Mindy Kaling Revealed Her Mixed Feelings About People’s Interest In Her Physical Appearance
Mindy Kaling is no stranger to the red carpet. The writer-actor-showrunner powerhouse has appeared at many recent major events, including New York Fashion Week and the Oscars.
Just last week, she even attended the Met Gala in a gorgeous Jonathan Simkhai gown.
Her recent public outings have not been without scrutiny, as some online have commented on her weight and physical appearance.
Understandably, Mindy has thoughts about the public interest in her appearance, and she shared her conflicting feelings in a new interview.
While promoting a new swimwear collection she co-designed with the brand Andie, Mindy told People on Wednesday that she finds the heightened attention on her body to be “flattering” but “just a little much.”
"I know people are really interested in the changes in my body, and I think it's flattering, but sometimes, it's just a little much, so I try not to tune into it,” she told the outlet.
“The truth is that I spend so much time and energy trying to be healthy,” Mindy continued before detailing her workout routine. The multi-hyphenate, who is also the mother to a 5-year-old daughter and a 2-year-old son, said she runs or hikes 20 miles weekly and also lifts weights.
“It's a big commitment for me,” Mindy told People about exercising. “I basically live in workout clothes so I can get it in."
Regardless of what others might think, Mindy said she feels good about her appearance. “I'm feeling really confident in my body these days, which is not something that I've been able to say for my whole life, unfortunately,” she told People.
