Paula Deen

Paula Deen
Paula Deen
	Deen (left) in a public service announcement for Civitan International, 2006
Born	Paula Ann Hiers; January 19, 1947 (age 77); Albany, Georgia, U.S.
Spouse(s)	Jimmy Deen (m. 1965⁠–⁠1992) ; Michael Groover (m. 2004)
	Culinary career
Cooking style	Southern
	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;
Website	www.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.

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

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

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) Albany, Georgia, U.S.
Spouse(s)	Jimmy Deen (m. 1965⁠–⁠1992) Michael Groover (m. 2004)
Culinary career
Cooking style	Southern
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

Website	www.pauladeen.com