12) Mindy Kaling

Writer, actress, and producer Mindy Kaling is probably best known for The Mindy Project and Never Have I Ever. The beloved "Kelly Kapoor" from The Office, has never been married and has two children. Her life has mostly been about focusing on her career, personal improvement, and of course, being a mother. Kaling's perspective on relationships and motherhood is a pertinent reminder that one can very well be happy and content with oneself without adhering to conventional standards.
Edited by Mudeet Arora