Mindy Kaling, 44, raved about actress Kate Hudson on Monday. The two have become pals as they are executive producing a new comedy basketball series together.
She gushed over the Los Angeles native’s leadership skills and ability to take on such a unique role as her character is unexpectedly appointed head of an athletic franchise.
Kaling said, ‘She is absolutely incredible. What’s great about Kate is that she’s such a pro, but she’s never done a sitcom before.
‘So I feel really lucky that she’s doing a half-hour comedy and I get to be the person writing for her,’ she added about the actress.
The untitled Netflix film has already started filming as Hudson was spotted strolling around set in Los Angeles on Monday.
Mindy Kaling, 44, raved about actress Kate Hudson on Monday as the two executive produce a new comedy basketball series; seen in February
‘So I feel really lucky that she’s doing a half-hour comedy and I get to be the person writing for her,’ she added about the actress; seen in December
The untitled Netflix film has already started filming as Hudson was spotted strolling around set in Los Angeles on Monday
‘What’s also nice is that she’s not just the lead of the show, but she’s a leader of the show. The cast all looks up to her,’ she added about Hudson.
‘She’s been famous for so long so they’re really in awe of her, but she’s incredibly warm and friendly. So, it’s just great,’ The Massachusetts native said.
Kaling noted that it was refreshing to work with her because of the maturity and professionalism she brings to a set.
The producer slash actress noted that she spent much of her time working around ‘really young people for the past couple of years’ and hopes to pursue something different moving forward.
Having recently worked on Never Have I Ever and The Sex Lives of College Girls, the Dartmouth College graduate shared that she will transition to producing more developed content.
This comes as Hudson was spotted in with curlers holding up her blonde locks as she was getting glammed up.
She was photographed wearing a blue hoodie, matching joggers, and a scarf with a turquoise pattern as she left her trailer.
The How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days actress boasted a serious look as she carried a can of sparkling water and her cell phone in her hands.
The actress slash singer performed her first single live for the very first time at the 2024 GLAAD Media Awards after launching her music career just last month.
Kaling supported her close friend’s new career move saying, ‘I love her new music. I love it so much.’
‘I love her new music… I love it so much,’ Kaling said about her pal’s career move; seen in October
The actress slash singer performed her first single live for the very first time after launching her music career just last month
The blonde beauty spoke candidly about joining the music business as well as her songwriting process in an interview with People.
‘The writing process was the most important and cathartic for me,’ she said, ‘The songs…are very personal and each one is a different kind of expression of myself. Every [song] will feel different, but obviously, I think, very authentic to me.’
Although a specific release date has not yet been disclosed, the album is scheduled for release later this year as she films the accompanying music videos.
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