Quick Facts
Born:
1970-09-01
Birthplace:
Madras, Tamil Nadu, India [now Chennai]
Credits:
51 Total Roles
Padma Lakshmi
Acting
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Biography
Padma Parvati Lakshmi (born September 1, 1970) also Padma, Lady Rushdie is an Indian American cookbook author, actress, and model. She has been the host of the US reality television program Top Chef since season two in 2006. In 2010, Top Chef was nominated for an Emmy Award and won for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program.
Known For
Family Guy
Padma Lakshmi (voice)
Big Mouth
Priya (voice)
Star Trek: Enterprise
Kaitaama
30 Rock
Padma Lakshmi
The Daily Show
Self - Guest
Saturday Night Live
Self - Cameo (uncredited)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Guest
RuPaul's Drag Race
Self - Guest Judge
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Marilyn Minter: Pretty/Dirty MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | Clean Slate TV | Self |
| 2025 | Clean Slate TV | Doctor |
| 2025 | Hollywood Squares TV | Self |
| 2022 | Sherri TV | Self - Guest |
| 2021 | Snacked TV | Self |
| 2021 | Her Name Is Chef MOVIE | Self |
| 2020 | Selena + Chef TV | Self |
| 2020 | Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi TV | Self - Host |
| 2019 | A Little Late with Lilly Singh TV | Self |