Quick Info
| Profession | Chef, television host, and author |
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| Nationality | Italian-American |
| Date of Birth | 22/08/1970 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Rome, Italy |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Giada De Laurentiis
Giada De Laurentiis was eliminated from Dancing with the Stars Season 35 alongside her professional partner Alan Bersten. The pair had earned a low score for their salsa routine during the show's themed episode. She had joined the competition partly to show her daughter the value of facing personal fears.
Giada De Laurentiis served as a correspondent for NBC's Today show at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, Italy, which began on February 6. It was her fourth Olympics covering the Games for the show. She drew on her Italian heritage for the assignment.
Giada De Laurentiis announced her new lifestyle series Giada in the Kitchen, her first major TV project since leaving Food Network in 2023. The show premiered on Amazon Prime Video on June 23, 2025, and features her working alongside designer Erick Garcia.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Giada De Laurentiis is an Italian-American chef, writer, restaurateur, and television personality known for her Food Network programs and Italian-themed cookbooks. |
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| Early Life | Born Giada Pamela De Benedetti in Rome, she is the granddaughter of film producer Dino De Laurentiis. Her family relocated to Los Angeles when she was a child. |
| Recognition | She received a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lifestyle Host and was inducted into the Culinary Hall of Fame in 2012. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5′ 3″ (1.60 m) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Marymount High School, Los Angeles |
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| Undergraduate | Bachelor's degree in anthropology, University of California, Los Angeles (1996) |
| Culinary Training | Le Cordon Bleu, Paris (cuisine and pastry) |
Personal Life
| Current Partner | Shane Farley (relationship reported from 2015) |
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| Marital Status | Divorced |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Todd Thompson (married 25/05/2003; divorced 2014) |
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| Partner | Shane Farley |
Family
| Parents | Veronica De Laurentiis (mother) and Alex De Benedetti (father) |
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| Grandfather | Dino De Laurentiis, film producer |
| Grandmother | Silvana Mangano, actress |
| Aunt | Raffaella De Laurentiis, film producer |
| Uncle | Federico De Laurentiis |
| Children | Jade Marie De Laurentiis-Thompson |
| Siblings | Two younger brothers and a younger sister |
Career
| Early Career | Trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, then worked at the Ritz-Carlton Fine Dining Room and Wolfgang Puck's Spago in Beverly Hills |
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| Food Network | Joined Food Network in 2002 after a food styling project drew the network's attention |
| Notable Shows | Everyday Italian, Giada at Home, Giada Entertains, Behind the Bash, Giada in the Kitchen (Amazon Prime Video, 2025), Dancing with the Stars Season 35 (2026) |
| Publishing | Author of several Italian-themed cookbooks, including New York Times bestsellers |
| Business | Founder of GDL Foods and Giadzy |
| Later Career | Left Food Network in 2023 for a multiyear deal with Amazon Studios; served as a correspondent for NBC's Today show at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics |
Favourites
| Cuisine | Italian |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Her grandfather's restaurant, DDL Foodshow, was a childhood haunt where she spent much of her time. | |
| 2. She reportedly did not plan to appear on camera until Food Network courted her for her first cooking show. | |
| 3. Her father, Alex De Benedetti, was a close associate of Dino De Laurentiis. | |
| 4. She moved from Rome to Los Angeles at around age seven and initially had difficulty with English. |
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