Mindy Kaling, an actor, writer, and producer with many skills, was recently given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which is one of the highest honors in Hollywood. Thank you to her long time friend and former co-star on The Office, BJ Novak, who added a bit of fun to the event. Novak, who is known for being very funny, gave a speech that made everyone laugh out loud. He teased Kaling about how much she loves being in the spotlight.
Friendship between them goes back to when they were on The Office and has always been a fan favorite. Novak’s speech was the right mix of loving teasing and genuine admiration. We’ll go over the seven funniest parts of his roast that made the whole thing memorable.
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1. BJ Novak’s Playful Roast Begins
When BJ Novak walked out on stage, he didn’t wait around to start his speech. He began with a funny comment about how Mindy Kaling had been getting ready for this moment ever since she first came to Hollywood.
He made a joke, “This is a huge honor for some actors.” Mindy Kaling sees it as just one more step in her plan to take over Hollywood, one star at a time.
The crowd, which was full of Hollywood stars and fans, laughed out loud. Novak did a great job of making fun of Mindy Kaling’s desire while also praising her success.
2. Mindy’s Reaction: Laughing or Blushing?
The way Mindy Kaling reacted to Novak’s jokes was one of the funniest parts of the show. She was clearly laughing, but she was also shaking her head in a funny way to show that she didn’t agree.
At one point, she put her hand over her face as Novak kept making fun of her by saying, “Mindy loves being famous.” Check her Instagram—it’s a shrine to herself—if you forget that.
Fans couldn’t get enough of how they interacted with each other, and her expressions were some of the most shared parts of the event.
3. The Funniest One-Liner of the Speech
Novak had a great roast, with that one joke that really made the show. He made a joke at one point: “Listen, I’m not saying you love fame, but your star would already be framed in your living room if Hollywood had a Walk of Fame gift shop.”
Everyone in the room was laughing out loud at the end. Mindy Kaling’s love of Hollywood glamour is well known, so it was the right mix of funny and true.
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4. A Call back to ‘The Office’ Days
Novak’s speech was full of sweet moments, like when he talked about how they used to work together on The Office. Kaling would always joke that he wanted to be the next big Hollywood star, even when they were both young writers just starting out.
There was a time when Mindy Kaling used to say, “One day, I’ll have my own TV shows, movies, and a star on the Walk of Fame.” Now we are here—she made it all happen. The Mindy Kaling Museum is the only thing left.
The fact that they had a past together made the moment even more special and showed fans how far both stars have come.
5. The Unscripted Moment That Stole the Show
As with any great speech, there’s always an unplanned part that steals the show. A fan in the crowd yelled, “We love you, Mindy!” during Novak’s speech.
In an instant, Novak turned to Kaling and said, “See? People who don’t know you know how much you love this.
The unexpected turn of events made the speech even more fun and brought out the event’s lively energy.
6. Mindy’s Turn: A Witty Clapback
After sitting through Novak’s funny roast, Mindy had her chance to speak. Her response was perfect, and she didn’t hold back.
“BJ, thank you for that lovely speech.” It’s great to know that you’re still my major fan after all these years.
Their answer was met with cheers and laughter, which shows once more that they have unbeatable comedic chemistry. She then gave a moving speech about her life in Hollywood, but not before making fun of Novak here and there.
7. The Sweet Ending: Friendship Goals
But even though the roast was funny, it finished on a sad note. Novak ended his speech by talking about how proud he was of Kaling and all the great things she had done.
“Mindy, don’t worry about the jokes. You’ve worked so hard for this moment, and you deserve every bit of it.” “I can’t wait to see what you do next.”
There was applause for the emotion, and for a moment, the humor took a back seat to real gratitude. It made them think of how close they are, which made this Walk of Fame ceremony one of the most memorable new events.
Conclusion
Mindy Kaling’s event at the Hollywood Walk of Fame was funny, touching, and something fans will never forget. Some of the funniest parts of the night came from BJ Novak’s speech, which added to the excitement.
There were funny jabs at Kaling’s love of fame and romantic references to her time on The Office. The event was a celebration of both her success and a friendship that has stood the test of time.
As fans, all we can do is hope for more times like this in the future—maybe another movie where Novak and Kaling work together? There is one thing that is certain: Hollywood would not be the same without Mindy Kaling. Her name is now truly written in the stars.
What was your favorite moment from the ceremony? Let us know in the comments!