Mindy Kaling made a dazzling entrance on the red carpet at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, turning heads in a stunning gold dress.
While her radiant appearance drew plenty of attention, she remained tight-lipped about her much-discussed collaboration with Meghan Markle. Just days earlier, fans had spotted Mindy in the trailer for Meghan’s new Netflix series, With Love, Meghan. The clip showed her as a guest in Meghan’s kitchen, participating in what looked like a segment where Meghan plays chef. However, at the Golden Globes, Mindy seemed eager to distance herself from the project—like avoiding an ex who still sends holiday texts.
When asked about her appearance on the show, Mindy offered a lighthearted anecdote, claiming Meghan had texted her during maternity leave with a casual invitation: "Hey, do you want to come to Montecito and let me cook for you?" According to Kaling, she jumped at the offer, seemingly motivated by the allure of free food. Yet, suspiciously, she didn’t share any details about the meal itself. For someone featured in a cooking segment, you’d think she’d at least mention a dish or two, but her only remark was that Meghan “blew her away” with her culinary skills. That’s a generous compliment, but considering Markle’s track record—remember that infamous Netflix “cooking” special that felt more like self-promotion than a food show?—it’s a bit of déjà vu.
And let’s be real: Mindy Kaling, a woman who can afford world-class chefs and top-tier dining experiences, made the trip to Meghan’s house—complete with a “homey” garden that probably wasn’t even her real setup—to bond over cooking? It raises eyebrows. One might suspect Meghan's fresh herbs and charming kitchen vibes were more about crafting a narrative than satisfying any real culinary cravings.
Then there was Mindy’s peculiar demeanor on the Golden Globes red carpet. She gushed over Meghan’s cooking prowess, but her enthusiasm carried an undercurrent of discomfort. She kept things vague, avoiding any substantive talk about her time with the Duchess. Why? Possibly because associating with Meghan Markle in 2025 is a public relations minefield. No one wants to spend the next year fielding questions about a project they thought would be a fun, low-stakes gig.
And here’s the kicker: Meghan Markle wasn’t even invited to the Golden Globes. Meanwhile, the media grilled Mindy about her kitchen escapade with a woman whose absence was palpable. Imagine the awkwardness as Mindy, with a smile barely more convincing than a Pinterest guide to polite conversation, dodged questions and steered the topic elsewhere. Her responses were as neutral as possible: “Yeah, I went. I ate. It was fine. Next question.” The subtext? “Please don’t pull me into this mess—I’m here for the glamor, not the gossip.”
Ultimately, Mindy Kaling’s careful navigation of the evening was a masterclass in subtle avoidance. She sprinkled just enough compliments to seem polite while deftly sidestepping deeper involvement in Meghan’s latest media venture. In the grand performance of the Golden Globes, she played her role perfectly—transforming potential controversy into a magic trick of distraction, pulling an “I’m not really involved in this” act instead of a rabbit out of a hat.
