Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
(Tuesday)
Height
178 cm (5'10")
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouse
Salman Rushdie (2004-2007)
Zodiac Sign
♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Name Origin
English < Sanskrit (पद्म)
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Padma Lakshmi: Indian-born American author, actress, model, television host and executive producer.
Born (age 55).
Padma Lakshmi has 4 credits in our database.
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Biography
Padma Parvati Lakshmi (Tamil pronunciation: [ˈpɐd̪maː ˈlɐkʂmi]; née Vaidynathan; born September 1, 1970) is an American television host, model, author, entrepreneur, and activist. She rose to prominence by hosting the Bravo cooking competition program Top Chef (2006–2023). Lakshmi is the creator, host, and executive producer of the docuseries Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi, which premiered in 2020 on Hulu. For her work with these two series, as an executive producer and as a host, she has received 16 Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Born in India, Lakshmi immigrated to the United States as a child.
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How old is Padma Lakshmi?
Padma Lakshmi is 55 years old, born on .
What movies or shows has Padma Lakshmi been in?
Padma Lakshmi has 4 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Mistress of Spices (2005), Glitter (2001), Caraibi (1999), Globe Trekker (1994).
Where can I find more information about Padma Lakshmi?
You can find more about Padma Lakshmi on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
