Giada De Laurentiis is a renowned Italian-American chef, TV personality, and author. She comes from a very well-known family as her mother was an actress and her grandparents were entertainment industry stars as well. Early on, Giada worked at several Los Angeles restaurants and this experience helped her hone her culinary skills. She first became widely known after landing a cooking show on the Food Network, Everyday Italian, in 2003. The show was a massive success and turned her into a popular celebrity chef. From there on, she has done many more TV shows, including Giada at Home, Giada in Italy, and Giada’s Weekend Getaways.
Alongside that, Laurentiis is a reputed author too and many of her cookbooks have generated great sales volumes. Giada’s popularity and expertise have made her a household name and turned her into a role model for aspiring chefs and food enthusiasts alike. Now moving from her professional achievements to family life, Giada De Laurentiis had a 12 years marriage with fashion designer Todd Thompson from 2003 to 2015. Afterward, she became romantically involved with TV producer Shane Farley.
Giada De Laurentiis Personal Details:
- Complete Name: Giada Pamela De Benedetti
- Nicknames: Giada
- Date of Birth: August 22, 1970
- Birthplace: Rome, Lazio, Italy
- Nationality: Italian
- Occupation: Chef and TV Personality
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Religion: Roman Catholicism
- Race/ Ethnicity: White
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Light Brown
Giada De Laurentiis Height Weight Shoe Size Body Measurements Facts
Giada De Laurentiis Family Details:
- Father Name: Alex De Benedetti (Actor)
- Mother Name: Veronica De Laurentiis (Actress)
- Sibling Name: Igor De Laurentiis and Dino A. De Laurentiis (Younger Brothers), Eloisa De Laurentiis (Younger Sister)
- Spouse Name: Todd Thompson (m. 2003–2015)
- Children Name: Jade Marie De Laurentiis Thompson (Daughter)
Giada De Laurentiis Relationships History:
- Todd Thompson – Fashion Designer (2003-2015)
- Shane Farley – TV Producer (2015-Present)
Giada De Laurentiis Career Highlights:
- First Book: Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes (2005)
- First TV Show: Everyday Italian (2003)
Giada De Laurentiis Distinctive Features:
- Warm smile
- Charming personality
Giada De Laurentiis Body Measurements:
Listed below are the celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis height, weight, shoe size, and other body measurement statistics.
- Build: Slim
- Height in Feet: 5’3”
- Height in Centimeters: 160 cm
- Weight in Kilogram: 53 kg
- Weight in Pounds: 117 pounds
- Feet/ Shoe Size: 6.5 (US)
- Body Measurements: 35-24-34
Giada De Laurentiis Interesting Facts:
- Giada holds a bachelor’s degree in social anthropology.
- Her multiple cookbooks have become New York Times bestsellers.
- She has received many awards for her culinary skills and television work.
- Before coming into the limelight, she worked at several Los Angeles restaurants, including the Wolfgang Puck-owned Spago.
