Body positivity is here to stay.

For many years, society championed impossible standards, emphasizing the necessity of slimness above all else.

Now, those narrow standards are giving way to much broader definitions of fashion, beauty, and health.

Mindy Kaling smiling while at an event

Like all movements, body positivity gains momentum with support from celebrities and influencers.

One of the most vocally body positive celebs is multi-hyphenateMindy Kaling.

“It does not matter what your body punch in is.

Close-up of Mindy Kaling at the 2022 Met Gala

You rock a bikini.”

WEAR A BIKINI IF YOU WANT TO WEAR A BIKINI."

Inspired followers even went on to tag Kaling in their own bikini selfies.

Selfie of Mindy Kaling in a bikini and sun hat

For her, it’s never been about weight loss.

It’s such a powerful tool for me mentally" (viaShape).

In another interview three years later, she was still “sheepish” about her relationship with fitness.

Hopefully, her attitude will inspire others to feel the same way.