Mindy Kaling and B.J. Novak are both acclaimed actors and writers known for sharp comedy and candid storytelling, but they are not and have not been romantically involved.
They both worked at NBC’s The Office in the mid-2000s—Kaling as Kelly Kapoor and Novak as Ryan Howard—where they developed a close professional friendship, yet credible reporting consistently clarifies no romantic relationship occurred. This article outlines their timelines, professional collaboration, reliable sourcing, and how to distinguish on-screen chemistry from off-screen dynamics.