Mindy Kaling Hosts Democratic Convention, Fans Praise Her But Joke Falls Flat
Actress and producer Mindy Kaling hosted the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. While her overall hosting was well-received, a joke she made referring to herself as an "incredibly famous Gen Z actress" fell flat with the audience. Kaling, born in 1979 and thus part of Generation X, received mixed reactions on social media regarding her joke, although her appearance and style were praised by fans.
During her hosting duties, Kaling also gave a shoutout to NBA star Jayson Tatum and expressed her admiration for her home state of Massachusetts, mentioning the Boston Red Sox. She highlighted her viral 2019 Instagram cooking video with Kamala Harris, which has amassed over 6.5 million views. Kaling introduced several prominent speakers, including Hakeem Jeffries, Bill Clinton, and Nancy Pelosi. Notably, current President Joe Biden was not present at the event.
