Girls' night out! Padma Lakshmi looks stunning in striped monochrome as she cheers on the Knicks with adorable daughter Krishna

By Jason Chester

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She was last spotted flaunting her incredible bikini body while holidaying in Miami – but while Padma Lakshmi’s curves were well covered on her latest outing, there was no masking the broad, beaming smile that lit up her dusky features.

Her high spirits may well have had something to do with daughter Krishna, who accompanied her mother to a New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden on Monday evening.

The adorable 3-year-old wore a pair of regulation ear mufflers used to drown out the deafening roar of the crowd as the home team narrowly lost a closely fought match against Washington Wizards. 

A show of support: Padma Lakshmi and daughter Krishna were on hand to support New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Monday evening, but it wasn't enough to prevent the home side from narrowly losing

A show of support: Padma Lakshmi and daughter Krishna were on hand to support New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Monday evening, but it wasn't enough to prevent the home side from narrowly losing

Krishna, Padma’s only child with venture capitalist Adam Dell, also sported an orange Knicks shirt while sitting on her mother’s lap for the duration of the game, which ended 102-101.

Clearly delighted to be spending quality time with her daughter, 43-year-old Padma joined in the spirit of the occasion by cheering on The Knicks from their prime position on two courtside seats.

The cookbook author and actress looked smart in a monochrome striped top with ruched shoulders, while black skinny jeans and leather boots rounded off the ensemble. 

I've got you: The Indian born author and actress lets her hair down with 3-year-old Krishna

I've got you: The Indian born author and actress lets her hair down with 3-year-old Krishna

Me and my girl: Padma and Krishna, her only child with venture capitalist Adam Dell, were courtside for the game on Monday night
Me and my girl: Padma and Krishna, her only child with venture capitalist Adam Dell, were courtside for the game on Monday night

Me and my girl: Padma and Krishna, her only child with venture capitalist Adam Dell, were courtside for the game on Monday night

High spirits: Both Padma and her infant daughter were in a good mood as they cheered on the home side

High spirits: Both Padma and her infant daughter were in a good mood as they cheered on the home side

As always her raven hair was casually parted down the centre and hung in two long curtains on either side of her face, and the relaxed look mirrored her easy-going demeanour.

Writing on Twitter shortly before the game ended, Padma’s excitement regarding events on court was evident as the two teams desperately fought for the winning points.

‘We are 100 all! 22 secs to go #goknicks! she wrote. 

Good cheer: Mother and daughter root for the Knicks, who would go on to lose the game 102-101

Good cheer: Mother and daughter root for the Knicks, who would go on to lose the game 102-101

Padma, who shares custody of her daughter with Dell, was previously spotted showing off an enviably toned figure during a recent stay in Miami.

But while she has a body most women half her age would want, she says it isn’t necessarily the result of a healthy, balanced diet. 

'I love food way too much to starve myself just to look good,' Padma said in the latest edition of Fitness magazine. ‘I will put in the work at the gym so I can enjoy what I eat.'

Toned and trim: Padma showed off her incredible body during a recent trip to Miami
Toned and trim: Padma showed off her incredible body during a recent trip to Miami

Toned and trim: Padma showed off her incredible body in a red bikini during a recent trip to Miami

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dusky beauty, DM, really? What century are you living in?

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One night stand with another rich fella - or maybe 2? - finally gave her a kid... Very happy turnaround! Ugly woman on the inside. She could teach her kid a thing or 2 on how to make it in life. PS There are so many people on this planet: l bet they could have found an actual chef to host Top Chef... Someone who actually knows you know...

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What a beautiful family !...

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Am I supposed to know who she is (or care)?

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Ugh.. another publicity seeking money grubbing very average looking woman.

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MIX children come out so good.

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That kid is wearing those ear muffs so she doesn't have to listen to Padma aimless chat.

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Cute little girl. She looks nothing like her mother.

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Daymn! Great body!

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Gorgeous.

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