Congratulations to Padma Parvati Lakshmi and Salman Rushdie, who were married in New York City last week. Rushdie said he first noticed the Indian actress, model, and host of a popular Italian variety program when he saw her pictures in a magazine: "Since his third marriage was ailing at this time, he also admitted that the comely photographs of Ms. Lakshmi made him think, 'If I ever meet this girl, my goose is cooked.'" After seeing these comely photographs ourselves, we understand his feelings completely.

Padma Lakshmi (nude photos @ interfree.it)
Vows: Padma Lakshmi and Salman Rushdie (NY Times)