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Meet Food Network Vet Guy Fieri' s Parents Penelope and Jim Ferry
By Leila KozmaSep. 8 2022, Published 8:07 a.m. ET Star chef and media personality Guy Fieri has achieved the kind of success that many can only dream about. Born in Columbus, Ohio, in 1968, Guy attended Madison Central High School, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and American River College, before building a career as a full-time foodie, restaurateur, and TV show host. Article continues below advertisement To whom does Guy own his success? Here's what you should know about his parents, Penelope and Jim Ferry. Who are Guy Fieri' s parents We have all the details
Guy and his parents, Penelope and Jim Ferry, moved to Ferndale, Calif., shortly after Guy was born. Guy has fond memories of his childhood years, and he frequently visits the city that has served as the backdrop of some of his most formative experiences. Guy previously said he was raised by "hippie parents," who "never did drugs or anything like that." As Guy said, Ferndale was a good fit for his parents. "California just fit their whole-earth lifestyle."Article continues below advertisementSource: Getty Images "My dad, Jim, was an entrepreneur and my mom, Penelope, was a homemaker who helped my dad," he added. "Soon after they settled in Ferndale, they opened Dave’s Saddlery — named for their partner Dave Clowse — where they sold the belts and candles they made." Article continues below advertisement One of Guy's latest cookbooks, Sweet Memories of Ferndale: Celebrating with Food and Love, pays homage to Ferndale and its varied culinary landscape. Guy has organised book signing events, tours, and other activities in the city where he was raised. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Guy Fieri (@guyfieri) Article continues below advertisement Locals are likely accustomed to celebrity sightings, as Guy visits Ferndale regularly. What's more, Guy even purchased the building of the Ferndale Meat Company, a Ferndale landmark erected in the 1800s. The building was also featured in an old episode of Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. Guy frequently invites his family members to appear on his TV programs. His mom, Penelope, recently appeared in Season 3, Episode 5 of Tournament of Champions. Between 2014 and 2021, she made several appearances on Guy's Grocery Games, and she also starred in Guy: Hawaiian Style, Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, and Guy's Big Bite. On IMDb, she is listed under the name, Penny Ferry.Article continues below advertisement View this post on Instagram A post shared by Guy Fieri (@guyfieri) Guy Fieri his wife Lori and their kids live in Santa Rosa Calif which is just a stone' s throw away from Ferndale
Guy and Lori, aka the Mayor and First Lady of Flavortown, are the proud parents of 26-year-old Hunter and 16-year-old Ryder. The family is based in Santa Rosa, though Guy recently purchased a mansion in West Palm Beach, Fla. Article continues below advertisement Guy frequently travels for work. He recently visited Jim Belushi on his Oregon ranch for the shooting of Guy's All-American Road Trip. He was accompanied by his family members for the filming of Guy's All-American Road Trip. Guy's family members, including his wife, have distinct memories of what Guy was like at the beginning of his career. As Lori told Vice, Guy swapped his clean-shaven, neat look for the bleached hair and bowling shirt combo after he decided to become a star chef. "When I first met him, he had no goatee. He had dark hair. He wore a suit to work every day," Lori said. As she explained, Guy's trademark look came about when Guy headed over to the hairdresser, an old friend of his named Christina Jones, instructing her to do whatever she wants. AdvertisementMore from Distractify This Is What Happened to Guy Fieri's Sister, Morgan, Who Tragically Died in 2011 15 Little-Known Facts About Guy Fieri Guy Fieri Reveals “More Flavortown Coming” With Remote ‘Grocery Games’ Episodes (EXCLUSIVE) Latest Celebrity Relationships News and UpdatesAdvertisementABOUT DistractifyAbout UsPrivacy PolicyTerms of UseDMCASitemapCONNECT with DistractifyLink to Facebook Link to TwitterLink to InstagramContact us by Email Copyright 2022 Distractify. Distractify is a registered trademark. All Rights Reserved. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.