Mindy Kaling Celebrates Daughter Anne's 1st Birthday by Sharing Rare Photos & Videos

Time really does fly—somehow, it’s already been a whole year since Mindy Kaling welcomed her third child, Anne. To mark the special milestone, Kaling took to Instagram to share a rare glimpse into Anne’s first year. And let’s just say, this ten-photo carousel was a total treat.

The post kicked off with an adorable shot of a lion-themed birthday cake, complete with "Happy Birthday Anne" written on the plate. But the real gems? The sweet snapshots of Anne throughout the year. Kaling included heartwarming moments of her daughter snuggled in her lap at the beach, hanging out on the floor of her closet, spending time with family and even getting a big hug from none other than Elmo.

"A year with our favorite banana, Anne Kaling," The Office alum captioned the post. "I love you so much, Annie girl."

She added, "Here’s some greatest hits from this major year in the life of the youngest Kaling kid."

Anne’s arrival was a surprise to many, as Kaling kept her pregnancy completely under wraps, only revealing she had welcomed her third child months later. When she did share the news, it was with a sweet photo of her older children, Katherine (“Kit”), 6, and Spencer, 4, cuddling their newborn sister on a blanket, along with a snapshot of her baby bump.