It's Amore! All About Giada De Laurentiis' Boyfriend Shane Farley and Ex-Husband Todd Thompson
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Who doesn't love Giada De Laurentiis (besides maybe Nicole Kidman)?
The celebrity chef's love life has come under a lot of scrutiny throughout the years. Though most of the rumors about her romances have been unfounded—specifically allegations of hookups with singer John Mayer and her former Food Network co-star Bobby Flay—we know of at least two true blue relationships she's had, and they're totally not dramatic!
De Laurentiis was with her ex-husband Todd Thompson for 25 years (they were married for 11). Their relationship began before she ever became famous for her enunciation of proscuitto—and she's only dated one man since their divorce. Get to know Giada De Laurentiis' ex-husband, Todd Thompson, and Giada De Laurentiis' boyfriend, Shane Farley.
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Is Giada in a relationship?
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De Laurentiis is currently in a relationship with Shane Farley.
"Giada is one of the most positive people I have ever met," Farley told PEOPLE in 2018. "She is warm and absolutely beautiful — what you see on the outside is there on the inside as well."
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Are Giada and Todd still married?
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Nope! De Laurentiis and Thompson separated in 2014 and divorced in 2015. They were married for nearly 11 years and were a couple for almost 25 years. She announced their split in a statement on Facebook.
"Although our decision to separate comes with a great deal of sadness, our focus on the future and overwhelming desire for our family's happiness has given us the strength to move forward on separate, yet always connected paths," she wrote at the time. "Todd and I share a beautiful daughter and a lifetime of great memories that we both treasure more than anything. We are so thankful for our friends and family, and really appreciate the support in this time of change."
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What is Giada's ex-husband doing now?
Thompson is retired and spends most of his time co-parenting Jade, the daughter he shares with Giada.
He also loves surfing.
And is in a relationship with Los Angeles-based artist Heather Lacombe.
What does Todd Thompson do for a living?
Thompson is a retired fashion designer.
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Who is Giada's new love?
De Laurentiis is dating Shane Farley. It's not really new—they've been together since 2015!
"After I divorced, I spent about a year and a half alone, not dating, just figuring things out ... I didn't know what it meant not to be married," she previously told PEOPLE. "Once I got settled, Shane and I reconnected and I felt like a kid again."
Is Giada still with Shane Farley?
Yes! De Laurentiis and Farley are still together. On June 15, she posted a photo carousel on Instagram wishing Farley a happy birthday and calling him her "amore." Aww!
How long have Giada and Shane been together?
Farley and De Laurentiis have been dating since 2015. As of this writing, it's been almost eight years since they first stepped out together.
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Who is Shane Farley?
Farley is a TV producer. He's worked on shows including Best Wedding Ever on Amazon Prime Video, The Steve Harvey Show, FABLife, Big Morning Buzz, The Gossip Table, Rachael Ray, The Tony Danza Show and more.
How did Giada meet Shane Farley?
De Laurentiis and Farley met when Farley was slated to produce a talk show starring Bobby Flay and De Laurentiis. Though the show didn't come to fruition, the pair remained friendly and continued talking platonically until just prior to her divorce being finalized in August 2015.
Who is Shane Farley's wife?
Farley was previously married to personal trainer Jennifer Giamo. He filed for divorce in March 2015. The couple didn't have any children together.
