Padma Lakshmi Shares 13 Things She’s Grateful For At 56

MUMBAI – India-born supermodel, television host, producer, cookbook author and actor Padma Lakshmi marked her 56th birthday by reflecting on the people, relationships, achievements and experiences she is most grateful for.

Lakshmi took to Instagram to share a list of 13 things that bring meaning and joy to her life, from her daughter and family to her career, writing and advocacy work.

She also shared a video of herself cooking with her daughter, along with a caption listing the things she is grateful for on her birthday.

“Things I’m grateful for on my birthday: 1. A daughter who is my greatest pride and joy, and who is funny, smart, kind, strong, talented and beautifully her own person, with whom I feel close to and deeply loved by.”

“2. The ability to help others and use my gifts to lift other women and see them shine and cheer them on. 3. A mother who has been through it all with me. 4. A family of relatives and friends who I deeply care about and feel connected to.”

Lakshmi went on: “5. A father who loves our child as every young girl deserves. 6. A tribe of people who help me achieve all that I have because no one does it alone. 7. Feeling proud of all my books and my writing, whether they hit the NYT list or not.”

“8. My career in television. 9. The ability to dream and know the best is yet to come. 10. @anthonyrjackson and the rest of the posse at home. 11. And you my IG family, for cheering me on. 12. This body of mine, that has allowed me to walk the life I have and survive it, scars and all. 13. The @aclu_nationwide for all they do.” (IANS)