Paula Deen

Paula Deen
Deen in 2009
Born
Paula Ann Hiers

(1947-01-19) January 19, 1947
Spouses
Jimmy Deen
(m. 1965; div. 1989)
Michael Groover
(m. 2004)
ChildrenJamie and Bobby Deen
Culinary career
Cooking styleSouthern
Current restaurant
  • Paula Deen's Family Kitchen (5 locations)
Television show(s)
Award won
  • 2007 Emmy for Outstanding Lifestyle Host
Websitewww.pauladeen.com

Paula Ann Hiers Deen (born January 19, 1947) is an American chef, cookbook author, and TV personality. Deen resides in Savannah, Georgia. She has published fifteen cookbooks and owned and operated The Lady & Sons restaurant with her sons, Jamie and Bobby Deen, until its closure in 2025.