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Padma Lakshmi

Bio: 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
Born: Tue, Sep 01 1970
Birthplace: Madras, Tamil Nadu, India [now Chennai]
Padma Lakshmi is 54 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Her Name Is Chef
Her Name Is Chef
Padma Lakshmi was 50 in Her Name Is Chef as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 19 2021
Poster of Girl Most Likely
Girl Most Likely
Padma Lakshmi was 42 in Girl Most Likely as 'Padma Lakshmi'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 2012
Poster of Planet Food: Spice Trails
Planet Food: Spice Trails
Padma Lakshmi was 41 in Planet Food: Spice Trails as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 20 2012
Poster of Sharpe's Challenge
Sharpe's Challenge
Padma Lakshmi was 35 in Sharpe's Challenge as 'Madhuvanthi'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 23 2006
Poster of The Mistress of Spices
The Mistress of Spices
Padma Lakshmi was 35 in The Mistress of Spices as 'Geeta'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 11 2005
Poster of Boom
Boom
Padma Lakshmi was 33 in Boom as 'Shiela Bardez'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 2003
Poster of Glitter
Glitter
Padma Lakshmi was 31 in Glitter as 'Sylk'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 21 2001
Poster of Unzipped
Unzipped
Padma Lakshmi was 24 in Unzipped as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 11 1995

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Sherri
Sherri
Padma Lakshmi was 52+ in Sherri as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of Snacked
Snacked
Padma Lakshmi was 50+ in Snacked as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 20 2021
Poster of Selena + Chef
Selena + Chef
Padma Lakshmi was 49+ in Selena + Chef as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 13 2020
Poster of Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi
Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi
Padma Lakshmi was 49+ in Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi as 'Self - Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 19 2020
Poster of A Little Late with Lilly Singh
A Little Late with Lilly Singh
Padma Lakshmi was 49+ in A Little Late with Lilly Singh as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 2019
Poster of Tamron Hall
Tamron Hall
Padma Lakshmi was 49+ in Tamron Hall as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of Busy Tonight
Busy Tonight
Padma Lakshmi was 48+ in Busy Tonight as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 28 2018
Poster of Drop the Mic
Drop the Mic
Padma Lakshmi was 47+ in Drop the Mic as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 24 2017
Poster of Big Mouth
Big Mouth
Padma Lakshmi was 47+ in Big Mouth as 'Priya (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 2017
Poster of Third Rail with OZY
Third Rail with OZY
Padma Lakshmi was 47+ in Third Rail with OZY as 'Herself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 2017
Poster of Match Game
Match Game
Padma Lakshmi was 45+ in Match Game as 'Self - Panelist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 26 2016
Poster of Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry
Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry
Padma Lakshmi was 45+ in Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 24 2016
Poster of Life in Pieces
Life in Pieces
Padma Lakshmi was 45+ in Life in Pieces as 'Stephanie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 2015
Poster of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Padma Lakshmi was 45+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015
Poster of Hot Ones
Hot Ones
Padma Lakshmi was 44+ in Hot Ones as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 12 2015
Poster of Trailblazer Honors
Trailblazer Honors
Padma Lakshmi was 43+ in Trailblazer Honors as 'Self - Presenter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 27 2014
Poster of Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Padma Lakshmi was 42+ in Whose Line Is It Anyway? as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 16 2013
Poster of Hollywood Game Night
Hollywood Game Night
Padma Lakshmi was 42+ in Hollywood Game Night as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 11 2013
Poster of Good Mythical Morning
Good Mythical Morning
Padma Lakshmi was 41+ in Good Mythical Morning as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 09 2012
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Padma Lakshmi was 38+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
Padma Lakshmi was 38+ in RuPaul's Drag Race as 'Self - Guest Judge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 02 2009
Poster of 30 Rock
30 Rock
Padma Lakshmi was 36+ in 30 Rock as 'Padma Lakshmi'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 2006
Poster of The Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments
Padma Lakshmi was 35+ in The Ten Commandments as 'Princess Bithia'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 10 2006
Poster of Top Chef
Top Chef
Padma Lakshmi was 35+ in Top Chef as 'Self - Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 08 2006
Poster of Project Runway
Project Runway
Padma Lakshmi was 34+ in Project Runway as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 01 2004
Poster of The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Padma Lakshmi was 33+ in The Ellen DeGeneres Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2003
Poster of Star Trek: Enterprise
Star Trek: Enterprise
Padma Lakshmi was 31+ in Star Trek: Enterprise as 'Kaitaama'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 2001
Poster of The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
Padma Lakshmi was 28+ in The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 30 1999
Poster of Family Guy
Family Guy
Padma Lakshmi was 28+ in Family Guy as 'Padma Lakshmi (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1999
Poster of Pirates: Blood Brothers
Pirates: Blood Brothers
Padma Lakshmi was 28+ in Pirates: Blood Brothers as 'Malinche'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 02 1999
Poster of The View
The View
Padma Lakshmi was 26+ in The View as 'Self, Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Padma Lakshmi was 23+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of Sharpe
Sharpe
Padma Lakshmi was 22+ in Sharpe
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 05 1993
Poster of LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Padma Lakshmi was 18+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988
Poster of Domenica In
Domenica In
Padma Lakshmi was 6+ in Domenica In as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1976
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Padma Lakshmi was 5+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Cameo (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Today
Today
Padma Lakshmi was 0+ in Today as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 14 1952