, and one shared, 'Tell me you're together without telling me you're together.' An Instagram user typed, 'When you're 80, will you finally just tell us?' and another commented, 'I ain't never wanted to know somebody business so much.' 'Honestly, I don't ever want her to tell us if she's with BJ. It won't be fun anymore,' another penned. Others also speculated that the image of Mindy seemingly cozying up to Novak was possibly a 'soft launch.' 'One hell of a soft launch,' one said, and another wrote, 'Is this the soft launch of @mindykaling and @bjnovak?' Kaling's post also included a selfie as she glanced down towards the camera while sporting a sleeveless vest and flashy gold jewelry. The actress was joined by Novak as they grabbed a bite to eat at an Ethiopian restaurant called Meals by Genet. The two stars also had the chance to mingle with the owner of the eatery. She gave her followers a look at the menu and then took a picture of a meal that she later indulged in. 'This weekend, @bjnovak and I stopped by my favorite restaurant in LA @mealsbygenet for dinner. Genet is a longtime friend and a truly amazing chef. 'If you're looking for incredible Ethiopian food at one of the late, great Jonathan Gold's favorite restaurants, please consider stopping in - it's tough to own a restaurant in LA right now and she would love the support,' Kaling added. After grabbing a bite to eat, Mindy explained that both she and Novak showed The Princess Bride to her two eldest children. She gave her followers a look at the menu and then took a picture of a meal that she later indulged in She wrote, 'I hate when people say the phrase "it's a perfect movie" but here I am saying it's a perfect movie. Kit was obsessed with Inigo Montoya's vengeance plot (shocking) and Spencer loved the Fire Swamp and the R.O.U.S.s.' Kaling concluded with, 'As a kid I was obsessed with @caryelwes and now I'm kind of a @mandypatinkin gal! Aging! Have a great Sunday everyone ❤️.' Fans have speculated that Novak is not only the rumored father of Mindy's kids, but that the two stars have also sparked up a romance once again. Earlier this year in February, BJ supported Kaling as she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was seen giving her light kiss on the cheek during the festivities as he gave a speech for the Emmy-nominated star. When The Mindy Project actress addressed the crowd in attendance, she then called Novak an 'integral' part of her family. Back in 2022, Kaling told Entertainment Tonight, 'He's very good with children. He literally wrote a best-selling book called The Book With No Pictures for kids.' The creator of Never Have I Ever added, 'It comes very innately to him, you know, like being with children. So he's a great godfather.' She has also broken silence on rumors that BJ could be the father her children in the past as well. During an interview with Marie Claire, she said: 'It doesn't bother me. He's the godparent to both my kids - and they have such a great relationship.' And in March of this year, the pair were spotted on the red carpet at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscars party in Beverly Hills. However the following month, it was reported by People that Novak has a 'new girlfriend' who is 17 years younger than him. The actor was romantically linked to TikTok influencer named Delaney Rowe who is from the state of Idaho. The pair were spotted on a few different occasions together, such as at the Bowery Hotel in New York City late last year in December.
Daily Mail
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
B.J. Novak's rumored love interest Delaney Rowe claims her partner doesn't 'trust' her as fans blast mystery man
B.J. Novak's rumored love interest Delaney Rowe has said that her partner doesn't 'trust' her intentions after she started the romance as 'noncommittal.' TikTok star Delaney, who was romantically linked to The Office actor, 45, in April, opened up about her personal life during an appearance on the Boy Problems podcast, hosted by Liz Plank, which was released earlier this week. Although she never explicitly referred anyone by name, the social media star, 29, said: 'I'm not like, you know the cuffs aren't on, like I'm not like fully boo'ed up, but like, I am dating and it's going okay.' Explaining the hurdles plaguing her current romance, Delaney continued: 'I was the problem, and I had to sort of reconcile with that recently. 'I was not sure and so I was sort of noncommittal for a long period of time when he was like very sure. 'And so now I am sure and he's like, "I don't really trust your intentions at this point."' Although the identity of the person Delaney was referring to was not revealed, social media users have blasted the man in question and have branded him as 'hugely manipulating and gaslighting.' Taking to Reddit, one said: 'That is not a man you should be fighting for girl.' Delaney and B.J. first sparked romance rumors in November when they were snapped together at The Official How Long Gone After Party at The Standard in New York City 'To be honest, it sounds like he love-bombed her in the beginning and eventually won her over,' another penned. 'And then there was no more conquest so he lost most of his interest.' 'Okay so it sounds like he's hugely manipulating and gaslighting her,' a third remarked. A fourth commented: 'Lol he doesn't want "proof" girl, he's trying to "test you" and make you prove to him that you're good enough for him, solely to destroy your self-esteem and seek revenge for the rejection he initially faced. 'He will never treat you well, but he will destroy your self-esteem and sense of self-worth. 'Even if you date him seriously, he will continue making you prove yourself to him until you're just where he wants you - controllable, accommodating and submissive.' 