Though Hudson never fully went away, her acting work slowed. But in recent years, Hudson has been popping up more frequently, suggesting she is perhaps ready for a full-time return. Exhibit A: her headlining role in a glossy new Netflix series,

Mindy Kaling's new comedy series has all the ingredients for a successful comedy series if you stick around long enough.

Mindy Kaling co-created the Lakers-inspired series about a reformed party girl who unexpectedly becomes the president of the juggernaut sports franchise owned by her family.