LOS ANGELES, Dec 10: Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria and multi-talented artist Mindy Kaling have earned spots on The Hollywood Reporter’s '2023 Women in Entertainment Power 100' list for their significant contributions to the industry. The list celebrates women executives, performers, and powerhouses who have excelled in the ever-evolving cultural landscape.

Bajaria, who assumed the role of Chief Content Officer at Netflix in January 2023, has played a pivotal role in steering the streaming giant's TV and film output. Managing a substantial $17 billion annual content budget, she has overseen global teams, bringing hits like 'Bridgerton,' 'The Queen’s Gambit,' 'Lupin,' and 'Cobra Kai' to Netflix's 238 million members. Notably, her efforts secured Netflix's most-watched English-language original, 'Wednesday,' contributing to the platform's multiple Emmy nominations.

Recently ranked 67th on Forbes' list of the 100 Most Powerful Women in the World, Bajaria, born in London and raised in Britain and Zambia, had earlier made history as the first woman of color to lead a studio during her tenure as president of Universal Television.

Mindy Kaling, renowned for her diverse roles in writing, performing, and producing, started her career as an intern on "Late Night with Conan O’Brien." She gained prominence as a writer and performer on 'The Office' before creating and starring in her own show, 'The Mindy Project.' Currently involved in 'Secret Lives of College Girls' and partnered with Amazon MGM Studios for Mindy’s Book Studio book club titles, Kaling remains a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

Acknowledged for her versatility, Kaling lent her voice to Velma in Max’s animated Scooby-Doo series and continues to appear on 'The Morning Show.' President Joe Biden honored her earlier this year with the prestigious National Medal of Arts, recognizing her significant contributions to the arts.