Mindy Kaling is thinner than ever in sheer dress at Actor Awards 2026 after weight loss transformation

Mindy Kaling’s astonishing weight loss was on stunning display when she hit the red carpet at the Actor Awards – formerly the SAG Awards – in Los Angeles this Sunday.

The 46-year-old has spent the past few years transforming her figure and now looks a far cry from her early days of fame on The Office.

She appeared at the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party looking so slimmed down that she set off wild Ozempic rumors – which she has not publicly addressed.

For her latest awards show appearance, the Mindy Project star showed off her reduced frame in a cinched-in gown with a diaphanous skirt.

Her frock featured a peekaboo section over her enviably taut midriff, and she accessorized with a retro chic set of opera gloves.

Wearing her raven hair down, she sharpened her unmistakable features with makeup and added a splash of glitz to the look with drop earrings.

Kaling was at the newly rechristened Actor Awards to present, amid a lineup including Michael B. Jordan, Lisa Kudrow, Connor Storrie, Timothee Chalamet and more.

Early in 2022 she ignited a storm of chatter online after posting several Instagram photos that showcased her noticeably reduced frame.

She commented on the change that April, explaining that she did not deny herself any of the foods she wanted but merely exercised portion control.

‘Honestly, I didn’t really do anything differently,’ the The Mindy Project star insisted while discussing her diet with Entertainment Weekly.

The Late Night actress stated: ‘I eat what I like to eat. If I do any kind of restrictive diet, it never really works for me. I just eat less of it.’

A month later she clarified: ‘I’m never going stop being a foodie. I’m never going be someone who can just have spinach and salmon every day,’ via Today. I just am really for the first time in my life, trying moderation, and I love it.’

When she appeared at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in March 2023, she looked even slenderer, with some online observers theorizing she had lost as much as 40lbs.

Rumors started flying about how she lost the weight, particularly after it emerged that she gave birth to her third child – her daughter Anne – that February.

Although she did not publicly comment on the conjecture about Ozempic, she did offer some insight into her workout routine a couple of months later.

She shared that she loved to hike or run, and covered 20 miles per week doing one or the other activity, in a May 2023 interview with People.

‘I’m feeling really confident in my body these days, which is not something that I’ve been able to say for my whole life, unfortunately. I feel great,’ she declared.

‘I know people are really interested in my body and the changes in my body, and I think it’s flattering and sometimes it’s just a little much, so I don’t try to tune it in too much. The truth is that I spend so much time and energy trying to be healthy.’ 

Michael B. Jordan pulled off the upset of awards season as he beat Timothee Chalamet for the top acting prize at the Actor Awards 2026, formally known as the SAG Awards, on Sunday night.

That was not the only massive surprise for the talented star as his film, Sinners, also shocked as it earned top prize Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture at the event which took place at The Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles. 

The 39-year-old star was left in tears as he earned the win in the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role.

He beat out Chalamet who starred in Marty Supreme in a field which also included: Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another, Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon, and Jesse Plemons – Bugonia.

Chalamet,  30, – who previously won at the Critics Choice Awards and Golden Globe Awards – was a good sport as he stood up and applauded Jordan alongside his co-star Gwyneth Paltrow, 53.

When his name was announced, it was his mother Donna Jordan who had a shocked look on her face as she joyfully grabbed his shoulders.

During his speech, Jordan recognized his mother in a very sweet way as he said: ‘Mom, thank you for driving me back and forth to New York, when we didn’t have enough money to go through the Holland Tunnel.’

The Ryan Coogler written and directed horror flick later earned the top ensemble acting prize over Frankenstein (Netflix), Hamnet (Focus Features), Marty Supreme (A24), and One Battle After Another (Warner Bros).

Delroy Lindo spoke out on behalf of the cast as they earned Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture just one week after he and Jordan were presenting at the BAFTAs last weekend when a guest with Tourette’s bellowed the word ‘n*****’ at them.  

 John Davidson, whose life story inspired the BAFTA-nominated film I Swear, shouted the expletive while the black actors presented the first prize of the night at the Royal Festive Hall in London this past Sunday.

Lindo later hit out at BAFTA for failing to address the incident with him following the ceremony, saying he wished ‘someone from BAFTA spoke to us afterward.’

Jessie Buckley was in disbelief as she triumphed over the likes of Kate Hudson and Emma Stone to earn the other top acting prize.

The 36-year-old Irish actress was emotional as she earned Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for her work in Hamnet.

The star-studded field included the aforementioned Hudson for Song Sung Blue and Stone for Bugonia along with Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You and Chase Infiniti – One Battle After Another.

The Chloé Zhao-directed and written film takes place after Agnes and William Shakespeare (Buckley and Paul Mescal) lose their son Hamnet to the plague and grapple with grief in 16th-century England, based on the novel of the same name. 

Amy Madigan was honored in the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role category for her work in Weapons.

The 75-year-old actress won over: Odessa A’zion – Marty Supreme, Ariana Grande – Wicked: For Good, Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners, and Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another. 

 Sean Penn was not in attendance but he did win Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for One Battle After Another.

The 65-year-old acting legend won over Miles Caton – Sinners, Benicio Del Toro – One Battle After Another, Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein, and Paul Mescal – Hamnet.

Meanwhile, on the television side, Catherine O’Hara earned a posthumous honor just one month after her tragic death.

The talented Canadian-American actress passed away at 71 on January 30 from a blood clot in her lungs.

O’Hara earned Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Series for her work in The Studio.

In The Studio, O’Hara portrayed Patty Leigh who was the former studio head and mentor of Seth Rogen’s character. 

The Apple TV+ series was a massive winner as they swept the comedy categories with a win for Rogen and another for the entire cast.

Rogen, 43, earned Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series. 

The Studio also won the top prize of Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series over Abbott Elementary (ABC), The Bear (FX/Hulu), Hacks (HBO Max), and Only Murders In The Building (Hulu).

On the drama television side, it was The Pitt that was the massive winner as Noah Wyle earned a massive honor while the entire cast earned the top honor.

The 54-year-old actor earned Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series for the HBO show.

The Pitt also earned Outstanding performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series over: The Diplomat (Netflix), Landman (Paramount+), Severance (Apple TV), and The White Lotus (HBO). 

The drama series is centered around the daily lives of healthcare professionals in a Pittsburgh hospital as they juggle personal crises, workplace politics, and the emotional toll of treating critically ill patients, revealing the resilience required in their noble calling. 

Meanwhile, Keri Russell was the first winner at the gala event as she earned the win in the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series for their work in Netflix’s The Diplomat.

She beat out an impressive field including favorite Rhea Seehorn who has earned several awards for her work in Pluribus.

Also nominated in the category were: Britt Lower – Severance, Parker Posey – The White Lotus , and Aimee Lou Wood – The White Lotus.

In the Diplomat, Russell portrays Katherine ‘Kate’ Wyler who is the newly appointed US Ambassador to the UK after an international crisis despite being not suited for the role as the position makes tectonic shifts for her marriage and political future.

Michelle Williams was another big winner as she earned  Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series.

The 45-year-old American actress was recognized for her work in FX series Dying For Sex.

Meanwhile, Owen Cooper earned a massive win at just 16-years-old for his role in Adolescence.

The young actor was not in attendance to accept the prize which was awarded in the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series.