Giada De Laurentiis Net Worth (Money & Salary)
Giada De Laurentiis Net Worth (Money & Salary)
February 12, 2025
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Giada De Laurentiis’ Net Worth and Salary
Giada De Laurentiis, an Italian-American chef, writer, and TV personality, boasts a net worth of $30 million. She gained fame as the host of Food Network shows such as “Everyday Italian” and “Giada at Home.” De Laurentiis is also a successful author.
Early Life
Born on August 22, 1970, in Rome, Italy, Giada Pamela De Benedetti, later known as Giada De Laurentiis, is the eldest child of actress Veronica De Laurentiis and actor/producer Alex De Benedetti. She has three younger siblings: a sister, Eloisa, and two brothers, Igor and Dino Alexander II. Giada spent much of her childhood in the kitchen, including at her grandfather Dino De Laurentiis’ restaurant, DDL Foodshow. After her parents’ divorce, her mother relocated her and her siblings to Southern California, adopting the De Laurentiis surname. Giada attended Marymount High School in Los Angeles and went on to graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1996 with a degree in social anthropology.
Television Career
Following her college graduation, De Laurentiis studied at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, France, with hopes of becoming a pastry chef. Returning to Los Angeles, she worked in local restaurants and as a food stylist. Her talents caught the attention of the Food Network when she styled a piece in “Food & Wine” magazine in 2002.
The Food Network offered her the chance to host her show, leading to the debut of “Everyday Italian” in 2003. Despite initial backlash, De Laurentiis continued to host successful shows like “Behind the Bash” and “Giada’s Weekend Getaways.” She has received multiple Daytime Emmy Awards for her work.
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Other Ventures and Projects
In 2008, De Laurentiis collaborated with the Barilla Group to launch an Italian gourmet pasta line. She later partnered with Target to release a line of kitchen supplies. Additionally, she owns successful restaurants such as GIADA and Pronto by Giada.
Personal Life
De Laurentiis was married to Todd Thompson in 2003 and has a daughter named Jade Marie De Laurentiis-Thompson. They divorced in 2015, and she is currently in a relationship with TV producer Shane Farley.
Real Estate
In recent years, Giada has purchased homes in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.