Paula Deen

American cook, cooking show host, restaurateur, author, actress, and television personality

Paula Deen (born January 19, 1947) is an American celebrity chef and television host. She has published fourteen cookbooks.

Paula Deen
Deen (left) in a public service announcement for Civitan International, 2006
Born
Paula Ann Hiers[1]

(1947-01-19) January 19, 1947 (age 77)
Spouse(s)
Jimmy Deen
(m. 1965⁠–⁠1992)

Michael Groover
(m. 2004)
Culinary career
Cooking styleSouthern
Current restaurant(s)
  • The Lady & Sons Restaurant, Uncle Bubba's Oyster House, Owens Shepard's Finest
Television show(s)
  • Paula's Home Cooking (2002–2013)
    Paula's Party (2006–2013)
    Paula's Best Dishes (2008–2013)
Award(s) won
  • 2007 Emmy for Outstanding Lifestyle Host
Websitewww.pauladeen.com

Early life

She was born in Albany, Georgia.

Personal life

On June 21, 2013, The Food Network announced they would not renew her contract because Deen used racist slurs.[2]

References