Mindy Kaling, 46, Stuns on the Actor Awards Red Carpet in Her First Appearance in 12 Years

Mindy Kaling returned to the red carpet at the 32nd Annual Actor Awards on Sunday, March 1, making a statement in fashion and nostalgia. The 46-year-old actress and producer turned heads at the Shrine Auditorium in a custom outfit by Yara Shoemaker.

Her look was a modern twist on the classic little black dress. The velvet peplum bodice featured a sheer waist panel, and a transparent knitted maxi skirt with rhinestone accents shimmered under the lights. Kaling finished the look with long black velvet gloves and sleek, straight hair, fitting the night’s theme of reimagining early Hollywood glamour.

This was Kaling’s first in-person Actor Awards appearance in over a decade.