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Born in Rome
Giada was born in Rome, Italy. She comes from a family of show business. Her mother was an actress. Her father was an actor and producer. -
Age 7, Moves to the United States
At the age of seven, Giada moved to the Los Angeles, California. At the time, she did not speak any English. -
Graduates with an anthropology degree
Even though she graduated with an anthrolpolgy degree, she still found a passion for baking. She began studying at Le Cordon Bleu as a pastry chef. She then worked as a chef at restaraunts. -
Marries her husband, Todd
Giada wed her long time boyfriend. The two had been dating since she was 19 years old. -
"Everyday Italian" Debut
Her first television show hits the Food Network. She admitted to having a hard time adjusting to life in front of the camera. Eventually, she found her way. It became a success on the network. -
Her first cookbook released
Her first cookbook piggybacked off her show. It was called "Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes". She went on to release six more books. -
"Giada's Weekend Getaways" Debut
She earned a prime time spot on the Food Network with this show. It featured her traveling cities' well-known restaurants. -
Daughter, Jade, born
The only daughter of Giada and Tom. She is often a deciding factor on many of the meals she makes at home. The two state they have no plans for future babies. -
"Giada at Home" Premires
Making a transition from her other shows, Giada cooks meals in her own kitchen. She makes meals for events for her friends and family, giving it a more homey vibe. -
Target Line Launched
She partnered with Target to create a line of products. Some include pasta sauces and flavored coffee to bakeware and cookware.
