Julia Child, the star chef, will be the subject of a dramedy to be released on HBO Max.
Introduction
Julia Carolyn’s Child was born in Pasadena, California, on August 15, 1912. In 1934, the American chef enrolled at Smith College as well as the prestigious cooking school Le Cordon Bleu.
During her decades-long career, Child established herself as one of the most “influential voices in food.” Julia stood six feet and three inches tall, which was above average for a woman. She died on August 13, 2004, at the age of 91, in Montecito, California. The chef went on to become a television personality and author, hosting her own shows and writing books. She starred in The French Chef, a popular cooking show, from 1963 to 1973. Julia went on to work on other TV shows after her time on The French Chef. She appeared on Julia Child & Company in 1978 and Dinner at Julia’s in 1983.
Julia Child’s Net Worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, the legendary chef has a net worth of $50 million as of February 2024. Her cooking shows and cookbooks helped her carve out a lucrative career.
Julia Child Career
During her cooking career, Child has written over a dozen books. Among the noteworthy titles were:
- Mastering the Techniques of French Cooking
- My Experience in France
- Cooking Techniques
- Julia Child’s Kitchen Wisdom
- The Cookbook of French Checks
Child established The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts in 1995, nearly ten years before her death.
Julia Child Husband, Marriage
The well-known cooking instructor was married to American diplomat Paul Cushing Child. They were married in 1946 and remained so until Paul’s death on May 12, 1994. Julia and Paul had no children, either together or separately.
Julia Child Related Shows
Many TV shows and films have been made about Julia Child and her life as a professional chef. Julie & Julia, starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams, was released in 2009. CNN productions produced a documentary film about Julia in 2021.
