Giada De Laurentiis is an Italian-American chef, entrepreneur, author, and television personality, best known as the host of Food Network's "Giada at Home" and a frequent contributor to NBC's "Today". She is also the founder of GDL Foods, a catering business. De Laurentiis has received numerous accolades including a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lifestyle Host and a Gracie Award for Best Television Host. She was named as one of the Global 100 in Hospitality by the International Hospitality Institute.
6 hours ago : Giada De Laurentiis Gets Emotional Dropping Daughter Jade Off at College
Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis experiences an emotional milestone as she helps her daughter, Jade, move into her college dorm, reflecting on the support system required during this transition.
1923: Paternal Grandmother Born
In 1923, Pamela De Benedetti née Leslie-Jones, Giada De Laurentiis' paternal grandmother, was born.
February 1970: Parents' Marriage
In February 1970, Giada De Laurentiis' parents, Veronica De Laurentiis and Alex De Benedetti, got married.
August 22, 1970: Giada De Laurentiis Born
On August 22, 1970, Giada Pamela De Laurentiis, also known as Giada Pamela De Benedetti, was born in Italy. She is a chef, entrepreneur, writer, and television personality.
1996: Graduated from UCLA
In 1996, Giada De Laurentiis graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a bachelor's degree in social anthropology.
1998: Paternal Grandmother Died
In 1998, Pamela De Benedetti née Leslie-Jones, Giada De Laurentiis' paternal grandmother, passed away.
2002: Contacted by Food Network
In 2002, after working as a food stylist and styling a piece in Food & Wine magazine, Giada De Laurentiis was contacted by the Food Network.
April 5, 2003: Everyday Italian Premieres
On April 5, 2003, Giada De Laurentiis' daytime cooking show, Everyday Italian, premiered on the Food Network.
May 25, 2003: Married Todd Thompson
On May 25, 2003, Giada De Laurentiis married Todd Thompson, a fashion designer.
2003: Brother's Death
In 2003, Giada De Laurentiis' brother, Dino Alexander II, a Hollywood film editor, died of melanoma.
October 2005: Hosting Behind the Bash
In October 2005, Giada De Laurentiis began hosting Behind the Bash, a program examining the catering process behind big event extravaganzas.
November 2006: Iron Chef America Appearance
In November 2006, Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay competed against Rachael Ray and Mario Batali on an episode of Iron Chef America, and were defeated.
January 2007: Giada's Weekend Getaways Debuts
In January 2007, Giada De Laurentiis' third show, Giada's Weekend Getaways, debuted on Food Network, featuring culinary destinations in various locales.
March 29, 2008: Daughter Jade Marie Born
On March 29, 2008, Giada De Laurentiis and Todd Thompson's daughter, Jade Marie De Laurentiis-Thompson, was born.
2008: Barilla Gourmet Line Launch & Giada at Home Premieres
In 2008, Giada De Laurentiis and the Barilla Group launched an Italian gourmet line under the Academia Barilla name. Also in 2008, Giada at Home premiered on the Food Network.
2008: Daytime Emmy Award
In 2008, Giada De Laurentiis won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lifestyle Host.
2009: Handy Manny Voice Role
In 2009, Giada De Laurentiis became the voice of "Paulette", a character on the animated children's show Handy Manny.
June 2010: The Next Food Network Star Mentor
In June 2010, Giada De Laurentiis became a regularly appearing mentor to the finalists on The Next Food Network Star.
2013: Lasagna Pan Recall
In 2013, ceramic lasagna pans under the Giada De Laurentiis brand were recalled after they cracked and caused injuries.
May 2014: Opened Restaurant Giada
In May 2014, Giada De Laurentiis opened her first restaurant, simply called "Giada", located in the Cromwell in Las Vegas.
December 29, 2014: Separation Announcement
On December 29, 2014, Giada De Laurentiis announced on her website that she and Todd Thompson had separated in July 2014 and would end their marriage.
2014: Pixie Hollow Bake Off Voice Role
In 2014, Giada De Laurentiis voiced the character of Gelata in the U.S. version of the Tinker Bell special Pixie Hollow Bake Off.
September 3, 2015: Divorce Finalized
On September 3, 2015, the divorce between Giada De Laurentiis and Todd Thompson was finalized.
November 2015: Relationship with Shane Farley
Since November 2015, Giada De Laurentiis has been romantically involved with TV producer Shane Farley.
2017: Giadzy.com Launched
In 2017, Giada De Laurentiis launched a new e-commerce platform called Giadzy.com, which aims to showcase new recipes, provide travel and cooking tips, as well as sell high-quality products.
2018: Scooby-Doo! and the Gourmet Ghost Voice Role
In 2018, Giada De Laurentiis voiced herself in the movie Scooby-Doo! and the Gourmet Ghost.
2018: Opened Pronto by Giada
In early 2018, Giada De Laurentiis opened a second restaurant called "Pronto by Giada" in Caesars Palace, which is a fast casual dining restaurant.
June 26, 2020: Daytime Emmy Award for Giada Entertains
On June 26, 2020, Giada De Laurentiis' Food Network series Giada Entertains won a Daytime Emmy Award as Outstanding Culinary Series.
July 26, 2020: Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Culinary Host
On July 26, 2020, Giada De Laurentiis won the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Culinary Host.
2022: Target Carries Only Books
In 2022, Target seemed to only carry Giada De Laurentiis' books, including a Target edition of Eat Better, Feel Better.
February 10, 2023: Amazon Studios Deal and Oceania Cruises Godmother
On February 10, 2023, Giada De Laurentiis signed a multi-year deal with Amazon Studios for unscripted programming. Later in February, she was named godmother for Oceania Cruises' ship Vista.
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