Quick Info
| Profession | Model |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 01/09/1970 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Madras (now, Chennai) |
Latest News about Padma Lakshmi
07/08/2026
The Asian American Arts Alliance announced that Padma Lakshmi will receive its 2026 Vanguard Award at the organization’s annual benefit. The honor recognizes her work across television, writing, and advocacy.
04/03/2026
Padma Lakshmi returned to cooking competition television as the creator, host, and executive producer of America's Culinary Cup, which premiered on CBS on March 4, 2026. The series features elite American chefs competing for a $1 million prize, the largest cash award in culinary television at the time.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Padma Parvati Lakshmi Vaidynathan |
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| Nickname | Angelique |
| School | William Workman High School, California in 1988 |
| College/University | Clark University, Worcester, Massachusetts; a college in Madrid |
| Educational Qualification | BA (Hons) in Theatre Arts |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5’ 9” |
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| Weight | 55 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Ethnicity | Tamil Brahmin |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Cooking, Reading, Travelling, Roller Skating, Playing Charades |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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Family
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| Children | Krishna Thea Lakshmi-Dell (with Adam R. Dell) | ||||
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Career
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Favourites
| Food(s) | Khichri, Taco, Burger, Potato Chips |
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| Actress | Margot Robbie |
| Restaurant | Los Tacos No. 1 in NYC |
| Drink | Tequila with Lime Juice and a Splash of Club Soda |
| Holiday Destinations | Mexico, Bali |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/padmalakshmi/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/padmalakshmi/ | |
| https://x.com/PadmaLakshmi |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Padma Lakshmi spent her early years living with her maternal grandparents before reuniting with her mother in the United States. | |
| 2. At the age of 7, she experienced abuse from one of her stepfather's relatives. | |
| 3. She has graced the covers of numerous prestigious magazines throughout her career. | |
| 4. She is a co-founder of the 'Endometriosis Foundation of America', a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting women with endometriosis. | |
| 5. In addition to English, she is fluent in Tamil, French, Italian, and Hindi. | |
| 6. Padma Lakshmi is skilled in boxing. | |
| 7. In 2005, she received a diagnosis of endometriosis, a condition she advocates for raising awareness about. | |
| 8. In 2018, Padma Lakshmi came forward with the revelation that she had been sexually assaulted at the age of 16. | |
| 9. She holds the distinction of being the first Indian model to achieve a successful career in the fashion capitals of Paris, Milan, and New York. |