The Transformation Of Nigella Lawson Is Turning Heads

Before Nigella Lawson became a popular celebrity chef and food writer, she began her career in publishing and journalism. She began writing book reviews for the magazine The Spectator, and in 1985, she became a restaurant critic.
Lawson gained prominence during the late '90s and early 2000s, when she published her first best-selling book How to Eat and began hosting her popular TV show Nigella Bites.
Today, she has appeared on and hosted various other TV shows, and she continues to have a successful writing career. Nigella Lawson's transformation from obscure restaurant critic to one of the best-known names in the food world is turning heads.
#NigellaLawson #Chef #Transformation
Silver spoon | 0:00
Relationship with food | 1:14
Shy kid | 2:11
Italian inspiration | 2:58
Oxford grad | 3:57
Starting out | 4:46
Becoming a mother | 5:41
Devastating loss | 6:46
Family tragedy | 7:33
Big break | 8:19
Marriage blowout | 9:27
Press policy | 10:24
Royal status (almost!) | 11:02
Leaning into solitude | 12:01
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[@MashedFood]

What do you think about Nigella Lawson?

[@reemclaughlin4260]

Love her! She's a curvy REAL woman.

[@nashgarcia4490]

Exactly!!

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

Horrible cook. She can barely crack an egg.

[@DeeJay_78]

@@Iceis_Phoenix rubbish. Dream on idiot

[@ashwinirsane3723]

Fabulously normal

[@Isaidwhatisaiddear]

Nigella’s shows really help with my anxiety. When my mum died last year, I watched her old shows for hours everyday. Even now when I have a panic attack, I put one of her shows on

[@zakikasim1076]

This woman should have been the sexiest woman alive at least for a few years. Even today I think she’s the most attractive looking celebrity.

[@marilewis9186]

Her original shows (Nigella Bites/Feasts) are my favorite cooking shows ever. The production was fantastic. Everything just felt very authentic and Nigella is so articulate and engaging. I still watch them on youtube when I'm stressed.

[@dianemoonstone4715]

Agree.

[@laraayuso-nicholls4966]

No Mi me m

[@mgkatyj]

Yes! So soothing to watch 😌

[@Jay3ll388]

Thanks for this reminder. I did LOVE Nigella Bites/Feasts as well. They likewise calmed me down!

[@wwredgrl1515]

Bites is where I discovered her and the show continues to comfort me on KZbin. Especially during holidays and her Christmas shows are my favorite

[@karianne1970]

Nigella is not a chef. She’s said a hundred times that she’s a home cook and just loves food. She’s only 10 years older than I am, and her approach to cooking reminds me of my grandmum, and my mum. ❤️

[@eatwelllivelonger6935]

She's not a _"Trained Professional Cook"_ which is what a Chef is, but she's still a TV Cook, Food Columnist, Cookbook Writer, and TV Personality who'll always be seen as a Chef-since she Cooks professionally like one. I'm glad that as a Journalist who worked as an Editor & Reporter she found her passion _(Cooking & Food),_ combined the 2, enjoyed it _with the Love of her life John_ -may he _Rest In Peace,_ and has been living her life to the fullest while enjoying her children.

[@aliciaborda788]

Me gustaría que fuera en español su programa

[@aliciaborda788]

Que sea en español por favor

[@yayazein222]

If someone does something for a living, thus it is his profession. I may not be a trained plumber, but if it is what I do for living , thus I am a professional plumber. Some chefs say so, in order to be relatable. They are sure free to do that.

[@rp7784]

@@yayazein222 I think what Kari D meant was Nigella isn't a professional commercial chef and never portrayed to be such she's a home cook.

[@carringtonlefayette8644]

Nigella is beyond fabulous. Her manner is so very genuine and calm. I have all of her cookbooks my Husband and I cook at least two of her recipes every week. I love and adore that Nigella talks about food in the most truly sublime manner and she exibits her joy of her produce. Australia.

[@TheCatWitch63]

I have only two questions: what transformation and whose heads are turning? You really didn’t need to lie so blatantly in order to get clicks, you know? The story was interesting enough by itself.

[@natmeyy5675]

Think the transformation was from cocaine to crack .

[@gal5334]

Muzel tov

[@patmartens4751]

So she had a not so wonderful childhood but is a winner now and I am sure her children have a lovely childhood to look back on. She is beautiful and a delight to listen to and her cooking is great. Few parents seem to do a great job on their children.