'Sounds emotionally abusive tbh,' another simply said. A sixth added: 'This is also one of the oldest tricks for toxic men. They know when you're not ready so they chase you and push, then when you finally give in or you're ready, they pull away - blame you for not accepting their commitment but they won't end it either.' Daily Mail has contacted Delaney and B.J.'s reps for comment. Social media users have blasted the man in question and have branded him as 'hugely manipulating and gaslighting' Delaney and B.J. first sparked romance rumors in November when they were snapped together at The Official How Long Gone After Party at The Standard in New York City. The following month, in December 2024, there was talk that the two might be seeing each other after they were spotted together at the Bowery Hotel in New York City. For years it has been speculated that he is still dating his The Office costar Mindy Kaling and they have welcomed children together. Mindy and B.J. dated on and off from 2004 to 2007, and although they have publicly insisted their bond is now platonic, rumors have swirled about their relationship. The pair have remained friends since they met while working on The Office in 2004 and in 2017, B.J. became Mindy's daughter's godfather. Additionally, the duo have appeared at multiple public events together since their split, igniting speculation that their relationship might be more than just amicable. Their Office characters Kelly and Ryan had a complicated relationship on-screen, and by the series finale, the two characters were back together. At the 2022 Emmy Awards, the pair poked fun at their 'insanely complicated relationship' while co-presenting the award for writing for a limited or anthology series or movie. When she received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Mindy - who has not publicly named the father of any of her three children - made headlines by describing BJ as an 'important and integral' part of her family.
New York Times
01-06-2025
- Business
- New York Times
Can Gen Z's Nostalgia Save Chain Restaurants?
When you walk into a chain restaurant, time stands still. For some young people, that's the whole point. Ana Babic Rosario, a professor of marketing at the University of Denver, calls this 'emotional time travel.' With the country in an unstable economic time, potentially edging toward recession, those memories become more potent, Dr. Babic Rosario said. 'We tend to crave some of those nostalgic moments because we think they're more stable,' she said. 'That's how our mind tends to remember the past — more rosy than it really was.' That's true for Bea Benares, 27, who said she looked forward to meals at Outback Steakhouse and 'eating the bread and sitting down with my family.' 'Now with fast causal, you may not sit down and you go your separate ways afterward,' Ms. Benares said, referring to eateries catering to office workers, like Sweetgreen and Cava. 'It sounds kind of funny, but you lose a sense of community. It's kind of sad.' That missing sense of community may be why 10,000 people, mostly in their 20s, traveled to Randall's Island in New York last fall to attend Chain Fest, a food festival started by the 'Office' actor B.J. Novak that served 'exclusive gourmet versions' of classic chain restaurant dishes from Red Robin, Cracker Barrel and others. The festival's Los Angeles version had a 25,000-person wait list. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
South China Morning Post
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
The Office's richest stars in 2025, ranked: big names Steve Carell and Mindy Kaling each have a sizeable net worth, but you may be surprised by John Krasinski
On May 16, 2013, the final episode of hit show The Office aired, and the Dunder Mifflin team left our screens for good. Happily, Greg Daniels, the creator of The Office, has developed a new sit-com in a similar vein. Per NBC, the as-yet-untitled series will showcase operations from inside a 'dying historic Midwestern newspaper' with the 'publisher trying to revive it with volunteer reporters'. The US version of The Office is an enduring hit. Photo: @theoffice/Instagram Advertisement As rumours fly about whether any of the original cast members of The Office will make a return (Oscar Nunez will show up at some point, per Variety), so far only Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore's names have been linked to the show as main cast members. As fans eagerly await more news on The Office 2.0, we take a look at the stars who made it big since leaving the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. B.J. Novak, US$10 million B.J. Novak is reportedly worth US$10 million. Photo: @bjnovak/Instagram Novak got a cult following for his role as Ryan Howard, the scamster intern on the show. Not only did Novak play a big role in The Office, he also wrote and directed multiple episodes of the show. Novak has starred alongside Brad Pitt in Inglourious Basterds and was also cast in Saving Mr. Banks and The Founder. He's also behind the food festival ChainFest, a concept which sees reimagined iconic menu items from well-known chain restaurants available during a two-day event. Ellie Kemper, US$12 million Erin Hannon on the set of The Great British Bake-Off. Photo: @elliekemper/Instagram In her role as Erin Hannon in The Office, Ellie Kemper perfected the bubbly receptionist persona at the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin. Kemper went on to play the lead role in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and has also had big screen roles in Bridesmaids, 21 Jump Street and most recently, Happiness for Beginners. Jenna Fischer, US$12 million
