Padma Parvati Lakshmi (Tamil pronunciation: [ˈpɐd̪maː ˈlɐkʂmi]; née Vaidynathan; born September 1, 1970) is an American television host, model, author, businesswoman, and …

Before becoming a chef, Robin was an artist. While pursuing a Masters in Fine Arts at the University of Michigan, she took a job in the catering department.

Jun 13, 2023 · Padma Lakshmi celebrated the end of her 'Top Chef' run with flowing pizza and a dance party alongside the entire show's cast and crew.