Mindy Kaling Worries Daughter, 7, 'Might Not Buy' B.J. Novak's Annual Santa Surprise: 'He's a Good Actor, but ... '

B.J. Novak and Mindy Kaling in Los Angeles on July 25, 2022.Photo:Gilbert Flores/Variety/Getty Gilbert Flores/Variety/Getty Mindy Kalingis striving to keep the Christmas magic alive for her kids, even if one of them might be getting a little suspicious aboutB.J. Novak’s annual jolly disguise.While promoting season 3 of her showThe Sex Lives of College GirlsonGood Morning AmericaWednesday, Dec. 4, Kaling reflected on how her longtime friend and formerThe Officecostar “dresses up as Santa” every year for her three children: daughterKatherine “Kit” Swati, who turns 7 this month, sonSpencer Avu, 4, and daughterAnne, 9 months.

Mira Sorvino Reveals Which of Her Late Dad Paul Sorvino's Movies Her Family Loves to Watch Together (Exclusive)

From left: Paul anad Mira Sorvino.Photo: Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic WhilePaul Sorvino’s filmography is robust and varied, there’s one holiday classic that holds a special place in the hearts of his children and grandchildren. In a recent interview with PEOPLE, the late actor’s daughter,Mira Sorvino, reveals the Paul film she and herfour childrenwith husbandChristopher Backusalways gravitate to around the holidays. In fact, the children’s affinity for the film led to theDaft Stateactress ultimately taking on the role of Mrs.

Mira Sorvino SaysRomy and MicheleSequel Is 'So Close to Being Greenlit' — and Main Cast Is 'All in' on Script (Exclusive)

Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino inRomy and Michele’s High School Reunion(1997).Photo:AJ Pics/Alamy AJ Pics/Alamy Mira Sorvinois givingRomy and Michelefans some positive news about the forthcoming sequel. In a chat with PEOPLE alongside husbandChristopher Backussurrounding their new movieDaft State, the actress and producer says a follow-up to 1997’sRomy and Michele’s High School Reunionis “so close to being greenlit,” and that a director has even been hired. “They’ve done his deal, they’ve doneLisa [Kudrow]and my deals as executive producers,” says Sorvino, 57.

Mira Sorvino’s Son Just Saw Her Late Dad Paul’sGoodfellasfor First Time: ‘Can’t Believe That’s My Grandpa’ (Exclusive)

Araya Doheny/Getty; Warner Bros/Kobal/Shutterstock Mira Sorvino’sson is finally getting to experience one of her father’s iconic performances. While discussing their latest film project,Daft State, exclusively with PEOPLE, Sorvino, 57, and her husband, actorChristopher Backus, revealed that their son recently watchedPaul Sorvino’sGoodfellasfor the first time ever. “He’s playing baseball at Michigan, so he’s adult enough to watchGoodfellasnow,” Backus, 43, said of their18-year-old son, Johnny. “One of the teammates was going to watch it,” theMindhunteractor continued, “so he went over and watched it with him.

Miranda Lambert Accepts Country Icon Award at 2024 People's Choice Country Awards: It Took 'Tears, Beers and Tito's'

Miranda Lambert performs at the People’s Choice Country Awards in Nashville on Sept. 26, 2024.Photo:Mickey Bernal/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Mickey Bernal/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Miranda Lambertreceived the country icon award at the2024 People’s Choice Country Awards. “It’s so weird for me to stand up here and hold an icon award. I mean, to me, an icon is who I grew up listening to. My daddy would play Jerry Jeff Walker, Merle Haggard, Guy Clark, John Prine.