News: Padma Lakshmi Welcomes Daughter Krishna Thea

Padma Lakshmi is a new mom! The host of Bravo's Top Chef welcomed daughter Krishna Thea on Saturday, February 20th. A statement read:

"Model, author and Emmy-nominated host of Top Chef Padma Lakshmi gave birth to a baby girl named Krishna Thea Lakshmi on Saturday. Mother and baby are well and happy."

Padma, 39, has suffered a long battle with endometriosis. She has not released the identity of the baby's father.