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54 years old (Born on August 22, 1970)

American, Chef; She is famous from Food Network.

She was given a small role in one of her aunt's films and despised being in front of the camera. She doesn't even enjoy having pictures taken of her. She tried her best to stay away from the entertainment industry. Her husband, Todd Thompson, is a clothing designer for Anthropologie. De Laurentiis studied at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris before becoming a professional chef. Niece of Raffaella De Laurentiis, Federico De Laurentiis, Francesca DeLaurentiis. Daughter of Veronica De Laurentiis.

Giada and her husband, Todd Thompson, became the parents of a girl, Jade Marie De Laurentiis Thompson, on March 29, 2008 in Los Angeles.

Before having her own television show on the Food Network, Giada worked for Wolfgang Puck and as a food magazine stylist for magazines like "Food & Wine".

Sister-in-law of Talley Singer.

Her name is Italian for "jade.".

Granddaughter of producer Dino De Laurentiis and Silvana Mangano.

Sister of Dino De Laurentiis, Eloisa De Laurentiis and Igor De Laurentiis.

Announced on "Today" (1952) that she and her husband are expecting a baby in April 2008 (November 2007).

She holds a degree in social anthropology from UCLA (1996)

Her private chef/catering company is called GDL and is based in Los Angeles.