Padma Lakshmi Opens Up About Preparing for 'Sports Illustrated' Swimsuit Photoshoot, Says She Didn't Try to Lose Weight

Padma Lakshmi is opening up about preparing for her photoshoot for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition.

The 52-year-old old star appeared in the 2023 edition of the iconic publication, which featured covers from the likes of Megan Fox, Kim Petras and Martha Stewart.

During a recent interview, she revealed the work that she did ahead of posing for the cameras. Notably, she did not want to lose any weight.

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“I just ramped everything up. I was already doing my post-Top Chef workout, which is just getting back into shape, so I just made sure that I did extra cardio,” Padma explained to People. “I didn’t lose any weight for the swimsuit edition. I just wanted to be as fit and toned as I could be.”

Earlier this month Padma made a big professional announcement.

Did you know that one of this year’s Sports Illustrated cover stars made history with her shoot?