Mindy Kaling Posts Body-Positive Bikini Pics, Other Women Reply By Sharing Theirs

In a video accompanying the photos, Kaling explained where her love for wearing bikinis with a carefree attitude began.

“What I was struck about Hawaii is that everybody wears bikinis. It does not matter what your body type is, you rock a bikini because you’re in Hawaii,” she said. “And there’s so much body positivity there that I ― who was always really shy about my body ― would wear bikinis.”

With swimsuit season in full swing, the message hit home for many women who might still harbor feelings of fear and insecurity when stepping out in a two-piece.

The post has since attracted over 10,000 positive and empowering comments, with the likes of Kim Kardashian, Yara Shahidi, and fashion designer Tory Burch jumping on board and supporting Kaling’s stance. People were also inspired to upload their own swimsuit pics in response!