[@cameronhowe1110]

@@natmeyy5675 lol

[@marydelaney2894]

Misleading for sure though it was still good...not what I had hoped for ...

[@jonsmum5552]

I think Nigella conjures up how we would all like to be and live. I find her truly wonderful in every way.

[@yashitagoswami9638]

She has a beautiful calm body language which really makes a very positive effect ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@omarchandler4983]

*I adore Nigella Lawson. I also love how we see her eat and enjoy what she’s prepared!*

[@runswithwindz9875]

She is authentic in a world full of inauthenticity . Good for her.

[@tanishabrown2520]

She likes cumin. Any women that says she doesn't is lying.

[@cynhanrahan4012]

Nigella Lawson is an inspiration for those of us who love food, who struggle with personal issues, and who draw the line at what we choose to share. I admire her greatly, and she always makes me hungry!

[@fakhrussalhin3149]

LOL next video what a tragic life Queen Elizabeth is living from childhood

[@wordsculpt]

@@fakhrussalhin3149 Your spite is showing...again. I'll bet you have nothing to show for yourself. Just another mean spirited,jealous jerk.

[@lb8141]

Even through all the tragedies she has suffered in her life she still manages to stay a kind and decent person.

[@ShubhraJain]

What tragedies?

[@baylorsailor]

That's what an adult does that doesn't use emotional bull as a crutch to be a victim. Much more attractive to rise above the bull.

[@fakhrussalhin3149]

yeah it is tragedy being born in a wealthy family and basically never having to work for getting anything in life. such a sad story :( we are so lucky we face absolutely no tragedies in life like hers and live so ever happily forever :)

[@fruitdemer201]

drug user is not called decent

[@honeybee3414]

Love Nigella such a genuine person and a great cook.

[@maggiemay6564]

Her how to eat reads like a novel. The first cookbook I actually read. I love her; she's so authentic, kind and has a good soul that shines through.

[@ange3489]

She’s just so beautiful, both inside and outside!

[@Anastasia-oy2zp]

I can totally relate to having a mother that is stressed out and anxious all the time. It’s a pain

[@redwoods7370]

Having that kind of mother blighted my life. I worked so hard not to be that way when I had my daughter. I did OK, but it was a big internal struggle. My daughter is happy, so I think I did better than my mother.

[@Anastasia-oy2zp]

@@redwoods7370 I’m really sorry to hear that :/

[@carlosp.3330]

It's motherhood.

[@seharshaidul7752]

She is the food goddess! God bless her with healthy long life!

[@redwoods7370]

I adore Nigella Lawson. She is so much more than a chef. She would be considered a National Treasure in the United States.

[@annsmith7207]

I now practice Solitude Sundays -which came about during the pandemic. All electronics off until Monday morning at 6:00 am. Best thing to come out of the pandemic !

[@serenakoleno9338]

That's a great idea.

[@Ra-rg1vk]

Its regular in Israel

[@mariavictoriasalita2908]

She's awesome. I've seen a couple of episode in Nigella Bites and I must say she's a class act. I truly admire her.

[@karenhargis9824]

Nigella is the most beautiful and wholesome cook that I have enjoyed watching...

[@theshypersistence]

It's easy to see where her great looks come from. Her mother was stunning!

[@mariavictoriasalita2908]

They look exactly the same. Very beautiful women.

[@maureentheunissen8948]

Lovely lady Stay Blessedm

[@deb0815]

My brother and I used to bond over watching her cooking shows. Even as a teenager, I found her way of cooking very interesting and she definitely has inspired me to give cooking a try!

[@AstroMartine]

She has an earthy, feminine beauty, and I love her cooking videos.

[@orangecat9559]

yeah idk how to describe it, she's soft yet strong, motherly, her voice is like a warm blanket and very very charming

[@lilianapapp6731]

She is such a beauty! And looks so Italian!

[@robertmason9265]

The Jewish look is, largely, the Italian look because so many are descended from mediterranean peoples.

