Celebrity Mindy Kaling Shared the First Photo of Her 1-Year-Old Son on His Birthday "I had Spencer during Covid and it was a strange isolated time, but the instant I saw him I knew he would make everything better." By Isabel Jones Isabel Jones Instagram Twitter Isabel is an Oregon-born and Brooklyn-based writer and editor with a special interest in pop culture. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on September 7, 2021 @ 11:31AM Pin Share Tweet Email Mindy Kaling is famously cautious when it comes to sharing details about her children, but her son's birthday called for a fitting reveal. On Monday, the actress and creator posted an image of her youngest on Instagram — the first she's shared on social media. In the sweet photo, Spencer sits on the floor and reaches up toward a bouquet of balloons anchored by Elmo and Mickey Mouse. "Friday was my son Spencer's first birthday," Kaling began her caption. "My daughter Kit is pretty cautious with new people. Not this guy. If you happen to make eye contact with Spencer, he lights up like you are old war buddies and he makes a beeline to you. I had Spencer during Covid and it was a strange isolated time, but the instant I saw him I knew he would make everything better. And he did! Happy birthday, Spike!" Mindy Kaling and B.J. Novak Are Starting the Sweetest Holiday Tradition This Year Kaling welcomed her eldest, Katherine, in late 2017. She shares photos of the tot somewhat regularly but is careful never to show her face.