Los Angeles, Feb. 19 -- Actress, producer, and writer Mindy Kaling was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, surrounded by her peers and close friends, including ex-boyfriend BJ Novak.

During her acceptance speech, Kaling gushed about Novak, saying, "He's such an important and integral part of my family... Sometimes I forget that the reason that I know him is because we worked together professionally."

Kaling, 45, and Novak, also 45, met in 2004 on the set of 'The Office' and dated on and off until 2007.

Despite their past romantic relationship, the two have maintained a close and amicable relationship, with Novak even serving as the "godparent" to Kaling's three children.

Novak spoke at Kaling's induction ceremony, prai...