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Paula Deen Biography
Birth Name:Paula Ann Hiers
Birth Place:Albany, Georgia, United States
Profession Actress, Producer
Fast Facts
- Supports the organizations Blessings in a Backpack and Robert F․ Kennedy Memorial
- Served as the Grand Marshal of the Tournament of Roses Parade in 2010
- While struggling with panic attacks and agoraphobia, Deen focused her time on cooking for her family and soon found a passion for culinary arts
- Best known for her enthusiasm for country-style cooking
- Appeared as a judge on a 2011 episode of the competition reality show "Top Chef․"
- Made her big screen debut on the 2005 film "Elizabethtown․"
Awards
- 2007Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lifestyle Host: winner
- 2008Gracie-Outstanding Host - Information or Entertainment: winner
- 2010Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lifestyle/Culinary Host: nominated
- 2011Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lifestyle/Culinary Host: nominated
- 2012Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lifestyle/Culinary Host: nominated