Paula Deen

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 78)
Albany, Georgia, U.S.
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

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

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

  1. ↑ Piechota, Jim (June 20, 2013). "Southern hospitality". The Bay Area Reporter. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Paula Deen Canned: Food Network 'Will Not Renew' Chef's Contract Amid Racism Row". Mediaite. Retrieved 21 June 2013.