Mindy Kaling
Mindy Kaling went from college improv star to indie darling playwright (Matt & Ben) to The Office writer/producer/cast member to best-selling author of Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?

Self-Deprecating Autobiographical Role: Kelly Kapoor on The Office

Hollywood Fairy Godmother: Paul Feig

Awkward Trademark: She's a total gigglepuss.

Upcoming: Fox just ordered Kaling’s Bridget Jones-ian half-hour sitcom, which she will produce, write, and star in as a young OB/GYN.

Extra Credit: Power tweeter!

The Takeaway: You can have an Ivy League degree and still heart The Real Housewives and throw pillows from Anthropologie.

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