50 Times Mindy Kaling’s Instagram Made Your Bad Day All Better

Nicole Villeneuve
May 02, 2017

Mindy Kaling’s hustle is hard to top. Between The Mindy Project (which we’re still crying over the loss of) and the multiple new projects she’s creating and starring in, her life is a non-stop workathon that we LOVE keeping tabs on via her Instagram.

She makes plenty of time for play too: Epic vacations, tasty eats, and tons of pals make frequent appearances in Kaling’s IG feed, and it always feels like we’re tagging along on Kaling’s life through her vibrant, funny, and inspiring posts. She’s equal parts down to earth and glam AF and we are here for it all. Here are 50 times (of infinite times!) Kaling’s Instagram made a bad day better.

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Straight Outta Studio City 🔥

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1. Stuntin’ in Studio City. Despite its NYC setting, The Mindy Project is filmed entirely in LA, and Kaling is looking very much the part.

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The best photo ever taken?

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2. Any time Kaling posts a shot of her and Morgan — AKA Ike Barinholtz — we die of happy.

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'Zaleas

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3. Just one of the ways Kaling’s colorful feed is a treat — FRESH FLOWERS!

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@mcwarburton should we take the writers here? and Harry Potter after? "You can go all around the world but Margaritaville is in your backyard".

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4. A girl after our own hearts.

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Happy 12th!

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5. Kaling didn’t just play Kelly Kapoor on The Office — she was a star in the writer’s room and we love when she posts memories of the show on her IG.

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hahahahaha🙋🏾

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6. She shares the quotes that speak to us the most.

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No this is NOT a Cruella Deville moment. I am NOT plotting to turn @fortunefeimster's puppy into a coat! from @yo_its_hmo./ Giving the people what they want on #nationalpuppyday @mindykaling 👱🏾‍♀️🐶💕

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7. PUPPIES. Enough said. And seen.

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What an inspiring book about a woman with true grit and resilience #ScaredSelfless

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8. Kaling can always be counted on for tons of good read recos.

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While Cleveland for many people is a framed photo of Lebron James, for me it is the coy smile of Liz Lemon who's making my office all kinds of presh in this pic 🌞

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9. She has a framed picture of Tina Fey as Liz Lemon in her office.

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Patterned pajamas serving looks on #themindyproject @salvadorperezcostumes 😘❣

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10. Number-one pajama style.

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That's a picture wrap on Mrs. Whatsit and Mrs. Who! #wrinkleintime

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11. Kaling’s as comfortable sharing the realer, down-to-earth parts of her life as she is the superstar celeb ones — like filming with Reese Witherspoon (um, and Oprah) in New Zealand recently. Dying.

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Some talented and amazing women I am lucky enough to work with on #themindyproject 💘💪🏾💄#InternationalWomensDay @xosharoq @fortunefeimster @bethgrantactor @glin_glin @loriezerweck @cindy_j_williams @laroccaskincare

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12. Kaling’s Instagram is ALWAYS serving looks on behalf of the entire Mindy Project cast, and we LOVE it.

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Thanks @vanityfair

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13. Kaling’s BFF and on-again off-again BF BJ Novak makes many appearances, and let’s be real, this is mostly what we’re here for. END GAME.

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Hot tub wine machine with @cindy_j_williams

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14. NBD. Just living the LIFE.

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Happy Valentine's Day. 😂❤

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15. Please never stop sharing Office quotes.

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Thanks @shopbando ❤

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16. That SHIRT.

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Thank you for your service. ❤

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17. Yeah. We know.

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we on cherry pages now baby 🍒

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18. See? The best way to keep up with the non-stop cool projects Kaling’s got on the go.

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When I only have the strength to crawl, this is helpful to me.

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19. Even Kaling needs some motivational words sometimes.

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Zach Galifianakis double feature in this lucky girls tray

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20. Because sometimes all you wanna do is curl up with a Zach Galifianakis double feature.

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What you've been waiting for...#2016bestnine.... photos of me and @ikebarinholtz HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE

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21. MORE IKE!

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You know you're cool if I break out my starry top for you.

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22. MORE BJ!

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Headed to 30 Rock in floral @dolcegabbana fun. Shoes @casadeiofficial.

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23. Just another one of endless examples of Kaling’s *killer* style. Goals, always.

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Nolita morning light

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24. #Views.

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❄️shooting on location in NYC is cold as hell ❄️thanks @aritzia for my cozy Wilfred Reverdy sweater

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25. This cozy-glam look is everything.

