At a Glance
- Guy Fieri and Lori Fieri married in 1995 and have been a power couple for over three decades.
- Lori’s encouragement led Guy to compete on The Next Food Network Star in 2006, launching his TV career.
- The couple has two sons, Hunter (born 1996) and Ryder (born 2005), and has appeared together on several reality shows.
- In 2019, Guy’s transformation for a Bosch commercial surprised Lori, who remarked, “I didn’t even know it was you.”
**Introduction
Guy Fieri and his wife Lori have turned a simple meeting in a California restaurant into a celebrated partnership that spans food, family, and television. Their story began in the early 1990s, grew into a long-lasting marriage, and culminated in national TV stardom, all while maintaining a close-knit family life.
Early Life and Meeting
Lori grew up in North Providence, Rhode Island, where her father was a toolmaker and her mother cleaned houses. In 1992, while relocating to California, she stopped at a restaurant where Guy was the manager. The encounter was awkward at first, but Guy recalled, “I knew as soon as I saw her,” he told the outlet. The two married in 1995, and Guy changed his surname from Ferry to Fieri at the time.
Marriage, Family & Career Support
A Partnership Built on Encouragement
Lori convinced Guy to audition for The Next Food Network Star in 2006. She told The Press Democrat, “Listen, this is the opportunity of a lifetime. If you don’t try, you’ll never know. You need to go.” The win propelled Guy into TV fame.
Family Roots
Guy and Lori are parents to two sons: Hunter, born 1996, and Ryder, born 2005. They also raised Jules, the son of Guy’s late sister Morgan, who died from metastatic melanoma in 2011.
> “Our perfect nights are really barbecuing in the backyard and the kids swimming in the pool,” Lori told News Of Los Angeles in May 2019. “We just hunker down at home. That’s his happy place.”
> “I think that has a lot to do with who I am and who my wife is. We came from very, very close-knit families,” Guy added.
TV Collaborations
Lori has appeared on several of Guy’s shows. In 2017 they filmed Guy’s Family Road Trip, a reality series that followed the family across the U.S. In 2021, they starred in Guy! Hawaiian Style, showcasing their adventures on Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island.
Signature Dishes
Guy mentioned that Lori’s specialty was a simple egg-noodle dish. “She didn’t cook very much but she would make this one dish: egg noodles,” he said. “She’d make it with ground beef, canned gravy, and maybe some onions and a little bit of garlic. But I called it Rhode Island Beef and Noodles because she’s from Rhode Island and it’s beef and noodles.”
> He upgraded the meal by switching out the beef for higher-quality meat and adding red wine. “I upgraded the meal by switching out the beef for higher-quality meat and adding red wine. My version is fantastic but my kids will have it either way. They still like the old school way too,” he admitted.
Recent Transformation & Legacy
In 2019, Guy appeared in a Bosch Super Bowl commercial wearing a subdued look-brown hair, khakis, and a button-down shirt-instead of his trademark spiky blond hair. Lori’s reaction was priceless: “She’d look at me and go, ‘Oh – it’s you. I didn’t even know it was you,'” Guy recalled to News Of Los Angeles.
Timeline of Key Events
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 1995 | Marriage and surname change |
| 1996 | Birth of Hunter |
| 2005 | Birth of Ryder |
| 2006 | Wins The Next Food Network Star |
| 2011 | Morgan’s passing |
| 2017 | Guy’s Family Road Trip airs |
| 2019 | Bosch commercial appearance |
| 2021 | Guy! Hawaiian Style airs |
Guy’s journey from a Rhode Island upbringing to national television is a testament to the power of partnership, perseverance, and family values. His wife Lori’s support has been pivotal, shaping both his career and their shared life.
Key Takeaways
- Lori’s encouragement led Guy to a career-changing audition.
- The couple balances a bustling TV schedule with a grounded family life.
- Their collaborative shows showcase both culinary adventures and everyday moments.
- Recent on-screen transformations highlight Guy’s willingness to evolve while staying true to his roots.
