Julia Child was an American chef, novelist, and television personality who died in 2004 with a net worth of $50 million (adjusted for inflation). Her first cookbook, “Mastering the Art of French Cooking,” was released in 1961 and is credited with popularizing French food in America. She went on to create 16 other cookbooks as well as the memoir “My Life in France,” which was published posthumously in 2006.
Julia appeared on a variety of television shows, including the Emmy-winning “The French Chef” (1963-1973), “In Julia’s Kitchen with Master Chefs” (1995-1996), and “Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home” (1999-2000). Child was played by Meryl Streep in Nora Ephron’s 2009 film “Julie & Julia.”
What are some of Julia Child Awards?
Julia Child was awarded the Legion of Honor Knighthood on November 19, 2000. In 2000, she was named a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. She earned the Presidential Medal of Freedom from the United States in 2003, as well as honorary degrees from Harvard University, Johnson & Wales University (1995), Smith College (her alma mater), Brown University (2000), and several other universities. Child was elected into the National Women’s Hall of Fame in 2007.
Below are some of her other awards:
- Peabody Award for Personal Achievement in 1965 for The French Chef
- Individuals for The French Chef won an Emmy in 1966 for Achievements in Educational Television.
- Julia Child and More Company won US National Book Awards for Current Interest (hardcover) in 1980.
- In Julia’s Kitchen with Master Chefs received a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Service Show Host in 1996.
- Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Service Show Host in 2001.
What are some of Julia Child Nominations?
Below are some of the nominations attained by the renowned Cheff:
- The French Chef won an Emmy in 1972 for Special Classification of Outstanding Program and Individual Achievement – General Programming.
- Cooking with Master Chefs won an Emmy in 1994 for Outstanding Informational Series.
- Baking with Julia won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Service Show Host in 1997.
- Baking with Julia won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Service Show Host in 1999.
- Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Service Show Host in 2000.
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