Entertainment TV Mindy Kaling Says She Was 'Too Intimidated' to Talk to Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade at Oscars Party Mindy Kaling had a hilariously relatable reason as to why she was "too intimidated" to approach Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade at a 2022 Oscars party By Dory Jackson Dory Jackson Instagram Twitter Website Dory Jackson is an Associate Editor for PEOPLE's digital TV team. While at the brand, she's had the opportunity to interview a long list of celebrities, from Kate Hudson to Pierce Brosnan to Billy Porter. She also recaps popular TV shows like The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Vanderpump Rules.The New York-based Maryland native graduated from Randolph-Macon College in May 2016 with a focus in Communication Studies and Journalism. She came to PEOPLE in March 2021 after working at a number of major news companies, including Newsweek and Us Weekly. She also previously co-hosted a podcast called "Idol Nation." People Editorial Guidelines Published on March 29, 2022 01:03 PM Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Mindy Kaling is all of us admiring Hollywood power couple Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade from afar. Union, 49, and Wade, 40, stepped out on Sunday after the 94th annual Academy Awards to attend Vanity Fair's Oscars Afterparty at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills. Arriving in style, Union wore a brown bead-embroidered dress by Valentino. Wade, for his part dressed in a light green Gucci tuxedo. And Kaling, 42, couldn't help but take notice of the glamorous pair. She commented beneath a carousel of photos the couple posted from the evening before the prestigious event, confessing that she was too nervous to approach the couple at the party. "I saw you both at the party last night and was like, too intimidated to say hi," the Mindy Project alum wrote, "bc you both looked so good." In the photos shared by Union, the actress is seen wearing an all-black ensemble from Alexandre Vauthier, while Wade dressed in a teal DZOJCHEN suit with matching shoes from his brand, WAY OF WADE by Dwyane Wade. Oscar Nominees and Red Carpet Winners Stopped by the PEOPLE & EW Portrait Studio: See the Photos! "Mom & Dad. The Night Before 🖤🖤," the couple captioned their post. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. As for Kaling's own Vanity Fair afterparty look, she wore a custom yellow Dolce Gabbana silk cady drape gown. She accessorized with jewels from Martin Katz. Kaling also caught up with her former Office costar and close friend B.J. Novak at the star-studded event. Together, the pair stopped by Vanity Fair's photo activation studio to pose for pics. "I have a lot of questions," Kaling captioned the post, referencing her Office character Kelly's iconic line. "Number one, how dare you?" During Sunday's Oscars ceremony, CODA walked away with the best picture award. Dune, meanwhile, earned the most awards with six total trophies.