Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Padma Parvati Lakshmi Vaidynathan |
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| Nickname | Angelique |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| School | William Workman High School, California in 1988 |
| College/University | Clark University, Worcester, Massachusetts; A College in Madrid |
| Educational Qualification | BA (Hons) in Theatre Arts |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5’ 9” |
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| Weight | 55 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Ethnicity | Tamil Brahmin |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Cooking, Reading, Travelling, Roller Skating, Playing Charades |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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Family
| Husband/Spouse | Salman Rushdie (m. 17 April 2004; div. 2007) | ||||
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Career
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Favourites
| Food(s) | Khichri, Taco, Burger, Potato Chips |
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| Actress | Margot Robbie |
| Restaurant | Los Tacos No. 1 in NYC |
| Drink | Tequila with Lime Juice and a Splash of Club Soda |
| Holiday Destinations | Mexico, Bali |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Padma Lakshmi spent her early years living with her maternal grandparents before reuniting with her mother in the United States. | |
| At the age of 7, she experienced abuse from one of her stepfather's relatives. | |
| She has graced the covers of numerous prestigious magazines throughout her career. | |
| She is a co-founder of the 'Endometriosis Foundation of America', a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting women with endometriosis. | |
| In addition to English, she is fluent in Tamil, French, Italian, and Hindi. | |
| Padma Lakshmi is skilled in boxing. | |
| In 2005, she received a diagnosis of endometriosis, a condition she advocates for raising awareness about. | |
| In 2018, Padma Lakshmi came forward with the revelation that she had been sexually assaulted at the age of 16. | |
| She holds the distinction of being the first Indian model to achieve a successful career in the fashion capitals of Paris, Milan, and New York. |
