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Padma Lakshmi: Photos Of The ‘Top Chef’ Hostess & Cookbook Author

By:
Paige Kindlick
January 24, 2022 7:35PM EST

Good taste! Check out photos of the fabulous, fashionable food expert and host of ‘Top Chef’ Padma Lakshmi.

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Padma Lakshmi — Pics Of The ‘Top Chef’ Hostess & Cookbook Author

Padma Lakshmi — Pics Of The ‘Top Chef’ Hostess & Cookbook Author
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Good taste! Padma Lakshmi knows the recipe to success. The ‘Top Chef’ host’s impressive resume includes author, actress, model, television host, and executive producer. Since assuming the role as host of the US cooking competition program in 2006, everyone has taken notice of the star.

Her debut cookbook Easy Exotic won her the “Best First Book” award at the 1999 Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. She even received an Emmy nomination in 2009 for Outstanding Reality Host. Beyond that, her dedicated fans can’t seem to get enough of her drop-dead-gorgeous Instagram posts. The stunner has amassed more than 500k followers on her bustling social media page, which holds no shortage of gorgeous snapshots or delicious recipes.

Here, Padma Lakshmi attends the ‘How I Get It Done’ event hosted by The Cut, in Brooklyn, New York, on March 4, 2019.

Want more Padma? Click through the gallery to see a series of her best photos to date!

October 17, 2019, 1:14PM
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Padma Lakshmi and her daughter at the 2023 Blossom Ball

Padma Lakshmi and her daughter at the 2023 Blossom Ball
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Padma Lakshmi brings her daughter Krishna to the Endometriosis Foundation of America’s 11th Annual Blossom Ball in NYC on March 20. Padma and Krishna both wore gorgeous black gowns to the event.

March 21, 2023, 8:35AM
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Padma Lakshmi spotted with her daughter Krishna on a mother-daughter date

Padma Lakshmi spotted with her daughter Krishna on a mother-daughter date
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Padma Lakshmi spotted with her daughter Krishna on a walk in New York City. They both wore casual outfits. 

March 19, 2023, 2:59PM
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Padma Lakshmi & Daughter Krishna In NYC

Padma Lakshmi & Daughter Krishna In NYC
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Padma Lakshmi and her daughter Krishna held hands as they went out for a walk in New York. The pair were getting some shopping done and taking their dog out for a walk.

June 6, 2022, 8:42AM
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Padma Lakshmi & Daughter At The 2019 Emmys

Padma Lakshmi & Daughter At The 2019 Emmys
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Padma Lakshmi smiles while holding hands with daughter Krishna at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards on Sep. 22, 2019. The ‘Top Chef’ hostess was radiant in a light blue frock.

January 24, 2022, 9:35AM
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Terrance Hayes & Padma Laksmi

Terrance Hayes & Padma Laksmi
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Padma Lakshmi enjoys a date with poet Terrance Hayes in June 2021. The couple would only date for a few months.

June 17, 2021, 8:46AM
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Padma Lakshmi At The Glamour Women of the Year Awards

Padma Lakshmi At The Glamour Women of the Year Awards
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Padma Lakshmi attends the Glamour Women of the Year Awards at Spring Studios, in New York City, on Nov. 12, 2018. She looked amazing in a black dress.

April 26, 2019, 11:18AM
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Padma Lakshmi On The ‘Today’ TV Show

Padma Lakshmi On The ‘Today’ TV Show
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Padma Lakshmi hosts a segment on the ‘Today’ TV show, in New York, on Dec. 6, 2018. She was stylish in a red and black striped top.

April 26, 2019, 11:18AM
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Padma Lakshmi At The 30th Annual Producers Guild Awards

Padma Lakshmi At The 30th Annual Producers Guild Awards
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Padma Lakshmi smiles onstage at the 30th Annual Producers Guild Awards, at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, on Jan. 19, 2019. She oozed pure elegance in a black strapless gown with a statement necklace and smokey eyes. 

April 26, 2019, 11:18AM
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Padma Lakshmi Walks The Heart Truth Go Red for Women Red Dress Show In 2019

Padma Lakshmi Walks The Heart Truth Go Red for Women Red Dress Show In 2019
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Padma Lakshmi hits the catwalk at the 115th Annual Heart Truth Go Red for Women Red Dress Collection 2019 in New York on Feb. 7, 2019. Padma rocked the runway in her bold, red dress.

April 26, 2019, 11:18AM
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Padma Lakshmi Before The 2019 Heart Truth Go Red for Women Red Dress Show

Padma Lakshmi Before The 2019 Heart Truth Go Red for Women Red Dress Show
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Padma Lakshmi glows during opening night at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, in New York City, on April 10, 2019. The ‘Top Chef’ host sported a floral print for the occasion, where she later strutted down the catwalk.

April 26, 2019, 11:18AM
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Padma Lakshmi At The Beach

Padma Lakshmi At The Beach
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Padma Lakshmi enjoys a beach day in Miami with a group of friends. The TV personality showed off her killer abs while out and about. 

March 11, 2019, 2:15PM
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Padma Lakshmi At The Creative Arts Emmy Awards

Padma Lakshmi At The Creative Arts Emmy Awards
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Padma Lakshmi stuns in a red gown at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sept. 9, 2018. She looked amazing her draped, red design by Ester Abner.

September 25, 2018, 3:13PM
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Padma Lakshmi At Variety’s Power of Women

Padma Lakshmi At Variety’s Power of Women
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Padma Lakshmi takes the stage at Variety’s Power of Women presented by Lifetime in New York City on April 13, 2018. Padma spoke candidly at the event. 

April 18, 2018, 4:40PM
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Padma Lakshmi On The Carpet Of Variety’s Power of Women

Padma Lakshmi On The Carpet Of Variety’s Power of Women
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Padma Lakshmi hits the carpet at Variety’s Power of Women presented by Lifetime in New York City on April 13, 2018. The TV host answered questions before heading into the event. 

April 18, 2018, 4:40PM
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Padma Lakshmi At An Auction & Dinner

Padma Lakshmi At An Auction & Dinner
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Padma Lakshmi attends the ‘Take Home a N***’ annual auction and dinner in New York City on Oct 11, 2017. Padma stunned with her shoulder-length hair a metallic dress. 

April 18, 2018, 4:40PM
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Padma Lakshmi At The 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards

Padma Lakshmi At The 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
Jeff Vespa/WireImage

Padma Lakshmi arrives at the 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on September 22, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. She was glowing in her gown!

November 16, 2017, 6:56PM
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