Mom’s night out!
Mindy Kalingwalked the2020 Academy Awardsred carpet in a one-shoulder yellow Dolce & Gabbana gown with ruching — alongside formerThe Officecostar B.J. Novak! The 40-year-old comedian and presenter accessorized with a yellow metal clutch, and piled on the Chopard diamonds, including a necklace featuring 78.46-carats of marquise-cut diamonds and 46.33-carats of round-shaped diamonds. As for her glam, Kaling (mom to 2-year-old daughterKatherine Swati) chose sultry metallic brown eye shadow, a matching glossy lip and loose curls.
Speaking with Ryan Seacrest during theE! Newsred carpet pre-show, Kaling quipped, “I cannot lose this necklace.”
“I will tell you this, there is a man here, a security guard, to make sure that nothing happens to this,” Kaling responded (as both stars looked around for the guard, who seemingly went MIA!)
“Where is this guy? He’s clearly taking a break,” Seacrest joked. “I don’t see anybody”
Kaling’s stylistJessica Mulroney— a longtime friend ofMeghan Markleand one of the Duchess of Sussex’s most outspoken supporters — dressedThe Morning Showactress for the big night, sharing a behind-the-scenes photo of her look onInstagram Story: “My girl is ready to go!” she wrote over a short clip.
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The star shared a few behind-the-scenes clips of herself getting ready for the 2020 Oscars before arriving on the red carpet on Instagram Stories.
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“It is Oscar morning. I’m here with the usual suspects,” Kaling said, as she panned the camera towards hairstylistMarc Menaand makeup artistJanice Kinjo(who usedAlpyn Beauty productsto create her look).
“I’m actually really nervous to present tonight,” the actress confessed. “I don’t want to like trip or anything. I don’t want to be a meme…can’t be a meme.”
Both Men and Kinjo shook their heads and reassured her that everything will be fine, to which Kaling replied with a compliment: “I already look amazing and they kind of just started.”
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TheLate Nightproducer, director and star shared several photos of her look onInstagram, in which the crystal details and thigh-high slit are one full-display.
“Last night was the best. It was an honor and a privilege to host an evening celebrating an industry that I love,” she captioned the post.
Kaling continued: “Costume design tells a story, sets the tone and transports us to a specific time and place, all through the magic of design. Plus let’s be honest, they make us look good. Thank you @costumeawards for having me (and my many costume changes), and congratulations to all of the nominees and award winners. #CDGA”
“Bombshell beauty ❤️❤️❤️” Mulroney wrote in the comment section.
During the91st Annual Academy Awardslast year,The Officealum attended the Vanity Fair Oscars viewing party with her longtime friend and ex-boyfriendNovak. Kaling wore a sequined silver gown and matching silver Christian Louboutin heels, while her formerThe Officecostar, 39, wore a classic black suit and tie.
It was the second consecutive year that the former flames have attended the bash together, despite calling off their relationship years ago.
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As they headed over to the party, Kaling sweetly bantered with Novak in the car and shared the video on Instagram.
“Happy Oscars everyone! I’m in the car on the way to one of several parties tonight with my good friend,” she said, panning the camera to him.
“You told me this was Grammys stuff!” Novak, sporting a traditional black suit, jokingly responded.
“Why would we be going to the Grammys?” Kaling said with a laugh, prompting Novak to quip back, “I don’t know, why am I going tothe Oscars?”
source: people.com
