MINDY PROJECT's Mindy Kaling Welcomes Baby Girl

E! News reports that actress Mindy Kaling has welcomed her first child, a baby girl named Katherine Kaling on December 15th. The 38-year-old revealed her pregnancy back in July, saying that it was "an UNEXPECTED surprise." The actress has not revealed the identity of her baby's father.

Speaking about her pregnancy on an appearance on NBC's TODAY Kaling shared, "I'd like to be the fun mom, I know I'm gonna be the dorky mom," she added. "So if I can be kind of fun too, I think that would be nice."

Kaling is the creator and star of the television sitcom The Mindy Project, which premiered on FOX and later moved to Hulu. She also serves as a writer and executive producer on the series. The actress is also known for her work on the popular NBC sitcom The Office, where she portrayed the character Kelly Kapoor. In addition to acting on the show, she was a writer, executive producer, and occasional director for the show throughout most of its run. For her work on The Office, Kaling received various accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series, in 2010.

In addition to her work on film and television, Kaling has written two New York Times best-selling memoirs, titled Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) and Why Not Me?. She will soon appear on the big screen in A WRINKLE IN TIME.

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