Padma Lakshmi

Padma Lakshmi is an Indian TV host, author, producer, model and activist. She rose to fame in 2006 as the host of Bravo's Top Chef, which has earned her 12 Emmy nominations. Lakshmi also hosted and produced Hulu's Taste the Nation in 2020. She is the author of several books, including 2007's Tangy Tart Hot and Sweet and 2016's Love, Loss and What We Ate. Lakshmi is an American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) ambassador for women's and immigrants' rights.
Padma Lakshmi for this year's Pirelli Calendar
Padma Lakshmi Says She's 'Fully in Command' of Her Body as She Makes Daring Pirelli Calendar Debut (Exclusive)
Padma Lakshmi Pirelli Calendar Shoot
Padma Lakshmi Goes Nearly Nude for Glamorous Pirelli Calendar Shoot: 'Major Bucket List Item'
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Padma Lakshmi and Daughter Krishna, 14, Pose in Rare Photo with Dad Adam Dell at Middle School Graduation
Padma Lakshmi Lingerie Line; Courtesy Bare Necessities
Padma Lakshmi Was Adamant About Not Photoshopping Her Stretch Marks and Scar in New Lingerie Ads (Exclusive)
Padma Lakshmi Lingerie Line; Courtesy Bare Necessities
Inside Padma Lakshmi's Sexy Lingerie Line and Photo Shoot: 'I Feel More Confident Today Than in My 20s' (Exclusive)
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Padma Lakshmi Shares Her Approach to Health: 'I Try to Be Kind to My Body'
Krishna Thea Lakshmi-Dell and Padma Lakshmi at the Blossom Ball Endometriosis Foundation of America held at Cipriani 42nd Street on March 20, 2023 in New York City.
All About Padma Lakshmi's Daughter Krishna Lakshmi
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Padma Lakshmi on Being a Mom to Teen Daughter Krishna: 'I'm Strict About Some Things!' (Exclusive)
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See All the Stars Arriving at the 2024 Gold Gala in Los Angeles
Padma Lakshmi Sparks Rumors She Is Back Together With Boyfriend Terrance Hayes
Padma Lakshmi Spotted Holding Hands with Former Boyfriend Terrance Hayes in N.Y.C.
Padma Lakshmi attends the red carpet for "Priscilla" during the 61st New York Film Festival
Padma Lakshmi Recalls ‘Slut Shaming’ While Her Daughter’s Paternity Was Being Questioned in 2010
Padma Lakshmi at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Peacock Theater on January 15, 2024
Padma Lakshmi Went by a Less ‘Exotic’ Name in High School, Says It ‘Must Have Broken’ Her Mom’s Heart
Krishna Thea Lakshmi-Dell and Padma Lakshmi at the Blossom Ball Endometriosis Foundation of America held at Cipriani 42nd Street on March 20, 2023 in New York City.
Padma Lakshmi's Daughter Tells Her It's 'Cringe' When She Uses Slang: 'Sounds Odd Coming Out of Your Mouth'
Indian-US writer Padma Lakshmi (R) arrives for the 75th Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles on January 15, 2024.
Padma Lakshmi’s Daughter Krishna Has a Total Teen Moment While in the Kitchen with Her Mom — Watch
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Padma Lakshmi Shares Sweet Throwback Photos with Daughter Krishna as She Celebrates Her 14th Birthday
Indian-US writer Padma Lakshmi (R) arrives for the 75th Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles on January 15, 2024.
Padma Lakshmi's Daughter Krishna, 13, Goes Glam for Rare Appearance with Mom at Emmy Awards 2023
Padma Lakshmi attends the red carpet for "Priscilla" during the 61st New York Film Festival
Padma Lakshmi Takes Fans Behind the Scenes of Her Emmy Awards Prep
Kenya Barris and Padma Lakshmi hold hands.
Padma Lakshmi and Black-ish Creator Kenya Barris Are 'Getting to Know Each Other': Source
Stars Celebrating Diwali, Lilly Singh’s Diwali Celebration in Los Angeles
How Stars Celebrated Diwali 2023: Photos
Chloe Bailey, Padma Lakshmi, Dylan Mulvane
Chloe Bailey, Padma Lakshmi and More Celebs Dress Up for Bette Midler's Halloween Party — See the Photos!
