An American actress and screenwriter looked simply adorable as a sweet childhood snap of her was shown during a recent TV appearance. 

The throwback image saw the star sporting thick-rimmed glᴀsses and a bowl haircut as she grinned for the camera while posing with a puppet.

The snap was shown as she made a cameo in her very famous friend’s new Netflix television series, which went viral after the two shared a very awkward moment.

The little girl, who was born in Mᴀssachusetts, grew up to be a huge TV star, first gaining recognition thanks to her role in the US version of The Office, which she starred in between 2005-2013.

She further made a name for herself playing the тιтular character in a Fox/Hulu sitcom, which she also created and produced, while her film credits include A Wrinkle In Time, Oceans’ 8 and Late Night.

But can you guess who it is?

An American actress and screenwriter looked simply adorable as a sweet childhood snap of her was shown during a recent TV appearance – but can you guess who it is? 

Yes, it’s Mindy Kaling!

The comedian could be seen smiling proudly at the camera, with the youngster sporting a patchwork waistcoat and pink knitted jumper in keeping with the 80s fashion at the time. 

Mindy’s throwback snap was featured in episode two of her pal Meghan Markle’s new show With Love, Meghan, in which the ladies were discussing the foods in which they grew up with while rustling up children’s party snacks.

However, the topic was overshadowed by a seemingly cringe moment when Meghan corrected Mindy over her surname. 

‘It’s so funny too, that you keep saying ‘Meghan Markle,” The Duchess told The Mindy Project star.

‘You know I’m SusSєx now,’ she added.

The moment went viral, with viewers even going as far as to analyze it on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. 

However, Mindy seemed surprised by the strong reactions, which she spoke about during a Thursday morning visit to The View. 

Yes, it’s Mindy Kaling!

Mindy first gaining recognition thanks to her role as Kelly Kapoor in the US version of The Office, which she starred in between 2005-2013.

She further made a name for herself playing the тιтular character in Fox/Hulu sitcom The Mindy Project, which she also created and produced

The snap was shown as she made a cameo in her very famous friend Meghan Markle’s new Netflix television series, which went viral after the two shared a very awkward moment 

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Her appearance was brought up by host Alyssa Farrah Griffin, who asked the writer what that experience was like for her.

‘You know, I had a great time. I noticed that whenever I do something, anything related to Meghan, it becomes… big news,’ Mindy began.

‘We were making sandwiches, and then they’ll push in on my face on TikTok and they’ll be like, ‘Look at this emotion you felt,’ and I honestly didn’t even remember it because we sH๏τ it like, nine months ago,’ she continued.

‘I loved my time with Meghan,’ Mindy added. ‘I’m also like, let her promote her show… it was great and really fascinating seeing the reaction.’

During the conversation, host Sunny Hostin also chimed in to say how much she enjoyed the new series, who called it a ‘beautifully made show’ and something that was ‘aspirational.’

The two first met after The Office star appeared on Markle’s now-defunct Spotify podcast, Archetypes.

And Whoopi Golding added: ‘People love to hate her. People love to talk about her.’ 

Her appearance on With Love, Meghan overshadowed by a seemingly cringe moment when Meghan corrected Mindy over her surname

Mindy seemed surprised by the strong reactions, which she spoke about during a Thursday morning visit to The View  

‘You know, I had a great time. I noticed that whenever I do something, anything related to Meghan, it becomes… big news,’ Mindy said

Meanwhile, Mindy had previously posted her sweet childhood snap on social media back in 2015 to show her support for girls’ education. 

Writing alongside the adorable image, Mindy said: ‘I was all smiles because I got to go to school and be myself.

‘#62MillionGirls don’t have that chance. Let’s end that.’ 

Mindy was showing her support for First Lady Michelle Obama’s 62Milliongirls campaign, which promotes girls’ education around the world.  

Mrs Obama launched the campaign at the Global Citizen Festival in New York’s Central Park, asking supporters to share what they had learned in school. 

The name refers to the 62 million girls around the world who are not in school.