On the oft-discussed topic of her body and dress size, Kaling says she tries to take comments in stride:
“Insults about the way I look can’t be the thing that harms me and my heart the most. It has to harm me the least. If I have a daughter, I’m going to tell her that. Far too many women are much more hurt by being called fat or ugly than they are by being called not smart, or not a leader. If someone told me that I was stupid or that I wasn’t a leader, or that I wasn’t witty or quick or perceptive, I’d be devastated. If someone told me that I had a gross body, I’d say, ‘Well, it’s bringing me a lot of happiness.’ Like, I’m having a fine time of it. Having my priorities aligned like that has helped me have a happier life, I think.”
It’s a typical interview with Kaling that covers all of the “Mindy Kaling required interview questions,” yet those questions—and Kaling’s responses—remain a fascinating reflection on the current state of celebrity; particularly the expectations of women of color. [The Guardian]
Blue Ivy gave Beyonce a very cute birthday card. Kid has some serious tracing skills. [Instagram]
- Emma Roberts and Evan Peters are back together and shopping at Sephora. [E!]
- Roger Federer cried during Finding Neverland. [Page Six]
- Jennifer Aniston needs a separate car for her bottled water. [Us Weekly]
- Khloe Kardashian got her “tramp stamp,” a tattoo tribute to her father that read “Daddy” in cursive script, removed from her lower back. [TMZ]
- The Johnny Depp dog deportation drama continues. The most surprising part of this story is that Depp has Yorkies. [E!]
- Wearing your wedding ring after your divorce announcement is a new Hollywood trend. Ben and Jen paved the way, and now Brian Austin Green is following. [Us Weekly]
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