Padma Lakshmi poses in racy lingerie as she insists mums can be sexy
SHE'S often seen tucking into some delicious - and extremely calorific - delicacies during her turn as a TV chef, but Padma Lakshmi looked as svelte as they come in a racy lingerie snap she posted on Instagram yesterday.
Padma Lakshmi proved she's still as sexy as ever as she posted a racy lingerie snap yesterday
The 46-year-old cookery author stood in nothing but her lingerie as she treated her 222,000 followers to a sultry late-night picture on the social networking site.
The beauty flaunted her ample bust in a black lace bra and highlighted her slim hips in a pair of high-waisted briefs.
Her brunette tresses were swept back from her famous profile to show off her stunning face, while her gym-honed body rested somewhat suggestively against her bathroom sink.
Padma treated her 222,000 followers to a sultry late-night picture on Instagram
Declaring mums can also be sexy, the Top Chef star captioned the shot: "Don't hate me because I'm in lingerie. Moms do that sometimes."
But the reaction to the shot was far from negative, as many were quick to gush about Padma's incredible figure.
"Image waking to that everyday," one fan enthused, while another added: "If I looked like you in lingerie, I'd rock it too!"
"Wow!" commended supermodel Joan Smalls, before a further follower praised: "Exactly what I was going to write @joansmalls Wow, momma! No hate. Padma looks amazing."
Padma is the mother of six-year-old Krishna Lakshmi
Glamorous Padma frequently defies the years
Padma is the mother of six-year-old Krishna Lakshmi, who she shares with Adam Dell, the brother of Dell Computer founder Michael.
The mother-daughter duo are near inseparable, with Padma regularly sharing snaps of the two spending time together.
"#TwinningandWinning again with #littlehands," the actress captioned an image of the two wearing matching ensembles on Monday.