In a world where love frequently fades and wanes, the Food Network sensation
Giada De Laurentiis
has ignited the flame of romance with her boyfriend,
Shane Farley
.
After her
emotional split
from husband
Todd Thompson
, with whom she has been married for 11 years, her fans are eagerly waiting to find out: Are the chef and Farley still an item?
How It All Started: A Formula for Love
De Laurentiis and Thompson got married way back in 2003, and
welcomed their daughter
,
Jade
, after five years. However, by 2014, they
declared their split on Facebook
, and they finalised their divorce only a year later.
The message they posted conveyed a strong sentiment: “While our choice to part ways brings immense sorrow, our vision for what lies ahead and our deep wish for our family’s well-being have provided us the courage to proceed on individual but perpetually interconnected journeys.”
However, it didn’t take long for De Laurentiis’ spirits to lift again.
crossed paths with Farley
In 2013, as he was preparing to produce a show for her.
Bobby Flay
Even though that project never got off the ground, their friendship certainly did!
“The actress shared that after her divorce, she spent roughly one and a half years single… She was unsure of what it was like to be unmarried,” she disclosed.
People
In February 2018. “After getting settled, Shane and I reconnecting made me feel like I was a kid again.”
Staying Strong Together
Amidst the global halt caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Farley stepped up to assist De Laurentiis in filming her cooking shows from their house. She shared in October 2020, “We’ve been inseparable, which has not occurred before as I was constantly on the move and busy with work.” Farley added sincerely, “This experience seems to have brought us closer together.”
By October 2024, De Laurentiis
raved about her romantic life
He possesses great patience… I believe patience along with laughter, and we strive not to take things too seriously.
Still Together? The Reality Is In The Condiment!
Although the pair maintains a modest online profile, it’s evident that they are still working on something extraordinary. Back in February 2023, they revealed an infrequent look at their relationship with photos from their trip to Miami—De Laurentiis was stunning in a fuchsia pantsuit, and Farley stayed casual yet stylish in linen attire. She added to the post with the playful caption: “In Miami, we crank up the temperature.”
De Laurentiis subsequently revealed details about their everyday routine during a March 2025 appearance on ”
The Liz Moody Podcast
.”
“Typically at about 5:00, I begin preparing dinner… after which my partner handles the cleanup. Then, I often spend time relaxing either with my partner or my child based on their needs,” she explained.
And just when you believed it couldn’t become more adorable, in a
April 2025 Instagram post
De Laurentiis posted a video showing them preparing chicken piccata meatballs together, honoring Farley’s beloved meal.
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