Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMindy Kaling has publicly addressed her significant weight loss, which has been the subject of online speculation, including suggestions of Ozempic use. The actor stated her primary motivation for losing weight was to improve her health and ensure longevity for her three children, aiming to 'live at least 20 more years' and stave off conditions like diabetes, which has a family history. Kaling acknowledged and understood the public scrutiny surrounding her body transformation, noting that fans often become attached to an actor's previous appearance. Despite the public interest, Kaling maintains 'very specific rules' about what she shares publicly, particularly regarding her body and family life, having previously declined to discuss her fitness journey in detail. She has shared that her health regimen involves walking 15 to 20 miles weekly, consuming plenty of leafy green vegetables, and limiting red meat, emphasising that this approach is maintained even during stressful periods. In fullMindy Kaling says her weight loss is not due to ‘vanity reasons’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

"Do I wake up every day being like, 'I look amazing and I'm so gorgeous'? No, unsurprisingly, but I truly feel so healthy," Mindy Kaling said.

Mindy Kaling understands all the comments about her weight loss because “it’s sometimes no fun when one of your favorite actors loses weight."