Food Network Star Giada de Laurentiis Celebrates Her Daughter Jade’s 18th Birthday In St. Barths

Giada De Laurentiis celebrated her daughter Jade’s eighteenth birthday, posting on Instagram to commemorate this special day.

The Food Network star described her as the “greatest gift” as the mother-and-daughter duo relaxed in St. Barths.

The first photo in De Laurentiis’s photodump showed her and Jade embracing, gazing fondly at each other. De Laurentiis wore a chic sunhat and ivory sunglasses, as her daughter wore tortoiseshell sunnies and a green top with spaghetti straps.

In the second photo, De Laurentiis and her daughter sat together on an oversized swing, staring at the ocean waves. Other photos included Jade enjoying her birthday celebration at a fancy restaurant, wearing red lipstick. A crowd surrounded her, singing “Happy Birthday,” with Jade making her wish in the end. To end the night, the duo danced to pop songs indoors, accompanied by their close friends and family.

De Laurentiis captioned her post, “Blinked and woke up with an 18-year-old this morning. “So thankful to spend your last week of being 17 with you, Jadey.”

“Your wit, kindness, beauty, laughter, I am forever in awe of who you have become.”

“You are my greatest gift – I love you more than you will ever know! Happy birthday Jadeyy!!!!”

Many fans flooded the comment section, sharing sweet sentiments.

“My daughter turns 18 in August. It’s so bittersweet. Nothing like that mother-daughter relationship. Happy Birthday Jade!” one person shared.

Another said, “Happy birthday, Jade. Blessings to you all.”

St. Barths, also known as Saint Barthélemy, is a French Caribbean island known for its white sand beaches, stunning views and exciting nightlife. Key activities include watersports at Grand Cul-de-Sac, shopping and dining at Gustavia Harbor, or eating local delicacies at Caribbean festivals.

Giada de Laurentiis is a Food Network TV personality, chef and writer, best known for her shows Everyday Italian and Giada. She has been a part of the channel since 2002.