Endometriosis Foundation of America co-founder Padma Lakshmi and her daughter Krishna Thea Lakshmi-Dell coordinated in LBDs for the 11th Annual Blossom Ball at Cipriani 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan on Monday.
The Top Chef producer-host – who gains 10 to 15lbs every season – easily defied her 52 years in a disco-style plunging halter gown and croc clutch selected by stylist Faisal Dust.
Hairstylist Reyna G. fastened a white orchid clip in Padma’s shoulder-length raven waves.
Make-up artist William Scott brought out Lakshmi’s beautiful brown eyes and applied pink hues on her eyes, cheeks, and lips.
Meanwhile, the 13-year-old aspiring singer – nicknamed ‘Littlehands’ – wore a strapless mini-dress featuring a feathered train with a choker and kitten heels.
Twinning! Endometriosis Foundation of America co-founder Padma Lakshmi and her daughter Krishna Thea Lakshmi-Dell coordinated in LBDs for the 11th Annual Blossom Ball at Cipriani 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan on Monday
The 14-time Emmy nominee welcomed Krishna with venture capitalist Adam Dell, and she was truly a miracle child considering Padma had been suffering from endometriosis since age 13, which went undiagnosed for 23 years.
‘I was told I’d never be able to get pregnant,’ Lakshmi (born Vaidynathan) recalled to The Guardian last Wednesday.
‘I had one fallopian tube removed. On the other side, I’ve had half an ovary removed. So I really don’t know how that happened. I’m very grateful for that.’
In 2009, the Indian bombshell co-founded EndoFound with advanced gynecological surgeon, Dr. Tamer Seckin, which helped her find her own voice.
‘Through the advocacy, I was able to learn to talk about some very difficult topics – big, personal topics,’ Padma explained.
‘Nobody wants to stand in front of a room and talk about their vagina. But I was so angry about what had happened to me.’
Thanks to appealing charity auction items like an Australian vacation from endo-warrior Bindi Sue Irwin-Powell, the Blossom Ball managed to raise $389,925 on Monday night towards research, training, and advocacy.
And Lakshmi and her not-so-typical teenager watched all the action from table six inside the black-tie gala.
Disco doll! The Top Chef producer-host – who gains 10 to 15lbs every season – easily defied her 52 years in a plunging halter gown and croc clutch selected by stylist Faisal Dust
Ring on THAT finger: Hairstylist Reyna G. fastened a white orchid clip in Padma’s shoulder-length raven waves
Fab after 50! Make-up artist William Scott brought out Lakshmi’s beautiful brown eyes and applied pink hues on her eyes, cheeks, and lips
‘Littlehands’: The 13-year-old aspiring singer wore a strapless mini-dress featuring a feathered train with a choker and kitten heels
Mini-me: The 14-time Emmy nominee welcomed Krishna with venture capitalist Adam Dell, and she was truly a miracle child considering Padma had been suffering from endometriosis since age 13, which went undiagnosed for 23 years
Lakshmi (born Vaidynathan) recalled to The Guardian last Wednesday: ‘I was told I’d never be able to get pregnant. I had one fallopian tube removed. On the other side, I’ve had half an ovary removed. So I really don’t know how that happened. I’m very grateful for that’
Dynamic duo: In 2009, the Indian bombshell co-founded EndoFound with advanced gynecological surgeon, Dr. Tamer Seckin (M), which helped her find her own voice
Padma explained: ‘Through the advocacy, I was able to learn to talk about some very difficult topics – big, personal topics. Nobody wants to stand in front of a room and talk about their vagina. But I was so angry about what had happened to me’
‘Thank you to all our generous donors!’ Thanks to appealing charity auction items like an Australian vacation from endo-warrior Bindi Sue Irwin-Powell, the Blossom Ball managed to raise $389,925 on Monday night towards research, training, and advocacy
VIPs: Lakshmi and her not-so-typical teenager watched all the action from table six inside the black-tie gala
‘Cheeky Pints and Pub Bites’: The famous foodie currently executive produces and hosts the London-set 20th season of the $250K reality competition Top Chef: World All-Stars, which airs Thursdays on Bravo (pictured with Brett Graham, Tom Colicchio, and Gail Simmons)
The famous foodie currently executive produces and hosts the London-set 20th season of the $250K reality competition Top Chef: World All-Stars, which airs Thursdays on Bravo.
The Blossom Ball honored EndoFound ambassadors Corinne Foxx and Olivia Culpo with awards for their work raising awareness about the painful medical condition, which reportedly affects over 6M American women.
Olivia – last seen in HBO Max’s The Culpo Sisters – opted for a black-ruffled Zuhair Murad gown selected by stylist Jennifer Mazur.
