Vivian Howard is an American celebrity chef, television personality and cookbook author best known for her award-winning cooking show “Life of a Chef“ .
With her warm and engaging on-screen presence, Vivian has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts nationwide.
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- Full name: Vivian Howard
- Date of birth: March 8, 1978
- Age: 46 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Deep Run, North Carolina, USA
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Chef, TV presenter, Cookbook author
- Height: 5’7″
- Parents: John C. Howard Jr. (father), Scarlett Howard (mother)
- Siblings: Leraine Tolston (sister)
- Spouse: Ben Knight
- Children: Flo and Theo (twins)
- Relationship status: Married
- Net worth: $1 million
Early life and education
Vivian Howard, 46 years old, was born on March 8, 1978 in Deep Run, North Carolina, USA.
She grew up in a farming family and was exposed to the rich culinary traditions of the South from a young age.
Vivian’s parents, John and Scarlett Howard, instilled in her a deep appreciation for locally sourced ingredients and the importance of supporting local farmers.
Vivian studied English and creative writing at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
After graduating from college, she moved to New York City to pursue a writing career, but she soon discovered her true passion was cooking.
Personal life
Vivian Howard met her husband, Ben Knight, while working at the Voyage restaurant in New York City.
They married in 2006 and have twin children, Flo and Theo. Vivian and Ben have supported each other’s careers, with Ben regularly appearing on Vivian’s cooking show.
Career
Vivian Howard began her culinary career in New York City, working at several highly regarded restaurants, including Voyage and Momofuku Noodle Bar.
In 2012, she returned to her hometown of Kinston, North Carolina to open Chef & the Farmer restaurant with her husband, Ben.
In 2013, Vivian’s cooking show “A Chef’s Life” premiered on PBS. The show showcased her culinary expertise and passion for Southern cuisine and won several awards, including a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Food Host.
Prize
- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Food Host (2014)
- James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southeast (2014)
Net worth
Vivian Howard’s net worth is $1 million, earned through her successful cooking show, restaurants, and cookbook sales.
Social media
- Instagram: @vivianhoward
- Twitter: @vivianhoward
List of movies played
Book
- Deep Run Roots: Stories and Recipes from My Corner of the South (2016)
