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I had a very tough childhood. I came here from Italy in the '70s and didn't speak a word of English, so the kids at school tormented me. Truly, it was horrifying the names they called me, and the teachers never really did a thing to stop it.

Giada De Laurentiis

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Giada De Laurentiis
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: August 22
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The Eternal City
Giada Pamela De Laurentiis
Giada Pamela De Benedetti
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