Padma Lakshmi is embracing the summer sun and herself with confidence. The 54-year-old “Taste the Nation” host modeled a tiny hot pink string bikini in new vacation photos shared to Instagram, capturing the golden glow of a Hamptons sunset.
The carousel of images featured Lakshmi snuggling a playful chihuahua, wrapped in a light floral beach cover-up, and later posing poolside in the vibrant swimwear.
Fans Praise Her Glow & Body Confidence
She kept the caption simple, using just a sunshine emoji ☀️. Lakshmi’s followers flooded the comments with praise, admiring her timeless beauty and toned physique. A fan wrote: “As gorgeous as ever…😍😍😍”
Another fan wrote: “Damn you so Fine 🔥🔥🔥🔥” Third one chimed in: “Your lived experiences radiate outward making your exterior ever more beautiful! 🩷”
Another fan remarked: “Oh my God! Padma just gets better as the years go by. 🩷😍 Flawless. 👙”
(Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)The “Top Chef” alum, who recently released her first lingerie line with Bare Necessities, continues to inspire with both her fashion & her candor.
Padma Opens Up About Bra Size Changes in Her 40s
(Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for Gold House)In a recent interview with Forbes in 2024, Lakshmi shared a personal and often overlooked experience of aging: how her body changed during perimenopause, particularly her bra size. “Nobody told me that your boobs get huge,” she said. “My tastes were the same, but the bras that were available in my new size were really matronly and covered-up.”
She explained that her size went from 34C to 36DD in her mid-40s—an unexpected shift that fueled her desire to create lingerie that still made her feel sexy and supported.
‘I Want to Look Like the Best Version of Me’
(Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)Despite changes in her body, Lakshmi said she still wants to feel and look her best, on her terms.
“As we’re living longer and more fuller lives, we want to look great as we age,” she said. “I don’t want to look like a 23-year-old, I want to look like the best version of me.”
Her Advice for Women in Midlife: “Show Yourself Grace“
(Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)Lakshmi’s approach to aging comes with compassion, not just for others, but for herself. She encourages women to embrace the transitions with kindness.
“Give yourself the empathy you would show your best girlfriend,” she said. “Show yourself the same grace you would afford to somebody you really love.”
From bold bikinis to body-positive wisdom, Padma Lakshmi is showing that beauty, strength & self-love only deepen with age.
Padma Lakshmi is more than a style icon; she’s an Emmy-nominated producer, bestselling author, and trailblazing host behind “Taste the Nation” and “Top Chef”. Whether she’s owning the screen or the sand, Lakshmi continues to redefine beauty, success & confidence at every stage of life.
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