Padma Lakshmi Got Candid About Baring (Almost) All in a Recent Photoshoot & We’re in Awe

While many fans might know Padma Lakshmi as the longtime host of Top Chef, it’s no secret that she got her start in the industry as a model. So, of course, we’re always excited when she jumps back into her modeling shoes.

Most recently, Lakshmi was announced as one of the models of the 2025 Pirelli Calendar, an annual trade calendar featuring some stunning celebrity photoshoots.

In her picture, Lakshmi is halfway into the water at the Historic Virginia Key Beach Park...