And while hairstylist Erick coiffed the 30-year-old reality star’s sleek bun, she applied her own make-up in the car on the way to the event.
‘Seeing “endometriosis” in big letters on the wall here makes me feel so hopeful and emotional,’ Culpo wrote via Instastory on Monday.
‘We may not have a cure yet but every bit of awareness is taking us one step closer.’
Miss Universe 2012 was joined at the Blossom Ball by her mother Susan Curran, who introduced her onstage.
Meanwhile, Corinne – who serves as DJ on Fox’s Beat Shazam – looked elegant in a white bejeweled maxi-dress beneath a matching bolo blazer.
Women of the hour: The Blossom Ball honored EndoFound ambassadors Corinne Foxx (L) and Olivia Culpo (R) with awards for their work raising awareness about the painful medical condition, which reportedly affects over 6M American women
Ruffled: Olivia – last seen in HBO Max’s The Culpo Sisters – opted for a black-ruffled Zuhair Murad gown selected by stylist Jennifer Mazur
Fully contoured complexion: And while hairstylist Erick coiffed the 30-year-old reality star’s sleek bun, she applied her own make-up in the car on the way to the event
Culpo wrote via Instastory on Monday: ‘Seeing “endometriosis” in big letters on the wall here makes me feel so hopeful and emotional. We may not have a cure yet but every bit of awareness is taking us one step closer’
‘#proud’: Miss Universe 2012 was joined at the Blossom Ball by her mother Susan Curran, who introduced her onstage
Angelic: Meanwhile, Corinne – who serves as DJ on Fox’s Beat Shazam – looked elegant in a white bejeweled maxi-dress beneath a matching bolo blazer
‘I love you to the moon and back’: The 29-year-old nepo-baby’s famous father Jamie Foxx congratulated her on receiving the Blossom Award
‘It’s an absolute full circle moment for me’: Foxx – whose mother is Air Force veteran Connie Kline – was ‘honored to be recognized’ by EndoFound following her own endometriosis diagnosis in 2018
The 29-year-old nepo-baby’s famous father Jamie Foxx congratulated her on receiving the Blossom Award.
‘She has been very open and honest about what she’s going through,’ the 55-year-old Oscar winner wrote on Instagram.
‘And being able to share her story has informed and lifted other people in need. I love you to the moon and back.’
Foxx – whose mother is Air Force veteran Connie Kline – was ‘honored to be recognized’ by EndoFound following her own endometriosis diagnosis in 2018.
‘I watched Halsey’s and Lena Dunham’s honoree speeches from the Blossom Ball [that year] to help get me through the hard days,’ Corinne explained.
‘To be in their shoes now is an absolute full circle moment for me. Thank you. Learn more about endometriosis & @endofound ‘s work at: endofound.org.’
Also being honored onstage was Northwell Health CEO Michael J. Dowling, who received the 2023 EndoFound Industry Award.
Multi-hyphenate artist Hannah Elless donned a red gown and belted The Wizard of Oz’s 1939 anthem Over the Rainbow for the captive crowd.
Feminist fighter: Also being honored onstage was Northwell Health CEO Michael J. Dowling, who received the 2023 EndoFound Industry Award
Serenade: Multi-hyphenate artist Hannah Elless donned a red gown and belted The Wizard of Oz’s 1939 anthem Over the Rainbow for the captive crowd
Speaking of ladies in red! Last Man Standing alum Amanda Fuller flaunted substantial cleavage in a spaghetti-strapped ball gown, which was accented by a fringed necklace
Ooh la la! The Young and the Restless alum Lexie Stevenson dared to bare in a red velvet halter gown and nude stilettos as she posed with Dahmer actor Asa Germann, who wore a simple black suit
Glammed up! Other attendees of the Blossom Ball included The Food That Built America star Adam Richman and golfer Samantha Stockton
Dog-lebrity: Even Doug the Pug put on his best black-tie attire to attend the feminist festivities with his handler Leslie Mosier wearing a periwinkle tulle creation
Speaking of ladies in red, Last Man Standing alum Amanda Fuller flaunted substantial cleavage in a spaghetti-strapped ball gown, which was accented by a fringed necklace.
The Young and the Restless alum Lexie Stevenson dared to bare in a red velvet halter gown and nude stilettos as she posed with Dahmer actor Asa Germann, who wore a simple black suit.
Other attendees of the Blossom Ball included The Food That Built America star Adam Richman and golfer Samantha Stockton.
Even Doug the Pug put on his best black-tie attire to attend the feminist festivities with his handler Leslie Mosier wearing a periwinkle tulle creation.
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