Padma Lakshmi celebrated her birthday in style

The Top Chef host and judge turned 52 on Sept. 1 and did so by sharing a gorgeous bikini picture.

Lakshmi's bikini pic, which she posted alongside the caption, "This is 52," is a bit of a throwback to her vacation in April.

She originally posted a video compilation of her trip to Hawaii with her daughter, Krishna, on Instagram on April 4, showing off a bit of fun on a rope swing.

In both the picture and the video, Lakshmi is wearing a simple black bikini with her hair flowing freely in the wind. She topped her locks with a tropical flower crown, the perfect accessory to celebrate her birthday.

Padma Lakshmi also shared a more reflective post about her birthday. Alongside her post, in which she wished everyone a happy Virgo season, she wrote, "​​It's been such a full year with highs and lows."

Lakshmi went on to detail those she lost this year, acknowledging that the "world will seem a bit darker without them." However, she wrote that she still has "so many blessings to count," adding, "This birthday has me feeling content and thankful, even if it is with a somewhat heavy heart."

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