The friendship between Mindy Kaling and B.J. Novak is evidence that ex-spouses can remain close.
The costars from The Office, whose on-screen romance was sporadic like their adored characters, have remained close friends.
In 2014, Novak described their relationship with PEOPLE using the word “complicated.” I wouldn’t sell my friendship for anything, yet I am remarkably complicated.
Since becoming friends while working together on The Office in 2004, Kaling and Novak have been outspoken about their platonic love.
They have collaborated on artistic endeavors together, attended each other’s red carpet premieres, and in 2017, Novak became Kaling’s daughter’s godfather, formally joining her family.
In an interview with CBS Sunday Morning in 2019, Kaling stated, “It isn’t the thing that people sometimes assume it is.
“But it’s amazing that he’s now truly a member of my family. Even though that doesn’t describe our relationship in the sexiest way, I believe it to be deeper and closer.”
Here is all the information you need to know about Mindy Kaling and B.J. Novak’s friendship, including details about their time as costars on The Office and their many encouraging remarks.
