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Padma Lakshmi Marks 55th With Beach Post, Teases New Show and Eighth Book

A joint Vogue India cover frames her pivot to stand-up through a close mother–daughter collaboration.

Overview

  • On Sept. 1, Lakshmi shared beach photo and video in a hot-pink triangle bikini, thanking supporters and reflecting on the past year.
  • In her caption, she said she is about to create a show of her own and is on the way to publishing her eighth book.
  • The Vogue India feature spotlights Lakshmi with her 15-year-old daughter, Krishna, who gives her ‘permission’ to use family material in stand-up.
  • Krishna says she wants to be taken seriously as a performer and outlines a plan that includes Juilliard.
  • The pair describes frank fashion feedback at home, with Krishna urging bolder outfits for her mom and Lakshmi steering her teen toward less revealing looks.