Paula Deen is an American chef, author, and TV personality, known for her cooking show on the Food Network.
Paula Deen Biography
| Real Name | Paula Ann Hiers Deen |
| Nickname | Paula Deen |
| Profession | Chef, author, TV personality |
| Date of Birth | 19 January 1947 |
| Age | 78 years old (as of 2025) |
| Birth Place | Albany, Georgia, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Albany, Georgia, USA |
| Gender | Female |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Hobbies | Cooking, traveling, etc. |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) YouTube |
Education Qualification
| School | Albany High School |
| College | None |
| Education Qualification | Gradated |
Paula Deen Age
Paula Deen was born on 19 January 1947 in Albany, Georgia, United States. She is 78 years old as of 2025, and her zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Paula Deen Husband
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Not known |
| Spouse/Husband | Jimmy Deen (m. 1965 , div. 1989) Michael Groover (m. 2004) |
| Children | Son – Jamie Deen and Bobby Deen Daughter – None |
Paula Deen Family
| Father’s Name | Earl Wayne Hiers Sr. |
| Mother’s Name | Corrie A. Paul |
| Brother’s Name | Earl Hiers Jr. |
| Sister’s Name | None |
Career
| Debut | TV – 2002: Paula’s Home Cooking |
| Awards | Update soon |
Paula Deen TV Shows
- 2002-12 – Paula’s Home Cooking
- 2006-08 – Paula’s Party
- 2006 – Chefography
- 2008-13 – Paula’s Bet Dishes
- 2009 – Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-list
- 2009 – Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
- 2011 – Top Chef
- 2012 – Who Do You Think You Are?
- 2012-13 – MasterChef
- 2015 – Dancing With the Stars
- 2016 – present – Positively Paula
- 2017 – present – Paula Deen’s Sweet Home Savannah
- 2020 – present – Love & Best Dishes With Paula Deen
- 2021 – MasterChef: Legends.
Paula Deen Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 168 cm In meters – 1.68 m In feet & inches – 5’6” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 73 kg In pounds – 161 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Hair Colour | Gray |
| Body Measurements | 40-34-38 |
Paula Deen Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $12 Million (As of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
| Salary (approx) | Update soon |
| Income Source | Salary, TV appearance, social media, endorsement, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Paula Deen
- Paula Deen was born and raised in Albany, Georgia, to Corrie A. Hiers and Earl Wayne Hiers Sr.
- Deen was 19 when her father died unexpectedly, aged 40, and her mother died four years later, aged 44.
- Before her father’s death, Paula Married Jimmy Deen in 1967, and the couple divorced in 1989.
- In her 20s, Deen suffered from depression and agoraphobia and began spending more time preparing food for her family.
- She left her job as a bank teller and, with only $200 in her pocket, moved to Georgia to start a catering service.
- She and her family established a Savannah, Georgia restaurant called The Lady & Sons.
- Paula Deen starred opposite Orlando Bloom in the film Elizabethtown.
- Her restaurant’s popularity earned it the “International Meal of the Year” award from USA Today in 1999.
- She won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lifestyle Host in 2007.
- In September 2009, Deen announced her new dessert line to be sold at Walmart.
- In June 2013, Deen was sued by Lisa Jackson for racial and sexual discrimination.
- She was named “TV’s Sexist Female Chef” by Maxim magazine in 2011.
FAQ:
How old is Paula Deen?
78 years old (As of 2025)
Who is Paula Deen’s husband?
Since 2004, Paula Deen is married to Michael Groover.
What is Paula Deen’s net worth?
As of 2025, Paula Deen’s estimated net worth is $12 million.