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Who Was Michael Chiarello Married To? Did Michael Chiarello Have a Wife and Kids? 

Exploring the personal life of Michael Chiarello: Everything about his family, wife, and kids.
October 10, 2023Updated:November 4, 2023
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A couple of days back, the world lost one of the legendary chefs, Michael Chiarello. He was a part of everyone’s kitchen and hearts due to his culinary expertise and vibrant personality. While a chef’s professional life is well-documented, fans are often left questioning his personal life. 

Today, we will shed light on the personal life of Michael Chiarello. To whom the chef was married and whether he had a family. Join us as we will explore the life of the man behind the apron. Let’s begin!

The celebrity chef, Michael Chiarello, was married twice throughout his life. His first marriage was intertwined with Donna Scala, who was a fellow and entrepreneur. The couple shared 3 daughters, Margaux, Felicia, and Giana. Chiarello’s second marriage happened in 2003 with Eileen Marie Gordon, founder of Barnraiser, a crowdfunding community. Both had a son Aidan in 2005 and separated from each other in 2019. 

Who Was Michael Chiarello Married To? Exploring about Michael Chiarello’s Marriages and Family

On October 6, 2023, Michael Chiarello’s family revealed the news of the chef’s sudden demise. The Chiarello family is keeping together as they have suffered a lot of damage throughout their lives. Ever since the news, people have been wondering about the chef’s married life, his wife, and how many kids he had. 

We are saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Michael Chiarello and offer our deepest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. pic.twitter.com/euGpKu2qam

— Napa Valley Vintners (@NapaVintners) October 8, 2023

Michael Chiarello’s First Marriage and Kids

Throughout his life, Michael got married two times. There is not much information available regarding his first marriage or wife; however, he was said to be married to Donna Scala. Donna was one of his fellow chefs and was also known as an entrepreneur. 

The couple had 3 daughters together, Margaux, Felicia, and Giana. There are no records indicating whether the couple got divorced or what caused the split in the family. Michael kept sharing cute little moments with his daughters through his social media handles. He often shares his youngest daughter, Giana, who is a chef just like him.

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Michael Chiarello’s Second Marriage and Kids

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The celebrity chef fell in love again when he met another entrepreneur, Eileen Marie Gordon. Soon, they got married in July 2003 and welcomed their son, Aidan, in 2005. Michael has a special bond with his son, which he frequently showcased on his Instagram account by affectionately calling him cute and more.

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Eileen is an accomplished individual in her own right. She is the founder of “Barnraiser,” a crowd-funding community that helps in raising donations to provide healthy food and lifestyle to underprivileged Americans. Just like her husband, she was also known for her skills in the culinary game. 

The couple also owns the Chiarello Vineyards in Napa Valley, California, along with the chains of celebrity restaurants, including Bottega and Coqueta. She also co-founded the Dirt-to-Dine Adventure Camps in 2014. These camps are established especially for the children at Connolly Ranch.

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Eileen also accompanied his husband on several Emmy-winning Food Network cooking shows. In fact, beyond the kitchen, the duo co-owned the lifestyle brand NapaStyle. She also helped Chiarello in supporting his three other children from his first marriage, meanwhile raising Aidan.

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The couple lived a happy 16 years of marriage, but in September 2019, Michael decided to divorce Eileen. The chef revealed to TMZ that he is fighting back against his ex-wife’s requests for spousal support. He said, 

“Just as the current pandemic has impacted me, the market for Eileen’s skills is temporarily affected by the closing of the economy. As the economy reopens, the market for her skills should be good. She is very smart and is a savvy senior-level marketer.”

Fans are extending their prayers and strength to the family. We are also offering our support to the family as they navigate through this difficult time.

My condolences on the death of Michael Chiarello go out to his blended family and his employees.
I had the opportunity to meet Michael Chiarello by chance at a dinner in Rome. He immediately welcomed me into his table community. He was a very nice, sociable and reserved person.

— Lib & In (@libandin) October 9, 2023

So saddened to learn of the passing of Chef Michael Chiarello. Chef Chiarello loved our valley and sharing his passion for Italian cuisine with the world. He had boundless talent and was equally philanthropic. My thoughts are with Michael’s friends, family, and colleagues.

— Rep. Mike Thompson (@RepThompson) October 7, 2023

Rest in Peace Michael Chiarello. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. 🕊️

— Rafael Rodriguez (@RafaelRufus1968) October 9, 2023

Life is certainly uncertain. How can a person deal with such sudden tragic happenings? Feel free to voice your thoughts in the comment section. 

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