Ina Garten and her husband, Jeffrey Garten, have been married for over five decades, generating curiosity around their relationship timeline. She is a noted television cook and author, renowned for her cooking show, Barefoot Contessa, on Food Network. While her culinary career generally grabs attention, many are eager to know more about her personal life. So, here’s all you need to know about Garden’s husband, his profession, and their relationship history.
Who is Ina Garten’s husband?
Ina Garten is married to Jeffrey Garten.
The pair dated for around five years before exchanging vows in 1968. They faced a significant challenge early on in their marriage, as mentioned in Garten’s memoir, Be Ready When the Luck Happens. She wrote that she wanted to focus on taking her store named Barefoot Contessa, to new heights, while her husband expected them to maintain their traditional relationship. Therefore, she suggested that they should “pause for a separation.” They took some time apart for good and sorted things out eventually. (via People)
What does Jeffrey Garten do for a living?
He is a former government official, author, businessman, and economist.
He attended Dartmouth College to earn his A.B. degree and went on to Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies for his M.A. and Ph.D. For four years between 1968 and 1972, he was listed in the U.S. Army. Apart from this, he also served as an advisor to the Royal Thai Army. His professional career also includes working for several White House administrations.
He then worked in key positions at Lehman Brothers and The Blackstone Group. In 1992, he joined the teaching world with Columbia Business School and later became a Dean Emeritus at the Yale School of Management. Moreover, he has also authored multiple books, such as The Big Ten: The Big Emerging Markets And How They Will Change Our Lives and The Politics of Fortune: A New Agenda for Business Leaders.
Ina and Jeffrey Garten’s relationship explained
Jeffrey Garten saw Ina Garten when she came to meet her brother at Dartmouth College. He saw her from the library window and was smitten. Thankfully, his friend knew Garten’s brother, and he helped in making them connect.
At The Drew Barrymore Show in 2022, Garten disclosed that they went on their first date at Hilltop bar, where they were asked for identification cards. She added, “I had no idea that I needed a fake ID to get into a bar when I was 16. I thought I’d never see him again.” Nevertheless, their meeting ended with a kiss in front of her house. Since then, they developed a bond, dated, and later got married.
Originally reported by Shazmeen Navrange on ComingSoon.
