Giada De Laurentiis is beautiful and talented, but there’s a lot more to her that you probably don’t know.
First restaurant
She opened her first restaurant, Giada, in Las Vegas in 2014 — and it’s been uphill since then.
UCLA graduate
She makes the most delicious food, but she also has a degree in social anthropology from UCLA.
Best-selling author
She’s a The New York Times best-selling author, with her books like Feel Good Food and Everyday Italian.
Pastry chef dreams
Before she was a Food Network star, De Laurentiis enrolled in Paris’ prestigious culinary school Le Cordon Bleu.
Cooked for famous people
Among the famous faces De Laurentiis has cooked for are the British royal family.
She’s anti-social
She really doesn’t like touchy-feely fans. In fact, it’s the hardest part of her job.
Married a fashion designer
She married fashion designer Todd Thompson in 2003, but after 11 years together the pair called it quits.
Daughter’s name
However, they share a daughter, Jade Marie De Laurentiis Thompson, and “Giada” is the Italian word for “Jade.”
Oxfam
She also does a lot of good and is a celebrity ambassador for the international relief organization Oxfam.
Showbiz parents
She comes from a showbiz family: both her mother, Veronica De Laurentiis, and father, Alex De Benedetti, are actors.
Famous grandfather
According to TV Guide, she’s also the granddaughter of Italian film producer Dino De Laurentiis.
Tormented as a child
When she moved from Italy to the U.S. at age 7, De Laurentiis was tormented by other children.
Olive oil skin care
According to Celebrity Toob, De Laurentiis uses a mixture of olive oil and baking soda to keep her skin clear.
Tried her hand at acting
De Laurentiis is a multitalented woman who has also voiced a character for the animated show Handy Manny.
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