Four months after sexual misconduct allegations emerged against celebrity chef Mario Batali, one of his former Food Network colleagues, Giada De Laurentiis, is opening up about how she reacted to the news — and about the issues women face in the restaurant industry. Now, he is reportedly volunteering abroad while he figures out his next move. Then, cohost Amanda Kludt asked her how things have been in the months since the allegations emerged. De Laurentiis had a similar message for TMZ immediately after the allegations surfaced. During the podcast, she also noted that women, both in and out of the food industry, have an opportunity to work together to make change — and also had an uplifting message about basic human decency:.

Giada De Laurentiis has built herself a little empire based on home cooking and her wholesome appearance. But not everything in her life is as wholesome as it looks. We did a little digging and found out that she's as messed up as the rest of us. Mario Batali was one of the first of the culinary giants to fall in the post-Weinstein reckoning of powerful male figures being held to account for allegations of sexual misconduct.

Would you like to receive desktop browser notifications about breaking news and other major stories? Not Now Yes Please. Giada De Laurentiis granted restraining order against fan June 14, am. The man reportedly harassed the celebrity chef and told her, "I have loved you since the first day I ever met you.