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Padma Lakshmi Confirms Romance with Chef Melissa King

11/4/2025

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Padma Lakshmi has publicly confirmed her relationship with Melissa King, a Top Chef competitor.
The couple appeared on Halloween dressed as Gomez and Morticia Addams, fueling speculation about their status.
Lakshmi released her cookbook Padma's All American, which celebrates immigrant cuisines in the United States and aims to bridge divides through food and shared experiences.
Lakshmi has previously identified as bisexual, and fans are excited about this new chapter.

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Padma Lakshmi has publicly confirmed her relationship with Melissa King, a Top Chef competitor.
The couple appeared on Halloween dressed as Gomez and Morticia Addams, fueling speculation about their status.
Lakshmi released her cookbook Padma's All American, which celebrates immigrant cuisines in the United States and aims to bridge divides through food and shared experiences.
Lakshmi has previously identified as bisexual, and fans are excited about this new chapter.