Giada De Laurentiis' net worth is $15 million. She is a popular Italian-American chef, television personality and writer. Most of her assets have been earned through the Food Network’s program, Giada at Home. She has also co-hosted NBC’s Today.

Giadawas born in Rome, Italy. Her mother, Veronica De Laurentiis, was a professional actress. Her first husband, Alex De Benedetti, was a successful actor and producer. Giada studied at the Le Cordon Bleu, Paris. She aspired to become a pastry chef. In fact, she has always been a self-proclaimed chocoholic.

When she returned to the USA, she kept working as a professional chef in various Los Angeles restaurants. She also spent some time as a stylist. In 2002, she was honored by Food Network after styling a piece for Food Magazine. She is also the founder of GDL Foods, a popular catering business. Giada is currently married to a fashion designer, Todd Thompson, and plans to focus on her career.