Who Is Giada De Laurentiis' Boyfriend? All About Shane Farley

Mar. 15, 2025

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Giada De LaurentiisandShane Farley’s love is going strong.

When thepair met in 2013, De Laurentiis was married to her then-husband, Todd Thompson, with whom she shares her daughter,Jade.

“After I divorced, I spent about a year and a half alone, not dating, just figuring things out,” she told PEOPLE in 2018. “I had been with Jade’s dad for 25 years. I didn’t know what it meant not to be married. Once I got settled,Shane and I reconnected, and I felt like a kid again."

De Laurentiis and Farley have been together for nearly 10 years. The cookbook author told PEOPLE in October 2024 that their successful relationship is thanks to “a lot of laughter” and “patience.”

So who is Shane Farley? Here’s everything to know about De Laurentiis’ longtime boyfriend.

He is an award-winning producer

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While his girlfriend has spent most of her career working in front of the camera, Farley has spent his behind it.

He is a four-time Emmy Award-winning producer, who has created, managed and consulted on hit shows includingThe Rachael Ray Show,The Voice,The Rosie O’Donnell ShowandThe Steve Harvey Show.

He also worked behind the scenes on De Laurentiis’ show,Giada at Home 2.0, while quarantining with the culinary expert during COVID-19.

“Never thought I’d be shooting a @foodnetwork show on my iPhone.. but here we are! Giada at home 2.0 season is premiering this Sat at 12pm on @foodnetwork! Here’s a bts look at how we shot it… a family project!!! Special thx to Jadey & @shanefarley #wecook,” shecaptioned the video.

He met De Laurentiis through work

“I just thought she was really smart and funny and I thought, ‘God, she would be a great host for a show,'” he previously told PEOPLE about their initial meeting.

Although the talk show didn’t come to fruition, Farley and De Laurentiis remained good friends.

They started dating in 2015 after he moved to Los Angeles

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“We would bump into each other, we would grab a drink,” he shared with PEOPLE in 2018. “We were just friends and then eventually we started dating.”

“Giada is one of the most positive people I have ever met," he said. “She’s warm and absolutely beautiful — what you see on the outside is there on the inside as well."

He was previously married

Farley was previously wed from 2000 to 2015 to New York-based personal trainer Jennifer Giamo.

The pair divorced in 2015, shortly before he moved to L.A. for work, and do not share any children.

His ex-wife wrote a candid piece forThrive Globalabout their divorce and turning to meditation and Shamanism to get through the difficult time.

“As someone who hardly missed a workout, I didn’t have the energy to walk my dog,” she wrote. “I was caught in the trap of destructive behavior despite my predilection toward wellness. I knew I had to try something different. A friend suggested I see her Shaman … Learning to cope in the aftermath of divorce using these types of alternative methods can offer hope in what seems like a hopeless situation.”

He’s close to De Laurentiis’ daughter, Jade

Farley has not only developed a close relationship with De Laurentiis over the years — but also with her daughter, Jade.

“I do not have children and to be able to have such a well-adjusted, fun kid around has been really nice,” Farley previously told PEOPLE. “She’s just a great child. She’s smart. She’s funny. She’s adorable.”

The trio can frequently be seen together on social media, spending holidays together, vacationing and celebrating momentous occasions such as her middle school graduation in 2022.

The proud mom posted a carousel of images that included one of Jade posing with Farley on her big day.

“I can’t believe how fast time flies! Soo proud of u Jadey! ♥️ On to the next exciting chapter- 9th grade!! #mommymoments,” shecaptioned the post.

He and De Laurentiis like to travel

De Laurentiis and Farley work hard and play hard. Over the last two years, they have traveled toHawaii,Miami,Italyand theBig Applejust to name a few, taking in the sights and enjoying decadent meals.

Jade frequently travels with them, but when she doesn’t, she’s top of mind. While theGiadzyfounder and her boyfriend were on acouple’s trip to New York Cityin 2022, the famous mom posted about how she spent most of their trip on the phone with her daughter who was away at summer camp.

“Shane’s really enjoying our trip 🤪@shanefarley,” she captioned thevideo montageof her walking around town appearing to constantly be on the phone.

He knows the way to De Laurentiis’ heart is through food

When you’re a renowned chef, sometimes you just want someone to cook for you! Forher 52nd birthday, Farley rose to the occasion and made his leading lady chicken biryani upon her request, a dish that took him four days to perfect for the birthday girl.

His hard work paid off – De Laurentiis loved it. “The man has been working on this dish for four days, and it is divine,” she said.

He encouraged De Laurentiis to remodel her kitchen with a cutout of herself buried in it

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In the 2021 discovery+ special,My Dream Kitchen: Giada De Laurentiis, the renowned chef gave viewers a glimpse into creating her custom kitchen from the ground up, perfect for her professional cooking needs.

While under construction, De Laurentiis, Jade and Farley went to see the progress. Farley brought along a surprise he thought would be good to incorporate into the space – acardboard cutout of De Laurentiisin a black evening gown.

“This is what I decided to bring to put in the wall,” he said as he unveiled the cutout.

De Laurentiis was game and dated the cutout with a marker before allowing the contractors to nail the cutout into the wall prior to the drywall installation.

“Shane’s a lot of fun. He’s very spontaneous and loves to laugh,” she shared with PEOPLE in 2018. “It’s one of my favorite things about our relationship.”

source: people.com