Giada De Laurentiis 'Took Things Very Seriously' with Her Ex-Husband and Now She's 'Letting That Go' (Exclusive)

Giada De Laurentiis with ex-husband Todd Thompson in 2014.Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Giada De Laurentiissays the key to her romance with longtime boyfriendShane Farleyis “a lot of laughter.”The celebrity chef, who began dating Farley in 2015, revealed what makes their relationship work during an interview with PEOPLE to debut her upcoming cookbook,Super-Italian. “He has a lot of patience,” she says. “I think patience and laughter, and we try not to take things so seriously.

Giada De Laurentiis Reacts to Funny Video Suggesting She's Threatened by 'Culinary Icon' Ariana Grande

Giada De Laurentiis; Ariana Grande.Photo:JC Olivera/FilmMagic; Marleen Moise/WireImage JC Olivera/FilmMagic; Marleen Moise/WireImage CouldGiada De LaurentiisandAriana Grandebe future co-chefs?The television chef, whocut ties with Food Network in February 2023, responded to a funny video jokingthat she and Grande are now culinary “rivals.”TheWickedstar appeared on theWednesday, Nov. 6, episode ofLas Culturistaswith co-hostsBowen YangandMatt Rogers. On Friday, Nov. 15, De Laurentiis, 54, then reshared a 30-second clip of their filmed conversation and posted it to herTikTok pageshowing her reaction.

Giada De Laurentiis Reveals Her New CookbookSuper-Italianand the Chapter That Will 'Change Your Life' (Exclusive)

Giada De Laurentiis reveals her new cookbook, ‘Super-Italian’.Photo:Courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Giada De Laurentiishas found balance and she’s sharing it in her new cookbook. InSuper-Italian, out March 2025, the culinary star highlights six flavorful-yet-healthy superfoods she thinks everyone should have on hand: olives and olive oil, beans and legumes, cruciferous vegetables, small fish, vinegar and tomatoes. De Laurentiis, 54, began the project in 2021 following the release ofEat Better, Feel Better.

Giada De Laurentiis Stuns in a Pink Swimsuit During 'the Most Incredible Trip'

Giada De Laurentiis in Ischia, Italy.Photo:Giada DeLaurentiis/Instagram Giada DeLaurentiis/Instagram Giada De Laurentiisexplored her family’s roots while on a recent vacation. On Aug. 29, the former Food Network star shared an Instagram post chronicling her week in Ischia, Italy, with photos and videos of her adventures. “I spent a week in Ischia earlier this summer with my fam & it was the most incredible trip.. soo I put together a guide to share my recs with you all & it’s finally out in the world!

Giancarlo Esposito Reveals His 1 'Request' When JoiningThe Mandalorianand How James Earl Jones Inspired Moff Gideon

Giancarlo Esposito in ‘The Mandalorian’ as Moff Gideon.Photo:Lucasfilm Ltd. Lucasfilm Ltd. Giancarlo Espositois revealing how he prepared forThe Mandalorian.During his panel at Comic-Con in Los Angeles on Oct. 5, Esposito opened up about the research he did before filming began. When asked who and what influenced his role, he revealed he took notes from several people.“I went back and I watchedPeter Cushing’s performance — his Grand Moff performance was very interesting to me,” he explained.