Mindy Kaling has kept much of her personal life private, but here’s a look at her past relationships, including her connection with BJ Novak, and details about her role as a mom.

Novak, who played one-half of on-again, off-again dysfunctional couple Ryan Howard-Kelly Kapoor on the beloved NBC series, was on hand to deliver a speech for Kaling, which he wrapped up with a sweet nickname that may have referenced “The Office.”

Mindy Kaling and B.J. Novak shared their admiration for each other while she received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. During her s peech at the ceremony on Tuesday, the actress gushed over her former "The Office" co-star, who is also the godfather to her kids.