After her departure from ‘Top Chef,’ culinary icon Padma Lakshmi is embarking on a new adventure in the realm of comedy. She has been honing her skills at the Comedy Cellar, a renowned club near her residence, where she has been hosting shows that feature marginalized comedians alongside Jesse David Fox. Lakshmi’s comedic aspirations extend beyond stand-up; she has also ventured into improv and even appeared in a cameo on ‘Saturday Night Live’ last fall. Her pursuit of humor is not a recent development, as she has previously taken classes at the Upright Citizens Brigade. Lakshmi aspires to captivate audiences with her wit rather than relying solely on her physical beauty. She shared with The New Yorker’s Helen Rosner, ‘I don’t care about being the most beautiful woman in the room — I want to be the funniest person in the room. That’s who stays with you. Beauty is not an accomplishment, but wit is.’ Furthermore, Lakshmi is reportedly in discussions with filmmaker Paul Feig, known for comedies such as ‘Bridesmaids’ and ‘The Heat,’ regarding a potential film project that would showcase her burgeoning comedic talents.
Padma Lakshmi Transitions to Stand-Up Comedy After ‘Top Chef’
