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However, Kaling did ultimately say yes, thanks to the support Vogue gave her, and she was left with a special keepsake.

\"But @katiegreenthal and Vogue surrounded me with talented and wonderful people, and now I’m thrilled I have these photos as a memento of this very specific time in my life. 'Post partum pandemic fabulous' is what I like to call it,\" she wrote. \"Thank you @vogueindia, I love you! More photos to come. Enjoy!\"

Back in October, Kaling, who is typically private about her personal life, revealed that she welcomed a baby boy, Spencer, in September.

The news came as a shock to many who didn't even know that the 41-year-old actress was pregnant.

\"This is news to a lot of people. It's true,\" she said at the time.

In addition to Spencer, Kaling also has a 2-year-old daughter, Katherine. The actress has not publicly revealed her daughter or son's father.

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