PADMA LAKSHMI
Padma Lakshmi
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: September 1, 1970
Place of Birth: Madras, Tamil Nadu, India [now Chennai]
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.
Filmography
Starring
2025·
Hollywood SquaresSelf
2025·
Clean SlateDoctor
Self
2022·
SherriSelf - Guest
2021·
SnackedSelf
2021·
Her Name Is ChefSelf
Self - Host
2020·
Selena + ChefSelf
Self
2019·
Tamron HallSelf - Guest
2018·
Busy TonightSelf - Guest
2017·
Third Rail with OZYHerself
2017·
Drop the MicSelf
2017·
Big MouthPriya (voice)
Self - Guest
2016·
Match GameSelf - Panelist
2015·
Life in PiecesStephanie
2015·
Hot OnesSelf
Self - Guest
2014·
Trailblazer HonorsSelf - Presenter
Self
2013·
Hollywood Game NightSelf
Self
Herself
2012·
Girl Most LikelyPadma Lakshmi
2009·
RuPaul's Drag RaceSelf - Guest Judge
Self - Guest
2006·
Top ChefSelf - Host
2006·
The Ten CommandmentsPrincess Bithia
2006·
30 RockPadma Lakshmi
2006·
Sharpe's ChallengeMadhuvanthi
Geeta
2004·
Project RunwaySelf
Self
2003·
BoomShiela Bardez
Kaitaama
2001·
GlitterSylk
1999·
Family GuyPadma Lakshmi (voice)
Malinche
1997·
The ViewSelf - Guest, Self
1996·
The Daily ShowSelf - Guest
1995·
UnzippedSelf
Self - Guest
1993·
Sharpe1976·
Domenica InSelf
1975·
Saturday Night LiveSelf - Cameo (uncredited)
1952·
TodaySelf
Production
Creator