Padma Lakshmi is one of the most recognizable hosts on television, having hosted the long-running Food Network hit, Top Chef, for more than a decade. But this was far from Lakshmi's first step into the limelight. Called "India's first supermodel", Lakshmi was one of the great runway knockouts of the 1990's, but she's proven time and again to be much more than a pretty face. Lakshmi became known in the culinary world for her successful cookbooks, which drew upon the rich culinary heritage of her native country, as well as her commitment to healthy eating. There's a lot to learn about this fascinating woman. Here's why Padma Lakshmi's transformation is seriously turning heads.

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International upbringing | 0:00
Raised vegetarian | 1:18
A transformative car crash | 2:09
Modeling career | 3:23
Acting | 4:07
Best-selling cookbook | 4:57
Top Chef | 5:55
Activism | 6:52
Business ventures | 7:53
Motherhood | 8:58

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