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Padma Lakshmi is undeniably stunning, however extra importantly, she’d wish to be valued for her humor.
After announcing final 12 months she can be stepping down as host of the cooking competitors “High Chef,” the writer and producer’s subsequent transfer might shock followers.
Lakshmi spoke with The New Yorker and revealed that she’s been creating a comedy collection with “Bridesmaids” director Paul Feig that she would produce and star in.
She is an everyday at famed New York comedy membership the Comedy Cellar, telling the publication, “What attracts me to comedy is identical factor that draws me to males who’re witty. It’s the matter of the way you need to spend your time.”
In line with the story, “Lakshmi has begun to think about comedy as doubtlessly greater than a pastime.”
She’s accomplished a cameo on “Saturday Evening Dwell,” and after constructive suggestions, aspires to return to as a number. Lakshmi has additionally taken lessons on the comedy college Upright Residents Brigade.
Lately, she hosted and carried out at her sold-out curated present, “Padma Places On a Comedy Present,” collaborating with Phoebe Robinson, Michelle Buteau and Jaboukie Younger-White.
“I’m ranging from scratch. I don’t do it on Instagram, as a result of I might f**okay my profession in a second,” Lakshmi stated. “However amongst my buddies and in secure areas, I’m studying the best way to be extra of my wilder, wackier, zanier self.”