"In general, her accent sounds pretty American, but every so often she'll gain an Italian twang, especially when she's talking about traditional Italian dishes and ingredients. De Laurentiis discussed the topic in a recent Instagram video, where she responded to questions from the public. She explains, "Honestly I moved here in elementary school from Rome and I really didn't speak any English. I couldn't practice at home because my parents insisted that we speak Italian.""
"Of course, her English improved over the years, but De Laurentiis never lost her accent when it came to Italian words. Both of her parents were Italian, and she learned how to cook from her grandfather, Dino De Laurentiis, who was from Naples. She returns to Europe frequently, for family trips, filming, or just to share tips for eating in Italy with her fans."
Giada De Laurentiis moved from Rome to California in elementary school and initially did not speak English. Her parents insisted on speaking Italian at home, which preserved Italian pronunciation for traditional dish names and ingredients even as her general accent became American. Both parents were Italian and her grandfather Dino De Laurentiis from Naples taught her to cook. She frequently returns to Europe for family trips, filming, and to share tips for eating in Italy. Public reaction has included criticism about her weight and eating habits, while confusion about pronunciation arises from her bilingual upbringing and family expectations.
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