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I made @yo_its_hmo go to the second floor of Crosby Street @bloomingdales with me to get @fortycarrots frozen yogurt and it was the best winter time decision I made

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26. Winter ice cream cravings? Kaling took care of that. Inspiring.

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Just a girl, dressed up as Tom Hanks as Sully Sullenberger III from the film "Sully", avoiding doing her work. This expression is "Those better not be birds." 📸@yo_its_hmo

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27. Dressed up as Tom Hanks as Scully to procrastinate from working. Same really.

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I AM A MEME. CALL ME AUNTY MEME.

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28. Even Kaling loves a Kelly Kapoor meme.

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Thanks @dermalogica for all your skin-clearing goodies. I'm alllll about their pre-cleanse. I'm not paid by them or anything, it's just an awesome way to get makeup off. YASS CLEAN

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29. THAT OUTFIT.

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On my mark. #themindyproject

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30. Literally endless style goals.

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When your new co-star @bryangreenberg and his stylish-as-hell wife @jamiejchung give you killer diamond earrings! PS. Hey guys I know my finger looks insanely long here, I don't know what to tell you.

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31. Kaling’s IG is basically like a color swatch of what you want your life to look like.

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32. On her work grind.

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🐭👩🏾 Minz

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33. And making time for vacay in the happiest place on earth.

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34. More killer colors, epic vacays, friends by her side. Kaling is living the life.

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💯

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35. She recognizes art when she sees it.

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Weekend kit #1

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36. The weekend IG grid! Accurate.

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I require two kinds of birthday cake for my birthday. my birthday was three days ago. I had birthday cake then too. #themindyproject

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37. Because one kind of birthday cake will not do.

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Antibes.

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38. Glam AF.

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39. More good reads and great views to inspire and relax you.

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🔴🔴🔴🙌🏾

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40. Imagine you walked over this and didn’t Instagram it? Get outta our feeds!

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Had five drinks, gave a wedding toast, put a slider in my purse for later. #traceyandac #pjclarkes

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41. Sometimes you just need to tuck a slider in your purse for later. Kaling knows.

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#TBT Poehler & me & Côte d'Azur

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42. Kaling keeps the coolest company, naturally.

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Fuck. At least my jump rope's pretty.

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43. Sometimes the only way to get the workout done is with fun and colorful gear.

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@jeremybronson's feet and Monster's Inc. Mother's Day delight!

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44. Same.

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Daaaaaaamn Met Ball... Back at it again with the 6 inch jimmy Choos!!

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45. The same woman that put a burger in her Chanel purse wears outfits like these. She really CAN have it all.

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From my writers room. We just tear the bag open now I guess

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46. The REAL behind-the-scenes of a writer’s room.

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From left to right: Ravenclaw, Slytherin, Gryffindor

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47. Kaling and her besties went to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter because of course they did.

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Alain Mikli + Bart Simpson + @dsquared2 + @adidasoriginals comprises my Brat Look Easter edition

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48. Everything about this is everything.

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Actress/writer/killer

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49. It’s hard work getting so glam.

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No makeup, didn't brush my hair, no shower, eye gunk, but Christopher Kane saves the day with this sick sick sweater

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50. Because sometimes you just can’t be bothered, as Kaling shows here without showering, brushing her hair, putting on makeup, or getting the gunk out of her eye. But that shirt, tho.

Never change, Mindy Kaling!

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SOS Gabriel Might Not Be In 'Emily In Paris' Season 5: "Not Fun Anymore"

Emily in Paris season 4 was the buzziest season yet, and for good reason. Emily's in Rome, Camille was never pregnant, and Gabriel's hair went from très hot to tragique. In addition to the viral response to Gabriel's new hair, season 4 left me pretty sad because after four years of waiting for Emily and Gabriel to get together, they almost immediately break up — and actor Lucas Bravo is just as confused as we are.

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“The ‘sexy chef’ was very much part of me in Season 1 and we grew apart season after season because of the choices he makes and because of the direction they make him take,” Lucas Bravo told IndieWire while promoting Mélanie Laurent’s Freedom. “As they made him kind of unaware of his surroundings, of the dynamic, always victimizing and always being completely lost in translation and oblivious to anything that is happening around him and being manipulated by everyone, it kind of became not fun for me to shoot or to see a character I love so much and brought me so much, being slowly turned into guacamole. I really grew apart from him.”

Honestly it makes me really sad that a character we all love so much is becoming unrecognizable. But at the same time, it makes me feel a little bit better, because we're not the only ones who feel like Gabriel has changed. And while Lucas has done what he can to bring those early-series aspects of Gabriel back, he says "there is only so much I can do in the limits of a script.”

