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 and Daughter Krishna, 14, Pose in Rare Photo with Dad Adam Dell at Middle School Graduation
Padma Lakshmi Was Adamant About Not Photoshopping Her Stretch Marks and Scar in New Lingerie Ads (Exclusive)
Inside Padma Lakshmi's Sexy Lingerie Line and Photo Shoot: 'I Feel More Confident Today Than in My 20s' (Exclusive)
Padma Lakshmi Shares Her Approach to Health: 'I Try to Be Kind to My Body'
All About Padma Lakshmi's Daughter Krishna Lakshmi
Padma Lakshmi on Being a Mom to Teen Daughter Krishna: 'I'm Strict About Some Things!' (Exclusive)
See All the Stars Arriving at the 2024 Gold Gala in Los Angeles
Padma Lakshmi Spotted Holding Hands with Former Boyfriend Terrance Hayes in N.Y.C.
Padma Lakshmi Recalls ‘Slut Shaming’ While Her Daughter’s Paternity Was Being Questioned in 2010
Padma Lakshmi Went by a Less ‘Exotic’ Name in High School, Says It ‘Must Have Broken’ Her Mom’s Heart
Padma Lakshmi's Daughter Tells Her It's 'Cringe' When She Uses Slang: 'Sounds Odd Coming Out of Your Mouth'
Padma Lakshmi’s Daughter Krishna Has a Total Teen Moment While in the Kitchen with Her Mom — Watch
Padma Lakshmi Shares Sweet Throwback Photos with Daughter Krishna as She Celebrates Her 14th Birthday
Padma Lakshmi's Daughter Krishna, 13, Goes Glam for Rare Appearance with Mom at Emmy Awards 2023
Padma Lakshmi Takes Fans Behind the Scenes of Her Emmy Awards Prep
Padma Lakshmi and Black-ish Creator Kenya Barris Are 'Getting to Know Each Other': Source
How Stars Celebrated Diwali 2023: Photos
Chloe Bailey, Padma Lakshmi and More Celebs Dress Up for Bette Midler's Halloween Party — See the Photos!
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!
Emmys 2023: Padma Lakshmi Nominated for Hosting Her Last 'Top Chef' Season
'Top Chef' Announces Kristen Kish as New Host After Padma Lakshmi’s Exit
Tom Colicchio on 'Top Chef' After Padma Lakshmi’s Exit: ‘I Have Some Ideas'
Padma Lakshmi Says Leaving ‘Top Chef’ Is ‘Very Bittersweet’: ‘We All Grew up Together on the Show’ (Exclusive)
Padma Lakshmi Details Her ‘Post “Top Chef” Workout’ and Diet (Exclusive)
Padma Lakshmi Says She ‘Didn’t Lose Any Weight’ Before Posing in Bikinis for Her ‘SI Swimsuit’ Debut (Exclusive)
Padma Lakshmi Dances with ‘Top Chef’ Colleagues as She Says Goodbye to the Show
‘Top Chef’ Crowns a Winner in First World All-Stars Finale: ‘A Monumental Finish’ (Exclusive)
Padma Lakshmi Announces She’s Leaving ‘Top Chef’ After 17 Years: 'Time to Move On'
Padma Lakshmi Reveals the Advice She'd Give Her Younger Model Self: 'Find Inner Strength' (Exclusive)
Meet the 'Top Chef' Contestant Who Learned English Just 4 Months Before Filming Season 20 (Exclusive)
Celebrity Foodies: See What the Stars Are Snacking on Today
Padma Lakshmi Wears a Gold Sequin Bikini for 'SI Swimsuit' : 'I Have Never Felt Better'
Padma Lakshmi on Ozempic and Wegovy Weight Loss Trend: 'We Have to Look Deeper at the Reasons Why' (Exclusive)
Padma Lakshmi Takes Daughter Krishna, 13, on Spring Break Trip to Paris — See All the Photos!
The Sweetest Stories About Celebrities Supporting Other Stars
Padma Lakshmi Weighs in on Kourtney Kardashian's 'Bath Picnic' Debate with Her Own Tub Photo
Padma Lakshmi Shares a Turkey Shepherd's Pie Recipe That's 'Even Better the Next Day'
Padma Lakshmi's Daughter Krishna, 13, Looks All Grown Up as She Attends N.Y.C. Ball with Mom
Padma Lakshmi Reveals How Devastating Car Crash Forced Her Mom to Have Abortion
18 Celebrities Who Are Spreading the Word About the Pain of Endometriosis
Padma Lakshmi Gives a First Look at Season 2 of Her Travel Show 'Taste the Nation'
'Top Chef' Heats Up the Competition with All Stars from Around the World — See the Trailer
Padma Lakshmi Claps Back After Being Accused of Making Her Daughter 'Uncomfortable' with Her Breasts
See How the Stars Are Celebrating Diwali in 2022, Including Mindy Kaling, Padma Lakshmi and Kal Penn
Katie Lee Biegel Admits Hosting 'Top Chef' Didn't 'Feel Right' After Being Replaced by Padma Lakshmi
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 Beautiful Bikini Photo: 'This Is 52'
Padma Lakshmi's Daughter, Krishna, 12, Hilariously Roasts Her in Cooking Video: 'Nobody Cares'
Padma Lakshmi Models Stylish Looks for 'Top Chef' London in Fashion-Filled Behind-the-Scenes Video
Padma Lakshmi Says She's 'Relieved' Ex-Husband Salman Rushdie Is 'Pulling Through' After Stabbing
'Top Chef' Heads to London for Season 20 with a Cast of All-Star Chefs from Around the World
Padma Lakshmi Praises Daughter Krishna for 'Big Year' of Milestones Since Turning 13
Padma Lakshmi Shares Her Favorite Childhood Treat: 'Gimmie All the Spicy Salty Stuff'
Padma Lakshmi Won 3 Critics Choice Real TV Awards — and Brought Her Mom to the Show
'Top Chef' 's Final Four Head to Tucson for Last Two Episodes: 'This Will Knock Your Socks Off'
15 Celebrities Who Marched for Abortion Rights This Weekend, Plus Other Must-See Protest Pics
Hillary Clinton, Padma Lakshmi Slam Texas Governor's Statement on Baby Formula Shortage and Migrant Children
Padma Lakshmi Says 'Top Chef' Jackson Kalb's Loss of Taste 'Didn't Factor Much' for the Judges
Padma Lakshmi Picks Mother's Day Gifts for Luxe Living In and Out of the Kitchen
Padma Lakshmi Gives a Tour of the 'Top Chef' Kitchen Including the Contestants' Personal 'Juicy Bins'
Padma Lakshmi and Daughter Krishna Have Fun on a Rope Swing While Vacationing in Hawaii