Mindy Kaling Shares Rare Photos with B.J. Novak, Fans React

Over the weekend, actress and writer Mindy Kaling posted a series of rare photos with her ex-boyfriend and close friend B.J. Novak, sparking excitement among fans. In one image, she is seen smiling outside her favorite Los Angeles restaurant, @mealsbygenet, alongside Novak.

She captioned the post, “This weekend, @bjnovak and I stopped by @mealsbygenet for dinner,” and added that they spent the evening watching The Princess Bride with her two older children.

In her carousel of photos, Kaling also posted a cozy shot of her sitting on her couch with Novak, revealing her children’s reactions to the classic film. She shared, “Kit was obsessed with Inigo Montoya’s vengeance (shocking), and Spencer loved the Fire Swamp and the R.O.U.S.s.”

Fans, however, focused more on Novak’s presence than her children’s impressions. The actress shared multiple images, including one of their legs, which triggered social media comments about a “soft launch” and speculation about their relationship status.

Many followers commented jokingly about the nature of their relationship, with one suggesting it’s a “date night” and others describing it as a discreet “soft launch” of their longtime friendship. Some praised Kaling’s savvy social media skills for drawing attention to a small business and the moment itself.

Fans continue to speculate about Novak’s paternity, fueled by a history of rumors. Kaling has expressed in interviews that such gossip does not bother her and remains private about her personal life. Recently, reports surfaced that Novak is dating TikTok star Delaney Rowe.