[@josephinevanderweele7048]

Many things unknown to me about her family life but to know her life is a success is pleasing. Always a pleasure to watch.💐

[@GentleRain21]

What a wonderful wrap-up about Nigella. I used to watch Nigella Bites and Nigellisima over and over. I don't get any of her TV shows anymore. I do miss them. I read an article about her where she said that when she became a teenager, her mother grew jealous of her, blaming Nigella for the attention given her due to her natural beauty. Her life as a child must have been most unpleasant, and am glad she turned into the beautiful soul that she is.

[@brt5273]

I adore Nigella. She presents wonderful recipes, techniques and style. Incredibly lovely, relaxed and dare I say effortlessly sensuous.

[@Lynnefromlyn]

Effortlessly? I really don’t think so!🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@shaini7677]

I second that.

[@kasiowelove1]

It’s unbelieveable how unfair life can be to good people. I’ve known all her story and I’ve been admiring her for years. A Queen of life and a kitchen!

[@zina6653]

I think Nigella is awesome…incredibly talented, charismatic and beautiful. She’s overcome personal tragedy and has cemented her place in the cooking world🌸 She rocks!

[@soni05131]

Love her style and shes gorgeous. She presents her recipes so laid back and casual. I love that about her!!

[@yogalekshumimarimuthu2173]

Nigella way of expressing food is poetic..she was my inspiration to cook effortlessly

[@luxmifrei9759]

She oozes confidence and originality. Good work Nigella🌺.

[@e3msb]

I watch her for two years before I realised it was a cooking program, but seriously she is a very great in the food department..

[@alekaleale5446]

I love this comment 😅

[@taraalan1131]

🤣🤣😂

[@sarahmm1767]

I have watched her since i was a kid. I loved cooking shows and still do.

[@jbt6007]

I LOVE Nigella! Such an inspiration. I could watch her re runs on KZbin for infinity. xo

[@greenhealer7136]

I love nigella she is such a lovely genuine person...

[@OlLlbbb]

I grew up watching her cook and joyfully celebrate life through food. She is perhaps among few people that you can't help but smile with the way she diplays her dense relationship with food. People speak of comfort food, I speak of comfort shows as well. She and Anthony Bourdain are my always comfort shows.

[@aliciaborda788]

Sus resetas están riquísimas las queremos en español por favor

[@elizabeths4371]

I've only seen a few of her cooking shows but what I have seen; I've THOROUGHLY enjoyed!

[@realistqh3238]

Nigella Lawson is an amazing, unique, talented woman. Plus what a stunner she is! She is an inspiration !!

[@baymuscle97]

I have always loved Nigella and her cooking shows. She has an ease to cooking that is approachable and unpretentious. Plus, she is incredibly striking!

[@alicewonder1687]

Food Networks was my first introduction to Nigella Lawson. She was very excited about cooking and not afraid to eat her food on television. Her music choices for her Christmas shows are spot on. Keep On Cooking!!!

[@ishabrown]

She is really attractive and charming. She hasn't let her childhood and loss of loved ones affect her negatively

[@dsantamaria713]

Not only utterly stunning, funny, and charming, she is down to Earth, and her way of cooking reminds me of me! Lol She's just lovely!

[@mariadefatimagomescorreia7662]

ALL the best with her shows and bookies. She deserves, God Bless!!!

[@suecastillo4056]

She’s risen from the ashes... I support her 100%...she’s great and does really well for herself... not to mention, her first husband died from cancer, leaving her with two children... she rallied...

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

I read she got bust for cocaine 😂

[@joshentertainment2]

Wait she did cocaïne

[@anne-marie9842]

I love her recipes; I have several of her books and read them for pleasure as well as to cook from. Her approach to food is so wholesome, and she is so very watchable.

[@fitzmatheson]

Fabulous photos too

[@dreamyx01]

I loved her show Nigella Bites. Her mom was so pretty and so is Nigella.

[@redrooster1908]

Love it when she says ... I grew up eating my Mother's hair, my children should grow up eating mine. Hahaha as a Mom with long hair, I totally relate to enjoying feeding people and often one of my long hairs

[@tomvalveede6808]

Another of my favorites in Life! Nigella is So much more than a cookbook author, l feel as though she is Family!! And her mothering is so Wonderful, it reminds me of my Mother Rachel's ways, The Best! And, that, Cannot be Beat! Much Love to Nigella from your friend in Kansas City, Tom! ♥️♥️😋☺️🦅🇺🇸😃🌈🍀🍰♥️♥️🎂🍀🌻🗼🎶✈️⭐⭐⭐⭐🐤🇺🇸🎉🎈🌹🌹♥️♥️

[@80neptune]

I love watching Nigella. She's so gorgeous and it's mesmerizing to watch her cook and enjoy life.

