Padma Lakshmi Opens Up About Her Decision To Talk About Her Rape | TODAY

In a New York Times op-ed in September, “Top Chef” host Padma Lakshmi spoke out for the first time about being raped when she was 16. In a TODAY exclusive, Lakshmi talks to Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb about her decision to share her story, why she didn’t report it at the time, and what she wants survivors to know. "We have to stop thinking about these people who it happens to (as) victims, but as survivors." » Subscribe to TODAY: http://on.today.com/SubscribeToTODAY » Watch the latest from TODAY: http://bit.ly/LatestTODAY About: TODAY brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on money, health and parenting. We wake up every morning to give you and your family all you need to start your day. If it matters to you, it matters to us. We are in the people business. Subscribe to our channel for exclusive TODAY archival footage & our original web series. Connect with TODAY Online! Visit TODAY's Website: http://on.today.com/ReadTODAY Find TODAY on Facebook: http://on.today.com/LikeTODAY Follow TODAY on Twitter: http://on.today.com/FollowTODAY Follow TODAY on Google+: http://on.today.com/PlusTODAY Follow TODAY on Instagram: http://on.today.com/InstaTODAY Follow TODAY on Pinterest: http://on.today.com/PinTODAY #PadmaLakshmi #TopChef #TodayShow Padma Lakshmi Opens Up About Her Decision To Talk About Her Rape | TODAY