American chef Erin French, owner of The Lost Kitchen, a 40-seat restaurant located in Freedom, Maine, is doing better than ever. First, she battled depression and addiction issues, then she emerged from the dark ages and got The Lost Kitchen back up and running, and now she stars in Magnolia’s new series, The Lost Kitchen.
This article is about Erin. Read till the end to know about Erin’s married life, divorce, net worth, parents and more.
What is Erin French’s net worth?
As of 2022, Erin French’s net worth is estimated to be under $1.5 million.
People reports that Erin’s inspiration to become a chef came from her childhood. Erin reportedly spent much of her free time in her family’s diner. The food and environment had a huge impact on her life. “My entire childhood was filled with memories of being there,” French says. “I remember the nutmeg doughnuts, so warm and crispy—I can still taste the flavor. Food ran through our whole family. We were surrounded by it,” Erin tells People.
With the support of her mother, Erin started an underground supper club when she was in her early 20s. She continued working there until she had enough skills and knowledge to open a large restaurant.
With the help of her ex-husband Todd French, she founded the first The Lost Kitchen in late 2011. The restaurant ended up being run out of their apartment in Maine, and this caused so much stress for Erin that she had to take prescriptions for Xanax and Ambien to ease the effects of her depression.
Over time, Erin developed an addiction to Xanax and Ambien. In 2013, Erin sought help and entered a rehab facility. While in rehab, the celebrity chef learned that her then-husband, Todd, had secretly closed their restaurant and changed the locks.
After leaving rehab, Erin struggled through a bitter divorce and a battle for sole custody of her children. While it initially seemed like Erin would never be able to stand up after all she had been through, she quickly got up and ran.
Erin emerged from those times like a pro and reopened The Lost Kitchen. She even chronicled all the dark moments in her life in a memoir called Finding Freedom: A Chef’s Story: Starting Life from Scratch.
As an author, Erin has also written another book called The Lost Kitchen: Recipes and a Good Life Found in Freedom, Maine: A Cookbook.
With her extraordinary cooking skills, she has been nominated for the James Beard Award for Best Chef in America four times. Moreover, she has been a semi-finalist in all the award ceremonies.
Erin French Married Life
Talking about Erin French’s married life, her first husband’s name was Todd French. Todd was a professional boat builder and he was married to Erin from 2006 to 2013. They also have a child, or Erin’s only child, from their relationship. The child’s name is Jaim.
Even though Jaim doesn’t appear on Erin’s Instagram often, she still wished him a happy 17th birthday. In September 2019, she posted an Instagram post and wrote, “Wow time flies. Hard to believe you’re only 17 today. Happy birthday to my sweet, kind, wonderful, loving friend Jaim!” in the caption.
After nearly five years of separating from her first husband, Erin found her own man, Michael Dutton, in 2018 through an online dating site. They got married on August 24, 2018, and Erin revealed the news on August 27 of that same year. Erin took to Facebook on August 27, 2018, and uploaded a photo of their wedding with the caption, “Sometimes you have to believe that the hard times, the pain, and the tragedy in life all have a purpose… If I hadn’t gone through it all, I would never have found you @mjdutton196 and all the rich and beautiful moments that have come since. Believe in second chances because I can tell you they do exist.”
Erin French with her husband, Michael Button, at their wedding.
On August 24, 2020, the couple celebrated their second wedding anniversary. In an August 24, 2020 Instagram post, Erin uploaded a few photos of them and wrote, “Two happy years with my best friend, biggest supporter, and greatest love. Happy anniversary @mjdutton808,” in the caption.
A little about Erin’s man, Michael is the managing partner and co-founder of 6ccMedia. A board member of Judson University’s World Leadership Forum, Michael is also the Director of Media Relations at The Lost Kitchen. Erin’s husband also completed his education at Haverford College and Boston University.
Erin French’s maiden name
Erin French’s maiden name is Richardson.
Who are Erin French’s parents?
David Jeffery Richardson and Deanna Richardson are Erin French’s parents. Erin works with her father, David Jeffery Richardson, at their family-owned diner in Freedom, Maine.
As of February 2022, Erin’s parents are no longer living together. David and Deanna were married on August 18, 1979, and were likely divorced in January 2019.
Erin French Sisters
In addition to her parents, Erin French has an older sister, Alicia Richardson. At the time of writing, Erin is working as a sales associate. Erin’s older sister, Alicia, is also an inspirational nutritionist.
Erin French Height
Erin French has an average height of 5 feet 8 inches.
Related FAQs
Born in 1980, Erin French is 41 years old as of February 2022 according to radaris.com.
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When is Erin French’s birthday?
Likewise, although we don’t know the exact date, Erin’s birthday falls in November every year.
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Is Erin French on Instagram?
Yes, Erin is on Instagram and has a huge following on the platform. As of February 2022, Erin also has 160k followers on Instagram. Additionally, you can also find her on Twitter and Facebook. F