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Mindy Kaling Shows Off Her 40-Lb Weight Loss At The Fashion Trust Awards After Walking 2 Miles Daily And Dropping 'Restrictive' Diets As Fans React: 'She Looks Fab'

April 19, 2026 by Abigail Connolly
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Mindy Kaling has gradually become one of America’s funniest and stylish performers out there, and these days, she’s also turning heads with her latest transformation.

The actress and writer made a glamorous appearance at this year’s Fashion Trust Awards, where she wore a stunning sparkling dress that hugged her slimmed-down figure. Many people and fashion enthusiasts had a lot to say about her look, but there were also a lot who couldn’t get over how much she’s changed. More and more, Mindy’s been opening up about the healthy lifestyle choices that transformed her body, and fans think it’s clearly working. Read more about her look and health journey below.

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"Mindy Kaling at the Fashion Trust Awards in a figure-hugging blue dress"

Mindy Kaling Attends The Fashion Trust U.S. Awards In A Figure-Hugging Blue Dress

The Office icon was one of many stars who stepped out for the U.S. Fashion Trust Awards, dressing to the nines to support the foundation.

 

The awards are held by the famous non-profit with the mission to raise money and awareness for today's aspiring and up-and-coming fashion designers. People from Pamela Anderson to Olivia Wilde were in attendance, but Mindy was one who especially turned heads in her spring-inspired blue gown. She wore a strapless blue midi dress that was covered in sparkling beaded embellishments that added some fun texture and shine.

 

The mom-of-three left her dark hair down and loosely curled, and paired the dress with a simple pair of strappy heels, letting it do all the talking. She accessorized with some simple silver jewelry, creating a noteworthy yet effortlessly chic look.

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Fans React To Mindy's Fashion Trust Awards Appearance & Transformation On Social Media

Though her dress earned her a lot of positive feedback, people also couldn't get over her body transformation, as she's undergone fairly drastic weight loss throughout the last decade, reportedly dropping around 40 pounds.

 

After fans and media outlets began noticing her new look, she began opening up about her new healthy lifestyle choices. In interviews, she began mentioning that, in addition to adding simple exercises like walking at least two miles a day into her routine, dropping a "restrictive" mindset helped a lot.

 

"I eat what I like to eat," she told Entertainment Tonight. "If I do any kind of restrictive diet, it never really works for me. I just eat less of it... I wish there was something more juicy or dynamic about the way that I've lost a little bit of weight, but that's the way I've done it."

 

Now, her progress and happiness are showing, as fans are hyping her up on social media.

 

"She is perfect," wrote a fan under photos of her from the Fashion Trust Awards.

 

"I love the fact that her face has not lost her innate cuteness despite her transformation!" commented another. "She looks fab."

 

"Wow, that is a stunning color on you," wrote a user. "So pretty!"

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Editorial Assistant

Abigail is a journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. As an Editorial Assistant for SheFinds, she covers topics ranging from celebrity news and fashion to wellness. She has written for other publications, including Chip Chick, Bandsintown, BroadwayWorld, and more. When she isn't writing, Abigail loves spending time in the city with her friends, being a 'dog mom' to her Chihuahua, and singing along to some of her favorite music.

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