Mindy Kaling stuns in sparkling black dress while promoting new comedy film Late Night in NYC

Mindy Kaling has been out in force promoting her new comedy-drama film Late Night, her first feature in which she plays a major starring role.

And on Thursday the 39-year-old star was spotted during a brief break in her promo blitz in New York City.

The Office star looked stunning when she stepped out of a car wearing a sparkling black dress ahead of her spot on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.

Media blitz: Mindy Kaling was spotted during a brief break in her promo push for the new comedy film Late Night in New York City on Thursday

Media blitz: Mindy Kaling was spotted during a brief break in her promo push for the new comedy film Late Night in New York City on Thursday

Flashing her trademark wide smile, Kaling waved to fans and photographers as she made her way to the sidewalk that was bustling with New Yorkers on the go.

The one-shoulder number, that came down past her knees, was equal parts elegant and stylish.

She matched it with a pair of black strapped heels and wore he dark raven tresses long and wavy at the ends with some added sheen.

Commanding attention: The actress walked with confidence in her sparking black one-shoulder dress
Hitting the mark: The actress, 39, owned the sparkling number as she made her way along the streets of Manhattan

Stunning: Kaling wore a one-shoulder black sparkling dress that was both elegant and stylish

Working it: Kaling was headed for an appearance of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert

Working it: Kaling was headed for an appearance of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert

Fun-loving: The 39-year-old star was all smiles when she greeted fans and photographers

Fun-loving: The 39-year-old star was all smiles when she greeted fans and photographers

Stun all night long like Mindy in a Rachel Gilbert dress

Mindy Kaling is channeling classic Hollywood glamour in this evening dress by Australian designer Rachel Gilbert.

With a one-shoulder silhouette, the dress hugs Mindy's curves, while the sequin embroidery adds a touch of old-school glamour, and the midi length means Mindy exudes elegance.

Mindy paired the look with simple black strappy heels, with hair expertly coiffed into her signature Veronica Lake-inspired waves.

Preened in anticipation of her appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Mindy's chat show style is a masterclass in perennial event-dressing.

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Written by Kaling, the 39-year-old plays budding comedy writer Molly Patel who gets her big break when late night talk show host Katherine Newbury  (Emma Thompson) decides to diversify her writing room, made up solely of white men. 

Being a lifelong fan, Molly is determined to prove she's not just a diversity hire, and that she's the one person who can turn her idol's career around. 

Katherine goes against everything she has staked her reputation on and urges Molly to make the show more contemporary, authentic and personal, a move that could make or break Molly’s career.  

Late Night hit theaters in the US June 7. 

Feature role: Kaling wrote the screenplay and stars alongside Emma Thompson in Late Night

Feature role: Kaling wrote the screenplay and stars alongside Emma Thompson in Late Night

Silver screen debut: Late Night hit theaters in the US June 7

Silver screen debut: Late Night hit theaters in the US June 7

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Mindy Kaling stuns in sparkling black dress while promoting new comedy film Late Night in NYC

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