Meghan Markle's 'Indian' friend Mindy Kaling serves some royal bling at the Golden Globes red carpet

Mindy Kaling turned heads at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, showcasing her slimline physique and effortless glamour. Just days after appearing in the trailer for Meghan Markle’s highly anticipated OTT series, 'With Love, Meghan, the 45-year-old actress made a dazzling and royal red carpet entrance in Los Angeles.

Dressed in a strapless gold gown encrusted with silver stones by Ashi Studio, Mindy, who was born in America but hails from India radiated enviable elegance. She accessorised with sparkling diamond drop earrings and platinum rings, keeping the look sophisticated yet striking. Her brunette locks were styled loose, while soft, complementary makeup highlighted her natural beauty, proving once again her status as a red-carpet icon.

Mindy’s appearance at the Golden Globes comes on the heels of her feature in Meghan Markle’s Netflix series, which premieres January 15. Speaking to Deadline on the red carpet, Mindy gushed about her experience working with the Duchess of Sussex. She shared, "I was on maternity leave when Meghan texted me and said, 'Hey, do you want to come be in my show and come up to Montecito while I cook for you?' And I thought, ‘Yes, that sounds perfect.’"

Reflecting on the experience, she added, “She unsurprisingly blew me out of the water with her cooking.” The two share a long-standing friendship, with Mindy previously appearing at the BetterUp summit alongside Prince Harry and being a guest on Meghan’s 'Archetypes' podcast. During the podcast episode, titled 'The Stigma of the Singleton', they discussed societal pressures around marriage and self-worth, with Meghan sharing personal anecdotes about navigating gendered expectations in relationships.

Hosted by Emmy-nominated comedian Nikki Glaser, the 2025 Golden Globe Awards is taking place at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. As Mindy continues to shine both on-screen and on the red carpet, her collaboration with Meghan Markle is yet another exciting chapter in her illustrious career.

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