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“I tried for seasons to bring nuances but we don’t have much liberty on set," he continues. “It makes me question if I want to be part of Season 5…because my contract ends at Season 4. I really want to see if Gabriel gets back to his fun, cheeky, playful, alive self. Because three seasons playing melancholic, sad, depressed, and lost is not fun anymore. It’s a comedy, everybody is having fun around me, everybody is jumping around, and I’m just slowly sinking into god knows what.”

Say what now?! If Lucas Bravo leaves Emily in Paris, I truly don't know what I'd do. Gabriel is my favorite character on the show! (Or at least, early Gabriel was.) Seeing him move from 30, flirty, and thriving to someone who's consistently in the middle of an existential crisis doesn't make sense within the world of the show. And even though Lucas thinks the show has a "lack of risk," he still loves everyone involved.

“I love the show. It started everything for me. I love the show and the people in it," he says. "With saying that, I feel like I am not being nice or grateful, but when you love something you want it to be…you want the best version of it. I’m not going to lie, I’ve been frustrated with the direction by character is taking. But we’ll see where it goes. The show is not over.”

Just like the show's iconic costumes are all about expression and fun, here's hoping Emily in Paris is able to bring some life back into our favorite chef. Because if not, it sounds like we could be nearing the end of the show's most popular would-they-won't-they relationship. Fix this Netflix, I beg you!

What do you think of Lucas Bravo's dilemma? Do you miss season 1 Gabriel? Let us know in the comments and check out the latest Emily in Paris season 5 news.

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See Paris Hilton & Nicole Richie Reunite In The 'Paris & Nicole: The Encore' Teaser Trailer

Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie created reality TV gold when The Simple Life debuted in 2003. Their antics were outlandish, but we couldn't help repeating their iconic phrases like "That's hot" or "Sanasa" during random moments in our own lives.

It's no secret the two didn't really act that way, but their 'characters' left a huge mark on a generation of millennials. "I knew what I was doing but the whole world didn’t, so it was kind of frustrating to me to be perceived in that way because it’s not who I am at all," Paris told People.

Even though she may have felt judged, it seems that Paris Hilton realizes how many people actually loved The Simple Life because she and Nicole Richie are teaming up to film a reunion special that'll debut on Peacock as we speak! Here's everything we know so far!

When did speculations about 'The Simple Life' reboot begin?

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Peacock first shared a video clip on Instagram that hinted something special involving Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie is coming in May. A nostalgic TV set with a black and white screen can be seen while our favorite duo's voices can be hearing saying, "Sanasa, Sanasa."

Peacock captioned the post, "New Era. Same Besties. Coming soon to Peacock," and fans could barely contain their excitement. Even celebs like Naomi Campbell and Katy Perry commented on these hot vibes.

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Then Paris Hilton took to her own Instagram to share more about what fans could expect. She said, "As some of you may know, we are doing a reunion special to celebrate 20 years of our show The Simple Life and it's been so much fun."

Actress Selma Blair shared how much she's looking forward to this by commenting that she's "living for this."

So are we!

What was 'The Simple Life' about?

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The Simple Life showed Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie as they basically traded their wealthy lifestyles for 'everyday' living. Cameras followed them from fast food jobs to dealing with getting out of sticky situations they'd supposedly never experienced. Needless to say, it was hilarious, iconic, and instant reality TV gold.

How long was 'The Simple Life' on air?

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The Simple Life was on air from 2003 to 2007 with five successful seasons. It seemed like it wasn't going to be hit at first, but it defied expectations. By how much you ask?

According to reporting from The Cut, somewhere around 13 million viewers tuned in to watch Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie's oddball take on daily life. That's a pretty huge deal if you ask us!

When will 'Paris & Nicole: The Encore' debut?

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Paris & Nicole: The Encore will premiere on Peacock December 12! The two were previously seen at a Sonic drive-thru yesterday so it can be assumed filming is underway (via People)!

Sporting partial Sonic uniforms, Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie added accent pieces that match their signature flairs. Paris wore a pair of reflective sunglasses, silver sequin heels, and added a pink flip phone to front of her blue apron. Nicole wore gold hoops and a pair of slingback pumps alongside her hotdog mascot costume. That's hot (dog).

How does Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie feel about reuniting for a reunion special?

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Paris Hilton has expressed how much she loves to be sharing the screen with Nicole Richie again. "I'm so excited to be doing this with Nicole on Peacock. Nicole has been my best friend since we're 2 years old, every memory that I have is with her," (via E! News).

