Padma Lakshmi in New York.Photo:Christopher Peterson / SplashNews.com
Christopher Peterson / SplashNews.com
Padma Lakshmiwas spotted strutting in style in the streets of New York.
On Monday, theTop Chefhost, 52, was photographed arriving at a taping ofWatch What Happens Livewearing denim jeans and a pink satin shirt in the Big Apple. She accessorized the look with a brown belt, a black bag, and a gold necklace that complemented her shoes, which were a similar color.
While upstate, Lakshmi also made time to catch up with fellow entertainersQuestloveandAli Wong. In a social media snap, the Bravo star wished theBeefactress well in her career.
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“@ALIWONG KILLED IT ON HER #BEACONTHEATRE RUN,” Lakshmi continued, “GOOD LUCK IN PARIS AND BEYOND!!” as the trio smiled for a selfie. The image was shared on the author’s Instagram Story.
In May, she posed for a different type of shoot when she proudly revealed herSports IllustratedSwimsuitphotos, declaring that people “well over 40” should still be able to feel confident in their skin.
While speaking with the outlet, Lakshmi, who turns 53 in September, added, “My thighs may have been leaner, and my boobs were probably slightly higher in earlier parts of my life, butI have never felt better about myself. I hope they see a full woman in all my facets and nuances and some contradictions. I wouldn’t go back to my 20s if you paid me all the money in the world.”
Although she previously admitted in a March 2018 interview withAccess Hollywoodthat she’s been known to eat “at least seven to eight thousand calories a day” while filmingTop Chef, Lakshmi opened up about how her fluctuating weight affected her style. “I’m at my skinniest right now because I finished filming the show for a few months. I have clothes from a size four to a size fourteen, from when I was pregnant, and go up a size,” she admitted. “No one is looking at your tag. It’s better that it fits you well — everyone tries to squeeze in one size of jeans, it just makes you look like a sausage.”
Padma Lakshmi.Dominic Valente/Hulu
Dominic Valente/Hulu
“But beyond that to get the weight off it’s really hard, there are no tricks, it’s just eating healthy. I don’t drink alcohol. I don’t eat fried food. I don’t eat red meat. I don’t eat any dairy, except low-fat cottage cheese and non-fat yogurt. I don’t eat sweets. Oh, and I don’t eat flour,” Lakshmi continued. And she tries to holdher 13-year-old daughter Krishna Theato much of the same standard.
Krishna Thea Lakshmi-Dell and Padma Lakshmi.Aurora Rose/Variety via Getty
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Recently, Lakshmi revealed she’s getting ready for a major life change surrounding food. “After much soul searching, I have madethe difficult decision to leaveTop Chef,” she shared in a social media post in June. “Having completed a glorious 20th season as host and executive producer, I am extremely proud to have been part of building such a successful show,” she added before pivoting to what her new focus will be. “I feel it’s time to move on and make space forTaste the Nation, my books and other creative pursuits,” Lakshmi shared.
source: people.com
