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BJ Novak and Mindy Kaling did nearly 200 episodes of The Office together.
BJ Novak shared that the rest of the writers’ room began to explore the dynamics of their relationship, which he labeled a tumultuous, romantic, toxic, and borderline messy mess.
The Office fame Mindy Kaling was recently honored with the Norman Lear Achievement Award in Television at the 2023 PGA Awards on Saturday night. Before presenting the award, actor BJ Novak recalled his “turbulent” relationship with his ex-girlfriend and co-worker.
In a nearly eight-minute-long tribute, harking back to their friendship in the first season of The Office, Novak praised Kaling for her writing skills. “The first time I noticed about Mindy [The Office] The writer’s room is such that she cares so much about everything. Should Jim and Pam kiss, the philosophical limits of Dwight’s loyalty to Michael are exactly how many seconds Kevin will be rolling around in his spilled chili,” he said.
Reminiscing about their relationship, Novak said that they were both in love with each other and were ‘reckless idiots’ who would argue about everything until they both went to their respective offices. Until then, the writers’ room was locked and the door slammed after being disturbed. each other. “We will continue to debate AOL and Instant Messenger,” Novak said.
Novak noted that the rest of the writers’ room eventually began to explore the dynamics of their relationship in real life, which he called a “turbulent, romantic, toxic, boundary-less mess”. He added that it inspired the fictional characters of Kelly and Ryan together.
Novak hilariously said that when producers noticed their relationship as co-writers, he pulled her aside and suggested the two have scenes together, because they were so funny.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, in her acceptance speech, Mindy Kaling shared fond memories with Novak and said that he remained her closest friend throughout her room. Kaling thanked him, saying that through all the ups and downs, Novak stood by him and meant the world to him. He thanked The Office creators Greg Daniels and Howard Klein for giving him such a great opportunity to launch his career.
Novak and Kaling did nearly 200 episodes of The Office together. In her speech, Novak also commended Mindy Kaling for writing nearly 24 of them, more than any other writer or staff. The two actors reportedly dated from 2004 to 2007 during the American version of Ricky Gervais’ sitcom. Years later, Novak and Kaling remained incredibly close.
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