Rachael Ray

Rachael Ray is an American cook, television personality, businesswoman, and author. Best known for her syndicated daily talk and lifestyle program "Rachael Ray," which she hosted from September 18, 2006, until its conclusion on May 24, 2023. Ray has also hosted numerous other programs including "30 Minute Meals," "Rachael Ray's Tasty Travels," "$40 a Day," and "Rachael Ray's Week in a Day." Notably, her show "30 Minute Meals" aired on the Food Network for 11 seasons from 2001 to 2012, with a revival beginning in 2019. Ray's television series "Rachael's Vacation" also premiered on the Food Network on January 12, 2008. Additionally, Ray served as a television executive producer for the Latin cooking show "Viva Daisy!" in 2008. She was a team captain with Guy Fieri in the reality series "Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off," which aired in January 2012.

Ray has written several cookbooks based on the 30 Minute Meals concept, including one titled "The Book of Burger." She launched a magazine named "Every Day with Rachael Ray," back in 2006. Alongside her culinary endeavors, Ray has also made appearances in popular media. She appeared in "Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life" in 2016, playing a fictionalized version of herself. In 2019, she lent her voice to a character on the Nick Jr. Channel program "Butterbean's Café." Ray even had a special appearance in the final episode of "The Curse" in 2024. Her television shows have been highly successful, winning three Daytime Emmy Awards, including one in 2009.

In 2023, Ray announced the end of her talk show after its 17th season. At that time, she also launched her new production company, "Free Food Studios." Ray is also known for her philanthropic efforts. In 2006, she launched the Yum-O! nonprofit organization to develop healthy relationships with food and cooking. She has partnered with organizations such as the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America to support initiatives like the Unbroken National Rehabilitation Center in Lviv, Ukraine. Ray has been recognized both for her contributions to the culinary world and her presence in television and publishing. In 2009, she was featured on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list. Ray's influence extends to her popularization of the term "EVOO" (extra-virgin olive oil), which was added to The Oxford American College Dictionary in 2007.