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.
Acted in 15
2020s
- 2025
Clean Slate
Doctor · 1 episode
2010s
- 2017
- 2015
- 2012
2000s
- 2006
Sharpe's Challenge
Madhuvanthi
The Ten Commandments
Princess Bithia · 2 episodes
- 2005
- 2003
Boom
Shiela Bardez
- 2001
Glitter
Sylk
1990s
- 1999
Pirates: Blood Brothers
Malinche · 4 episodes
- 1993
Produced 2
2000s
- 2006
Created 1
2020s
- 2026
Appearances41
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
Marilyn Minter: Pretty/Dirty
Self
- 2022
- 2021
Her Name Is Chef
Self
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
Third Rail with OZY
Herself · 1 episode
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
Planet Food: Spice Trails
Herself
2000s
- 2009
- 2006
- 2004
- 2003
1990s
- 1999
- 1997
- 1996
- 1995
Unzipped
Self
- 1993
1950s
- 1952
No release date
