Gail Simmons Explains Why She's Been Wearing Big Glasses on 'Top Chef' Lately
Gail Simmons is opening up about her latest accessories on the recent episodes of Top Chef.
The 49-year-old cookbook author and judge on the cooking competition took to her Instagram account to share the reason behind wearing big glasses on the last couple episodes.
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“This is a makeup and wardrobe appreciation post. ???? Lots of people asking about the glasses I wore on the last 2 episodes of @bravotopchef, assuming they were for reading. I actually wear contacts and both are 100% clear lenses, worn as an accessory only,” she started out her post, before diving in to explain why she’s wearing them.
“Here’s why: just 48 hrs before we shot episode 3, I tripped on a high sidewalk (no idea how!) and fell face-first into a boulder. No joke. It’s a miracle I didn’t break my nose, crush my cheekbone, or cause serious damage to my eye,” she shared. “After a doctor examined me and determined it was just bad bruising, @tarapagliara and @charlotterose_style sprang into action to make sure the show could go on, finding heavy-duty prosthetic makeup and the right glasses to cover it all up for camera.”
Gail continued, “It healed within 2 weeks but I’ve never been more grateful to these two pros for their support and smarts. The wildest part is that even most of our crew couldn’t tell.”
Last year, Padma Lakshmi opened up about leaving her Top Chef hosting gig after 17 years.