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Padma Lakshmi's Daughter Krishna Takes Over in the Kitchen to Cook a 'Chaotic' Dinner
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Padma Lakshmi Rocks Chic Look in N.Y.C. for 'Watch What Happens Live' Appearance – See Photo!
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Emmys 2023: Padma Lakshmi Nominated for Hosting Her Last 'Top Chef' Season
Top Chef Announces Announces New Host Is Former Winner Kristen Kish
'Top Chef' Announces Kristen Kish as New Host After Padma Lakshmi’s Exit
Padma Lakshmi, Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmon, TOP CHEF
Tom Colicchio on 'Top Chef' After Padma Lakshmi’s Exit: ‘I Have Some Ideas'
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Padma Lakshmi Says Leaving ‘Top Chef’ Is ‘Very Bittersweet’: ‘We All Grew up Together on the Show’ (Exclusive)
TOP CHEF -- "Holiday Vacation" Episode 2005 -- Pictured: (l-r) Adam Handling, Padma Lakshmi
Padma Lakshmi Details Her ‘Post “Top Chef” Workout’ and Diet (Exclusive)
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Padma Lakshmi Says She ‘Didn’t Lose Any Weight’ Before Posing in Bikinis for Her ‘SI Swimsuit’ Debut (Exclusive)
Padma Lakshmi attends the Full BloomThe 2023 Moth Ball Honoring Hasan Minha
Padma Lakshmi Dances with ‘Top Chef’ Colleagues as She Says Goodbye to the Show
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‘Top Chef’ Crowns a Winner in First World All-Stars Finale: ‘A Monumental Finish’ (Exclusive)
Padma Lakshmi attends the Full BloomThe 2023 Moth Ball Honoring Hasan Minha
Padma Lakshmi Announces She’s Leaving ‘Top Chef’ After 17 Years: 'Time to Move On'
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 18: Padma Lakshmi attends the 2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue release party at Hard Rock Hotel New York on May 18, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit)
Padma Lakshmi Reveals the Advice She'd Give Her Younger Model Self: 'Find Inner Strength' (Exclusive)
TOP CHEF -- "Holiday Vacation" Episode 2005 -- Pictured: Victoire Gouloubi -- (Photo by: David Moir/Bravo)
Meet the 'Top Chef' Contestant Who Learned English Just 4 Months Before Filming Season 20 (Exclusive)
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Celebrity Foodies: See What the Stars Are Snacking on Today
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Padma Lakshmi Wears a Gold Sequin Bikini for 'SI Swimsuit' : 'I Have Never Felt Better'
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Padma Lakshmi on Ozempic and Wegovy Weight Loss Trend: 'We Have to Look Deeper at the Reasons Why' (Exclusive)
Marc Fucarile Returns to Boston Marathon 10 Years After Being Injured in Bombing
Padma Lakshmi Takes Daughter Krishna, 13, on Spring Break Trip to Paris — See All the Photos!
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The Sweetest Stories About Celebrities Supporting Other Stars
Padma Lakshmi Weighs in on Kourtney Kardashian's Food-Filled Bathroom
Padma Lakshmi Weighs in on Kourtney Kardashian's 'Bath Picnic' Debate with Her Own Tub Photo
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Padma Lakshmi Shares a Turkey Shepherd's Pie Recipe That's 'Even Better the Next Day'
Krishna Thea Lakshmi-Dell and Padma Lakshmi at the Blossom Ball Endometriosis Foundation of America held at Cipriani 42nd Street on March 20, 2023 in New York City.
Padma Lakshmi's Daughter Krishna, 13, Looks All Grown Up as She Attends N.Y.C. Ball with Mom
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Padma Lakshmi Reveals How Devastating Car Crash Forced Her Mom to Have Abortion
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18 Celebrities Who Are Spreading the Word About the Pain of Endometriosis
Taste The Nation -- “On the Tip of my Kreung” - Episode 208 -- In the symbolic heart of America’s industrial past, Padma travels to Lowell, Massachusetts and sees how Cambodian immigrants (and their cooking) have become the backbone of this New England town. Padma Lakshmi, shown.
