Padma Lakshmi vs. Adam Dell: Sides Speak Out

Padma Lakshmi is an expert in the kitchen, but the model/author has been taken to court by ex-boyfriend Adam Dell.

This venture capitalist has filed a lawsuit against the Top Chef host and is seeking custody of the pair's daughter, Krishna. At issue? How much time Dell can spend with her after she turns a year old next month.

"Adam Dell, above all else, wants to have an active and substantial role in the upbringing of his daughter with Padma Lakshmi," his lawyer tells The New York Post. "Mr. Dell has tried his best to avoid going to court."

While a rep for Lakshmi says she wants this matter to remain private, the star's attorney, Jay D. Silverstein, has released the following statement:

"The facts in the court papers are inaccurate and misleading. Ms. Lakshmi looks forward to correcting the record in the courts, not the press.  She is saddened and gravely disappointed that Mr. Dell has chosen a very public means of filing his petition with the court rather than doing so in a confidential or sealed manner which is customary in cases involving a very young child.

"Ms. Lakshmi believes that the manner in which the papers (Read more...)

Padma Speaks Out On Custody Battle

This morning, we reported the saddening news that Padma Lakshmi find herself in a bitter custody battle with baby daddy Adam Dell. Adam reportedly filed for full custody this week throwing a huge wrench in their ongoing negotiations.

A rep for Padma has come forward with a statement from the Top Chef star in response to this latest development. The rep explains:

"Ms. Lakshmi believes that family matters should be kept private. She asks that those who join her in wanting the best for her daughter do the same. 24 hours after the New York Post was told about Adam Dell's lawsuit, neither Padma Lakshmi nor her lawyers has received a copy of it; they only learned of it through a statement Mr. Dell provided to the press. Ms. Lakshmi's sole interest lies in preserving the privacy and welfare of her daughter and in working out and fair and amicable agreement out of the media's glare."

Sorry, but it doesn't sound like that is going to possible, not with your ex's big mouth.

We hope you two will find a way to settle this civilly though, for the baby's sake.

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Baby Daddy Dramaz For Padma Lakshmi

Poor kid! Thankfully, she’s to young to realize her parents are at WAR!

Top Chef star Padma Lakshmi is having some, oh let’s say, communication issues with her baby’s father, Adam Dell. This week, Adam upped his game and filed paperwork to get custody of their daughter, 11-month-old daughter, Krishna Thea Lakshmi. As it stands, he already gets 9 days a month with her, but that simply isn’t enough for him.

Sources explain that the couple was meant to settle on a new custody arrangement once Krishna turns a year old. However, negotiations fell apart and now Adam is playing hardball to get want he wants. He’s complained to the courts that Padma only gives him seven hours a week to spend with the baby, but Padma’s camp insists she has never denied him a day of visitation. There’s also some talk that this custody battle is all a ruse and that what Adam’s really after is a fresh start with Padma. He’s insistent that the pair should start a relationship, but Padma just isn’t having it. She’s told friends that she simply wants nothing to do with him, not even child support!

We’d take the hint, Adam. If you (Read more...)

Adam Dell Takes Padma Lakshmi to Court

Halle Berry is not the only beauty in a custody battle with an ex.

Adam Dell, the ex-boyfriend of Top Chef judge Padma Lakshmi and the father of 11-month old Krishna, has filed documents in a Manhattan court that seek to make the former couple's custody agreement official.

Dell and Lakshmi had arranged a legal system-free deal that allowed the former to visit his daughter nine days per month, but that contract will be nullified when she turns a year old on February 20.

With the relationship between the two having turned sour - partly, TMZ reports, over Dell's hatred of his child's name - the pair will now go to court to decide parental guidelines.

Friends of the model/author says she feels "bullied" by her ex and fears this is Dell's way of forcing her into a relationship with him.

‘Top Chef’ Star’s Baby Daddy: I Want Custody!

Filed under: Padma Lakshmi, Adam Dell, Celebrity Justice

The baby daddy of " Top Chef " star Padma Lakshmi has filed legal papers to wrestle custody away from her ... TMZ has learned. Adam Dell -- brother of the computer king -- filed papers today in a Manhattan (Read more...)

15 Celebrity Babies Born in 2010

2010 has been the year of the celebrity baby with big stars including John Travolta and Kevin Costner welcoming new additions in to their family. Here is a look at 15 babies who were born to celebrity parents this year: we’ll undoubtedly witness their Willow Smith-inspired attempts at breaking in to stardom in a few years time!

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz – Egypt Daoud

Amy Adams and Darren Le Gallo – Aviana Olea Le Gallo

Amy Poehler and Will Arnett – Abel James Arnett

Kelly Preston and John Travolta – Benjamin

Claudia Schiffer and Matthew Vaughan – Cosima Violet

Kevin Costner and Wife – Grace Avery Costner

Rebecca Gayheart and Eric Dane – Billie Beatrice Dane

Padma Lakshmi – Krishna Thea Lakshmi

Mark Wahlberg and Rhea Durham – Grace Margaret

Celine Dion and Rene Angelil – Eddy & Nelson

Mario Lopez and Courtney Laine Mazza – Gia Francesca

Dannii Minogue and Kris Smith – Ethan Edward

Christina Milian and The Dream – Violet Madison

Viveca Paulin and Will Ferrell – Axel

Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves – Vida Alves McConaughey

15 Celebrity Single Moms

With celebrity divorces rampant these days amongst other factors, it’s only natural that there would be lots of single moms doing it for themselves in celebville. Sandra Bullock recently adopted her own child even though her relationship with Jesse James had come to an end, and other moms such as Kate Moss go from boyfriend to boyfriend, but don’t feel like settling on anyone in particular just yet. Here is a look at the independent women that balance being a single parent with their careers.

Denise Richards

Teri Hatcher

Sharon Stone

Sandra Bullock

Reese Witherspoon

Pamela Anderson

Padma Lakshmi

Minnie Driver

Michelle Williams

Mia Farrow

Mary Louise Parker

Liv Tyler

Kate Winslet

Kate Moss

Kate Hudson

Women’s Wear Daily Anniversary Party Gathers Fashion Elite & Olsen Twins

   View the Gallery / 29 Photos » Last night the A-listers from the fashion world stepped out for the annual Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) party in NYC, and up-and-coming designers Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen attended, but looked a bit absurd in their oversized fur coats, looking like they were about to explore Narnia. The 24-year-olds Read More ...

Janet Jackson And Anne Hathaway Celebrate Halloween!

Fierce!

Janet Jackson and Anne Hathaway celebrated Halloween along with other celebs Rachel Zoe and Top Chef's Padma Lakshmi at the 2010 Lanvin Halloween Extravaganza Masquerade Ball, celebrating the Madison Ave launch party at the Lanvin Boutique in New York.

We're not too sure about what's going on with Janet's pencil thin mustache, but we're loving Anne's mask!

[Image via WENN.]

Janet Jackson And Anne Hathaway Celebrate Halloween!

Fierce!

Janet Jackson and Anne Hathaway celebrated Halloween along with other celebs Rachel Zoe and Top Chef's Padma Lakshmi at the 2010 Lanvin Halloween Extravaganza Masquerade Ball, celebrating the Madison Ave launch party at the Lanvin Boutique in New York.

We're not too sure about what's going on with Janet's pencil thin mustache, but we're loving Anne's mask!

[Image via WENN.]