[@lenoraGrayce]

I’m not a fan of meeting celebrities - but I would love to have a dinner with Nigella! She’s beautiful, Smart, funny and seems to handle everything with dignity and grace. And her love for food AND language is infectious!!

[@janakiwerakone5771]

Beautiful woman,,Allways admired her,,and loved to see her programme s ,May God bless her..

[@afreenk4825]

I didn't know so many things about her, thank you she's inspiring

[@somerset3078]

Speaks a lot of how simple she is, the way she chooses partners. None of them with her unparalleled beauty

[@rustybearden1800]

She is one of my favorites, her unconventional bubbly enthusiasm and matter of fact attitude along with her genuine enjoyment of food and cooking makes her irresistible

[@karinberryman2009]

If she revels in an activity, Nigella makes an art form of it. Cooking is her passion and outlet, she really does it well, and being a natural actor, she sweeps us along! I can’t cook and speak at the same time, and I’m not sure I can do either well. Nigella might not have chosen her mother’s genes, if she’d had a choice, but her genes on both sides are a real gift! I’d like to think her children are happily choosing their own path.

[@suzyhalilovic6652]

I have a huge respect for Nigella she is drop dead georgeous amazing cook and amazing mother to her two beautiful kids this women has been through so much in her life death of her husband mother and sister that would be so hard but this women is lion so strong ....

[@cutesy1631]

unless your a young , but one's we are older we all go throw similares situation, is not dedicate to her alone but its hard never less

[@anye76]

She is a treasure 😊🥰

[@BabelSpeak]

Needless to say, she's stunning, as a person, personality, a chef and in her looks. I learnt how to cook (poach) a salmon, thanks to her 😌 Love her ❤💯

[@tashee8772]

She is such an incredibly beautiful woman and I simply love her no-fuss recipes. Never miss her Christmas specials and often rewatch her classic ones, during the holidays.

[@0U812.]

Love her style of spirit 🌹

[@rainbowunicorn8929]

For her to live through the death of a husband, mother and sister... i can only imagine the pain, don't know if I'd be as strong as her.

[@dtmt502]

Cocaine makes you tough

[@rivermoon6190]

Sorry, but try living through a life with parents who hated and abused you, being sent to live In homes run by sadistic nuns and priests and then have a neglectful and philandering partner. Then bringing up your kids to be kind and caring (without any money) and then you know you are strong. NL had a very privileged life compared to most people yet you seem to think she is a hero! I can only wish I had her upbringing.

[@funinthekitchen844]

@@rivermoon6190 Let them have her as their hero or role model. Nigella has been in a marriage with domestic violence, she is a survivor and a inspiration to other survivors.. I grew up with abuse and has been raped twice, I empathize a lot with people who has experienced abuse /domestic violence, so I wonder why you don't care, it has nothing to do with privilege..

[@fakhrussalhin3149]

Palestinians face it everyday and they don't even have their parents billions or even a shelter on their heads. thanks to the likes of her and her family and you

[@rainbowunicorn8929]

@@fakhrussalhin3149 when you've got nothing nice to say then shut your mouth

[@karanfield4229]

I adore her. Classy and gorgeous. Im a chef too and she inspires me so much.

[@elisa7881]

A wonderful woman, beautiful, cultured and so talented.

[@roberthayes9842]

I just watched her life story, very interesting, a remarkable woman who's had to endure personal tragedies, but somehow keeps going regardless, she oozes life and the joy of living and that's her appeal,

[@MrMrMuhummad]

The Gorgeous, the lovely , the Gracious the The honourable NIGELLA LAWSON She is a godsend to us in lockdown thank you so much

[@TROQUE4]

Have had a crush on her since before I knew what a crush was

[@jomargomez3824]

I am loving the comments. She is amazing. Been rewatching her videos since 2008

[@kristicaruana]

Queen Nigella! ♥️ Been watching her for so long- love her!

[@omnitrus]

She is beautiful and inspires us to cook her meals! I like watching her !

[@FlavioMarceloSousa35]

She's wonderful and her chocolate mousse is absolutely brilliant.

