Padma Lakshmi Goes for Gold in Dominica for the 2023 SI Swimsuit Issue

The multihyphenate is featured in this year’s magazine, adding yet another title to her extensive résumé.

Padma LakshmiYu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Padma Lakshmi posed for the 2023 SI Swimsuit Issue in Dominica, where the mom, model, entrepreneur and best-selling author worked with photographer Yu Tsai.

View Padma Lakshmi’s entire 2023 gallery here.

“Padma’s list of accomplishments is as stunning as she is and it’s an absolute honor to feature her in the 2023 issue,” says editor in chief MJ Day. “The importance of Padma’s presence here is multifold. She is here because she feels better than ever both inside and out. At 52, she has curated a life that represents who she authentically is: a powerful, beautiful, brilliant, accomplished woman in her prime. She can make the world look and listen and is here to remind us all that women can be all of these things and feel sexy AF. We will let the photos speak for themselves.”

Going for gold with her feature, Lakshmi absolutely shined bright in a vibrant look by Ola Vida. The beaded bikini brought out the natural beauty of the island.

Leyna Bloom was photographed by Yu Tsai in Dominica. Swimsuit by Ola Vida.

Although Lakshmi makes her first appearance in this year’s SI Swimsuit Issue, she is no rookie when it comes to being the spotlight. Lakshmi began her career as a model and actress but has since become a household name as a TV personality and author. She serves as host and executive producer of the Emmy-Award winning series Top Chef and Hulu’s Taste the Nation. Lakshmi is a New York Times best-selling author, having written a children’s book, a memoir and several cookbooks. She is also an activist and works closely with a number of organizations, including the United Nations Development Programme, EndoFound and the ACLU.

View Padma Lakshmi’s entire 2023 gallery here.

Learn more about all of the women featured in the 2023 SI Swimsuit Issue.

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