Mindy Kaling’s Style Evolution, From Budding Writer To Showrunner

But she wasn’t always sporting such vibrant ensembles. In fact, Kaling’s earlier outfits circa 2005 featured a lot of neutrals, especially black.

In honor of her birthday, we’ve rounded up 78 photos that show Kaling’s style evolution, from early 2000s newcomer to New York Times bestseller and producer extraordinaire.