Padma Lakshmi Proves Quarantine Haters Wrong with Witty Comeback
Let’s just say, Padma Lakshmi isn’t about to let anyone tell her how to live her life—especially when it comes to wearing a bra in her own kitchen. The beloved Top Chef host recently took to Instagram to address some less-than-kind comments she received about her choice to go braless during a cooking tutorial. In a world where people feel entitled to criticize women’s bodies, Padma's response was both sharp and empowering.
“I got some comments last time that it was immoral for me to not wear a bra in my own kitchen during the quarantine,” Padma hilariously captioned an Instagram video on Monday, April 13. She added, “So those people should be happy to note that I’m wearing two today 😂.” But the real kicker? Her final line: “But seriously, let’s not police women’s bodies in 2020, OK?”
View this post on Instagram(I got some comments last time that it was immoral for me to not wear a bra in my own kitchen during the quarantine. So those people should be happy to note that I’m wearing two today 😂) But seriously, let’s not police women’s bodies in 2020 ok?
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Two Sports Bras Later: A Recipe for Confidence
In the latest cooking video titled “Lasagna with White Ragu,” Padma served up more than just a delicious meal. Dressed in dark blue sweatpants and sporting two sports bras, she reminded her followers that confidence doesn’t come from what you wear—it comes from within. Her caption left no room for doubt about where she stands on body policing. And honestly, who wouldn’t want to channel that kind of energy in their own life?
Padma’s Original Cooking Video Sparks Unnecessary Drama
This isn’t the first time Padma has faced scrutiny over her appearance. Earlier, on April 9, she posted another cooking video featuring herself and her adorable daughter, Krishna. Wearing a gray dress that suggested she might not have been wearing a bra, Padma cooked up a chicken tagine while bonding with her little one. But instead of focusing on the culinary skills or the heartwarming mother-daughter moment, some commenters fixated on her choice of attire.
“Is no one going to comment on why she feels the need to put her nipples on social media in every video?” one troll wrote. Cue the collective eye-roll from Padma’s loyal fanbase, who quickly came to her defense. Because let’s face it—if we can’t cook in our own kitchens however we please, what’s the point?
Padma’s Fans Applaud Her Witty Response
Padma’s followers were quick to praise her for turning a negative into a positive. One fan commented, “I’m sorry, but if you can’t go braless while cooking in your own kitchen, what’s the point?” Another chimed in, “Ridiculous [that] people find the need to even make such comments.” A third fan gushed, “I love your level of petty. It’s basically why you continue to be my No. 1 favorite ever.” And honestly, can we all agree that Padma’s ability to keep it real is part of what makes her so relatable?
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Embracing Natural Beauty During Quarantine
Since the pandemic hit the U.S., Padma has been all about embracing her natural beauty. At the 2019 Emmys, she even revealed that she feels more beautiful as she gets older. “At the end of the day, it’s just about feeling comfortable. I’m done trying to squeeze my bum into something that is too small. I don’t care,” she told Us Weekly. And honestly, who could argue with that? Confidence is a vibe, and Padma’s got it in spades.
Padma is truly an inspiration. Her ability to stay grounded and authentic reminds us all that we don’t need to conform to anyone else’s standards of beauty—or behavior.
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