Padma Lakshmi

Padma Parvati Lakshmi (pronounced (born September 1, 1970) is an Indian American cookbook author, actress, model and television host. Her debut cookbook Easy Exotic won her the “Best First Book” award at the 1999 Gourmand World Cookbook Awards.Read Full Story

Pretty pair! Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi and her 3-year-old daughter Krishna stepped out in New York City on Sunday (May 5). Both sporting dresses and jackets, the mother-daughter duo were seen walking hand-in-hand as they strolled through Manhattan. The single mom is set to start filming season 11 of Top Chef later this month. Padma recently admitted that filming the culinary competition leads to constant weight struggles. “I gain 10 or 15 pounds every season, and what it takes me six weeks...Read Full Story

Molly Sims, Ali Fedotowsky and Padma Lakshmi share what they love about their favorite small businesses | people.comRead Full Story

by&#thirteen Natalie Finn &#thirteen Thu., Mar. 14, 2013 5:35 PM PDT &#thirteen Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Photos Padma Lakshmi is on her possess for now. “Pls stop the lies. I’m NOT dating anyone or vacationing with or ‘cozy’ with any person. Susan S was my only day to Blossom Ball. #singleandfree,” the Top Chef host tweeted yesterday in reaction to rumors that she and hotelier Vikram Chatwal have been, effectively, acquiring cozy. The pair have been noticed sitting down courtside...Read Full Story

Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi was seen with her daughter Krishna, nearly 3, in New York City on Thursday (January 17). The celebrity chef, 42, took her daughter for a ride on her tricycle in the streets of Manhattan. Sporting a bindi on her forehead, the pretty preschooler decided she’d rather walk after a few blocks. The single mom was left carrying the three-wheeler under her right arm as she walked hand-in-hand with her smiley girl. It looks like Krishna’s hair has grown back. The last time...Read Full Story