Nicole also posted a few throwback moments from The Simple Life on her Instagram, but the most notable one is the video mashup of them singing "Sanasa, Sanasa" over and over. "20 years ago, not only did we become television stars… we became song writers. Happy Anniversary Sill @parishilton#TheSimpleLife#sannnasaaaaa" she wrote in the caption.

What have Paris and Nicole said about their reunion special?

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Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie sat down with W Magazine to let the world know the Paris & Nicole: The Encore show is on its way! Not only that, but fans can expect to see an Opera version of the show they fell in love with two decades ago. Paris said, "The idea of the opera was unexpected" while Nicole chimed in with, "What people need, even though they don't know it yet, is for 'Sanasa' to be an opera.'"

The two besties came up with the idea via a series of texts that started off as ideas between them. Nicole said everything "came up organically" for the two and we can only imagine the memories this brought up for them. OG influencer Paris even talked about how The Simple Life was an "important show in pop culture history" and we couldn't agree more!

Nicole truly wants people to enjoy themselves while watching Paris & Nicole: The Encore and "find the same joy" she had while filming it. According to Paris, she feels what they have is "magic" because "there's just so much history behind it."

It's not every day that you can get to have fun with your best friend while coming up with long-lasting memories that contribute to pop culture, but Paris and Nicole have always danced to the beat of their own drums. Now we'll get to see them in action again!

Watch The Trailer For 'Paris & Nicole: The Encore'

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These 15 Friendsgiving Recipes Are Easy, Affordable, and BFF-Approved

Friendsgiving season is coming folks! And if you have one on the books, but have no idea what to cook, we have you covered. From deliciously cheesy veggies to a healthy take on everyone's favorite spuds, we're rounding-up easy recipes to make that won't weigh heavy on your pocketbook. Take a look through to see the yummy ensembles you should be whipping up!

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Drop Biscuits

Because everyone needs a carb to soup all those juicy drippings on your plate. This 'The Final Table' winning recipe does the job.

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Smashed Brussel Sprouts

Not crazy about veggies? These greens will change your mind. Topped with cheese, chives, and a nice crisp topping, they're extra yummy (and keto-friendly!)

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Cacio e Pepe Chickpeas

Sure this one is a bit non-traditional, but your vegetarian friends will love it. Plus they make the perfect topping to nearly any dish (who needs croutons when you have these anyways?!).

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Roasted Broccoli

Puts some greens on your plate with this holy-grail recipe. Trust us: It's sooo easy!

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Instant Pot Butternut Squash Polenta

Dust off the ole' Instant Pot will this delectable fall polenta. Filled with butternut squash and lots of parmesan you (and your besties!) will quickly fall in *love*.

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Roasted Sweet Potato

Just when you thought you knew how to roast sweet potatoes, this recipe came along. And boy are we taking notes!

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Slow Cooker Mulled Wine

Be the friend that brings the booze. This autumn-themed mulled wine drink will warm everyone's spirits.

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Fall Quinoa Salad

If you're designated salad duty, take a twist on it by packing it full-on quinia, pomegranate, and a tangy dressing. Yum!

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Cheesy Pasta Bake

When the temperatures drop, your friends will be extra thankful for this soul-warming, cheesy pasta.

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Spinach + Mushroom Gnocchi Casserole

No time? No worries! This freezer-friendly pasta bake complete with pillowy gnocchi, creamy mushrooms and spinach is super easy to create ahead of time, without taking away from any day-of deliciousness.

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Cheddar, Jalapeno, and Chive Biscuits

Upgrade your biscuits with "addicting" flavors of cheddar, chives, and jalapeños. Pro tip: Double the batch to ensure you have more than one for everyone!

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Keto Cheese Ball

Your hostess will thank you extra for showing up with an app to tide guests over until the main meal is served. Packed with yummy baked potato fixings, it's got an extra "kick" to make it comparable to store bought options. Plus it's keto-friendly... you can't go wrong with that!

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Cheesy Keto Asparagus

Keep the keto ideas coming, am I right?! Make this popular Pinterest vegetable dish loaded with garlic and extra cheese. Yes please!

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Yogurt Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Pack a 'lil extra protein into your mashed spuds (with the bonus of making them extra creamy!). Who knew yogurt would soon become your go-to secret ingredient?

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Pumpkin Spice Toffee

And let's not forget about the sweets! Make a batch of this pumpkin spice-flavored treat as a great take-home option for overstuffed guests! (Just be sure to save some extra for yourself!)

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