Padma Lakshmi Gives a First Look at Season 2 of Her Travel Show 'Taste the Nation'
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'Top Chef' Heats Up the Competition with All Stars from Around the World — See the Trailer
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Padma Lakshmi Claps Back After Being Accused of Making Her Daughter 'Uncomfortable' with Her Breasts
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See How the Stars Are Celebrating Diwali in 2022, Including Mindy Kaling, Padma Lakshmi and Kal Penn
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Katie Lee Biegel Admits Hosting 'Top Chef' Didn't 'Feel Right' After Being Replaced by Padma Lakshmi
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Flashback! See 12 of This Year's Emmy Nominees Who Were Also Up for Awards 10 Years Ago
Padma Lakshmi Celebrates Her Birthday with a Throwback Bikini Pic: 'This Is 52'
Padma Lakshmi Celebrates Her Birthday with a Beautiful Bikini Photo: 'This Is 52'
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Padma Lakshmi's Daughter, Krishna, 12, Hilariously Roasts Her in Cooking Video: 'Nobody Cares'
https://www.instagram.com/p/ChYJy3ZjrVa/ padmalakshmi Verified Trying on looks for @bravotopchef season 20 in London!!! 🔥🤌🏾 Which look is your favorite? Also, if you’re an Academy member, pls remember to vote for Top Chef as we are nominated for 6 Emmys!! And one of them is for me for Best Host(!!) So pls don’t forget to vote!! #behindthescenes #fashion Edited · 20h
Padma Lakshmi Models Stylish Looks for 'Top Chef' London in Fashion-Filled Behind-the-Scenes Video
Salman Rushdie and Padma Lakshmi-Rushdie during Olympus Fashion Week Fall 2005 - Diane Von Furstenberg - Backstage and Front Row at 389 West 12th Str in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Djamilla Rosa Cochran/WireImage)
Padma Lakshmi Says She's 'Relieved' Ex-Husband Salman Rushdie Is 'Pulling Through' After Stabbing
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'Top Chef' Heads to London for Season 20 with a Cast of All-Star Chefs from Around the World
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Padma Lakshmi Praises Daughter Krishna for 'Big Year' of Milestones Since Turning 13
Padma Lakshmi on TOP CHEF "Texas Trailblaze-Hers" Episode 1906
Padma Lakshmi Shares Her Favorite Childhood Treat: 'Gimmie All the Spicy Salty Stuff'
Padma Lakshmi, winner of the Best Competition Series award for 'Top Chef,' Best Culinary Show award for 'Top Chef,' and Best Show Host for 'Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi' and 'Top Chef,' poses during the Fourth Annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on June 12, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
Padma Lakshmi Won 3 Critics Choice Real TV Awards — and Brought Her Mom to the Show
TOP CHEF -- "Cactus Makes Perfect" Episode 1913
'Top Chef' 's Final Four Head to Tucson for Last Two Episodes: 'This Will Knock Your Socks Off'
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15 Celebrities Who Marched for Abortion Rights This Weekend, Plus Other Must-See Protest Pics
Padma Lakshmi, Greg Abbott, Hilary Clinton
Hillary Clinton, Padma Lakshmi Slam Texas Governor's Statement on Baby Formula Shortage and Migrant Children
Padma Lakshmi on TOP CHEF "Texas Trailblaze-Hers" Episode 1906
Padma Lakshmi Says 'Top Chef' Jackson Kalb's Loss of Taste 'Didn't Factor Much' for the Judges
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Padma Lakshmi Picks Mother's Day Gifts for Luxe Living In and Out of the Kitchen
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Padma Lakshmi Gives a Tour of the 'Top Chef' Kitchen Including the Contestants' Personal 'Juicy Bins'
Padma Lakshmi and daughter Krishna have fun on rope swing while vacationing in Hawaii
Padma Lakshmi and Daughter Krishna Have Fun on a Rope Swing While Vacationing in Hawaii
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Padma Lakshmi Marks End of Pomegranate Season with Her 'Most Favorite Snack' in ASMR Video
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Something's Cooking! See the Most Adorable Photos of Celebrity Chefs and Their Kids in the Kitchen
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'Top Chef' Houston: Meet the Chefs Competing on the New Season of Bravo's Food Series