Star Biography

Giada De Laurentiis is an Emmy® Award-winning chef, television personality, New York Times bestselling author, restaurateur and one of the most recognizable names in food and lifestyle entertainment. Born in Rome and trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, De Laurentiis first rose to prominence as the host of Food Network's "Everyday Italian" and has since starred in numerous hit series, including "Giada at Home," "Giada Entertains" and "Giada in Italy." She is the author of 11 New York Times bestselling cookbooks, including her latest, "Super-Italian"; founder of the lifestyle brand Giadzy; and a longtime "Today" show contributor.

Beyond publishing and television, De Laurentiis has built a growing restaurant empire with GIADA and Pronto by Giada in Las Vegas, Luna and Pronto by Giada in Scottsdale, and her newest concepts, Sorellina and Sorella in the Chicagoland area.