[@trudyrank7389]

She’s the Best ! Gorgeous and funny too !

[@bhchen3079]

She is naturally gorgeous

[@janettempest716]

To watching her makes me feel happy and less stressed 🌹😇❤️

[@ellenspear50]

Here's why she's turning heads: she's smart, gorgeous and related to wealth and privilege. She's extraordinarily lucky, and has done a lot with it. I wish her every success (even when she indulges in some silliness or other).

[@sahabshraddha8453]

She is home 🏡 cook❤️❤️🥬🥬🍮the great dedication towards to everyone 💯 on camera/off camera. 📷 Truly natural ❤️🕊️👒 person 👍 I ❤️her show which was telecasted TLC or other channels . I learn many cakes, soups etc. She is beautiful person 👍

[@conchitinabernardo4370]

I enjoy watching her . I follow her recipes . She is a beautiful human being! Physically , she has a gorgeous face . Speaks beautifully

[@johnnyanthony8063]

Super enthusiastic No doubt she’s a great presenter👍

[@mystrength5640]

I will always, Believe Nigella is a wonderfully talented Lady!

[@joajoa333]

I love Nigella since i was a kid. ❤🙏🏻

[@janettempest716]

I love her because she’s so honest and natural just like me ❤️😇❤️

[@aliciaborda788]

O con sustitulos en español

[@lolam.9291]

Nigella is so beautiful… I love the fact that she enjoys eating and not giving a crap about how she looks while doing so; like me 😝❤

[@deepskull366]

LOVE FROM MALAYSIA, NIGELLA.

[@lindahajek5859]

I like Nigella she is a great cook! That is really tough losing family so young! She is a beautiful woman!

[@GregLedder]

Nigella.. not only is she breathtakingly beautiful, she comes across as a very down to earth, genuine person too. Magical to watch :-)

[@nashgarcia4490]

I think she is gorgeous.

[@EdgarTeoxon]

and she looks stunning and gorgeous for a 61 year old lady

[@mariavictoriasalita2908]

What?! Seriously she's 61? Amazing!

[@kaushikraj8351]

Wtffffff

[@Ra-rg1vk]

WOWIE

[@joshentertainment2]

When is recorded nigella Lawson show how old was she

[@normajean2855]

I love Nigella, she has grace, resiliance and style...

[@marciajames1176]

I am half Italian half British, Italy is my heart and soul and always will be. When I travelled there I don't wish to come back to England, my goal is to move there . The food wine fashion culture people everything really.

[@mariavictoriasalita2908]

Italy must be an incredible country. I am really fascinated with their passion with style, fashion, food, everything. I wish to go there if I would have the chance.

[@nickmiller76]

Bye

[@whocares0692]

I think she a stunningly beautiful woman !! D A M N !!!

[@luckydelauta3859]

Amen brother!

[@barrymiller99]

Attractive and beyond in every sense of the term.

[@jungleking9703]

Do you really need to think when you can see that it's pretty obvious that she's stunningly beautiful. Lol.🤣

[@TheNeeenha]

She reminds me of Sophia Lauren..she is quite lovely It's always a joy to watch her cook and talk about food

[@whocares0692]

@@TheNeeenha, you're right about her resemblance. And just as classy

[@sheriwright5411]

Loved watching her show,and her food!!!

[@alanjackson4646]

She seems a good person to me. She has beautiful eyes. I am a fan of her cooking style.

[@ekunsa]

Charisma. Love her accent

[@joshuajwars4271]

WHOA that's awesome Nigella Lawson is the Princess celebrity after Diana & Elizabeth well done!

[@alanhorning7964]

Nigella is just amazing. She is a statement to food and just knows what she likes to eat as I do. She is just a great home cook and always will be.

[@happyfeet4506]

I take my hat off to this Lady. She's been there done that. A beautiful lady in the true meaning of the word. 🤩

[@kannot1]

When your own mom has an eating disorder, it really builds resentment... 💔Glad she overcame her mom's difficulty

[@miunya]

Wow she looked so similar to her mother and both are beautiful.

[@niccidiamond2390]

We love you Nigella. You are in your own league. Noone comes close. Head up, your dignity and class can never be taken from you.

[@handyvickers]

She's classy, sensual, and stunning... And you says she's 61? She looks great for 31...