{"id":2443086,"date":"2026-06-03T13:17:06","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T13:17:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2443086"},"modified":"2026-06-03T13:17:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T13:17:06","slug":"giada-de-laurentiis-fans-arent-ready-for-her-emotional-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/giada-de-laurentiis-fans-arent-ready-for-her-emotional-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Giada De Laurentiis Fans Aren&#8217;t Ready for Her Emotional Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-journey-body=\"standard-article\">\n<div class=\"css-1jx1kps etlajd2\">\n<div data-theme-key=\"collapsible-section\" data-fp-collapsible-section=\"true\" class=\"css-p1fz9n e1q3dcg6\">\n<h3 data-theme-key=\"collapsible-header\" data-fp-collapsible-section-header=\"true\" class=\"css-dyle7y e1q3dcg5\"><button aria-label=\"Hide Key Points section\" aria-expanded=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"collapsible-header-button\" class=\"css-rgwsqu e1q3dcg4\"><\/p>\n<p>Key Points<\/p>\n<div data-theme-key=\"collapsible-icon-wrapper\" data-collapsible-open=\"true\" class=\"css-1kwqn25 e1q3dcg0\"><span data-testid=\"iconRight\" data-theme-key=\"collapsible-icon-right\" class=\"css-1ep4808 e1q3dcg1\"><\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/h3>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-theme-key=\"collapsible-section-text\" data-fp-collapsible-section-body=\"true\" class=\"css-1bo2quf e1q3dcg3\">\n<div class=\"css-ex91la etlajd1\">\n<div>\n<p>Giada De Laurentiis announced that her daughter, Jade Thompson, had graduated from high school.<\/p>\n<p>Fans rallied around the Food Network alum after she posted moments from Jade\u2019s graduation on Instagram.<\/p>\n<p>Giada previously spoke to <em>Good Housekeeping<\/em> about what her next chapter will look like after Jade leaves for college.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><keypoints-embed isaigenerated=\"false\" isapproved=\"false\" data-embed=\"1\" data-node-id=\"0\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"1\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">It\u2019s the end of an era for <strong data-node-id=\"1.1\">Giada De Laurentiis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"2\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">The celebrity chef has always kept her fans updated about her career milestones and her personal moments with her family. Now, Giada has announced that her daughter, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/all-about-giada-de-laurentiis-daughter-jade-7502323\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/people.com\/all-about-giada-de-laurentiis-daughter-jade-7502323\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Jade Thompson\" data-node-id=\"2.1\" class=\"body-link css-7v8mn9 emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"2.1.0\">Jade Thompson<\/strong><\/a>, whom she shares with ex-husband <strong data-node-id=\"2.3\">Todd Thompson<\/strong>, graduated from high school on May 29.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"3\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">In typical mom fashion, Giada captured the day and posted highlights on Instagram with Jade, Todd, and other family members. What\u2019s more, the former <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/food-network\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/food-network\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Food Network\" data-node-id=\"3.1\" class=\"body-link css-7v8mn9 emevuu60\">Food Network<\/a> star reflected on what a journey it\u2019s been to watch her daughter flourish into a young adult.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"6\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">\u201cShe did it!\u201d she wrote in the caption. \u201cWhat an unbelievable milestone for our girl, our world changer, our graduate. Keep shining Jadey, we love you more than you will ever know\u2728\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83c\udf93.\u201d<\/p>\n<div data-embed=\"editorial-link\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-19\" data-node-id=\"8\" class=\"embed\">\n<aside data-nitrous-content-id=\"recirculation_unit_get_the_latest_giada_de_laurentiis_news\" class=\"css-epuhkm e94w1mj21\">\n<h2 class=\"css-jlmdjh e94w1mj19\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"title-design-element-before\" class=\"css-0 e68yk9k0\"\/><span class=\"css-0 e94w1mj18\">Get the Latest Giada De Laurentiis News<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"title-design-element-after\" class=\"css-0 e68yk9k1\"\/><\/h2>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"9\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Shortly after Giada shared the news of the momentous occasion, Todd added his own thoughts about the special day.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"10\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">\u201cWow! Can\u2019t believe we have a Graduate! \u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f,\u201d he wrote in the comments. \u201cI am so Proud of our Jade!\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"11\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Fans were also in awe.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"12\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">\u201cGosh, how can our Jade be heading to college?! Congratulations to all of you\u2014proud parent moment for sure \ud83e\udd70\ud83c\udf93,\u201d one person penned.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"13\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">\u201cCannot believe this is the same little nugget all those years ago on your show!! They grow up way too fast!!!!\u201d another exclaimed.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"14\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">\u201cCongratulations Jade! Can\u2019t wait to see what comes next. You are amazing! \u2764\ufe0f,\u201d a different follower added.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"15\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">While Giada is thrilled about Jade\u2019s next chapter, she previously <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/entertainment\/celebrity-news\/a70157895\/giada-de-laurentiis-family-daughter-jade-college\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/entertainment\/celebrity-news\/a70157895\/giada-de-laurentiis-family-daughter-jade-college\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"told Good Housekeeping\" data-node-id=\"15.1\" class=\"body-link css-7v8mn9 emevuu60\">told <em data-node-id=\"15.1.1\">Good Housekeeping<\/em><\/a> that she\u2019s not necessarily prepared for the day that her daughter <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DSQRHlyEnUN\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DSQRHlyEnUN\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"heads off to college\" data-node-id=\"15.3\" class=\"body-link css-7v8mn9 emevuu60\">heads off to college<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"17\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">\u201cAs a mom, I\u2019ve always planned my life around Jade\u2019s schedule, and it\u2019s been that way for the last 18 years,\u201d she told us in January 2026. \u201cIt\u2019s going to be a tough transition, but I think it\u2019ll be fun. Yes, there will be those sad moments where I realize that my time with her is now limited, but it\u2019ll be different. She\u2019s not going to live at home anymore, and I think that\u2019ll take some getting used to.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"18\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Congrats to Jade, Giada, and the whole family!<\/p>\n<div data-embed=\"editorial-link\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-21\" data-node-id=\"19\" class=\"embed\">\n<aside data-nitrous-content-id=\"recirculation_unit_read_more_food_network_news\" class=\"css-1ia9hn7 e94w1mj10\">\n<div data-theme-key=\"carousel-container\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" role=\"region\" aria-live=\"off\" aria-labelledby=\"PP0-21-0\" class=\"css-1jke4yk ejxe6mr5\">\n<p><h2 id=\"PP0-21-0\" data-theme-key=\"carousel-hed\" class=\"css-4i2xvz ejxe6mr6\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"title-design-element-before\" class=\"css-1yxmhzw e68yk9k0\"\/>Read More Food Network News<span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"title-design-element-after\" class=\"css-0 e68yk9k1\"\/><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.goodhousekeeping.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Points Giada De Laurentiis announced that her daughter, Jade Thompson, had graduated from high school. Fans rallied around the Food Network alum after she posted moments from Jade\u2019s graduation on Instagram. Giada previously spoke to Good Housekeeping about what her next chapter will look like after Jade leaves for college. 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