Donna Hay Biography
Donna Hay OAM is a culinary stylist, author, and magazine editor from Australia. Hay skipped into a kitchen at the age of eight, took up a mixing bowl, and never looked back.
Donna Hay Age
She is 53 years old as of 28 January 2023. She was born on 28 January 1970 in Sydney, Australia.
Donna Hay Husband (Is Donna Hay married?)
She was married to Bill Wilson. The couple has two children; Tom Wilson and Angus Wilson. Bill Wilson is a farmer by trade. They were married for numerous years before ending their long-term relationship in a traumatic divorce. Donna Hay was spotted kissing her new partner in Bondi two years after their divorce, according to DailyMail.
She walked hand in hand with her younger love interest on the romantic promenade before exchanging kisses. However, the identity of the man remains unknown. However, there have been no current reports concerning their connection.
Donna Hay Christmas
Donna finished her debut TV series – fast, fresh, and uncomplicated – for Foxtel’s LifeStyle Channel in Australia in 2011. The series aired in over 17 countries around the world. Donna’s no-fuss, elegant approach to Christmas entertaining was brought to life in a one-hour special developed exclusively for Foxtel in December 2013. In 2012, she won an ASTRA award for best new female personality.
Donna Hay Net Worth
She has an estimated net worth of $19 million.
Donna Hay Cookbook
Hay is a best-selling cookbook author and Australia’s leading food editor. Her food, recipes, and styling emphasize simple ingredients that are beautifully shot – trademarks of her work that have set the standard for food publication worldwide and inspired a new generation of cooks.
Donna’s straightforward and stylish approach is evident in her 26 award-winning cookbooks. She has sold over six million copies worldwide, and her books have been translated into ten languages. In January 2007, she was selected one of the ‘Magnificent Seven’ cookbook authors at the international Gourmand Awards.
Donna Hay Recipes – Magazine
Donna made her first venture into the booming realm of ‘luxury health’ content in 2015, when she released Fresh + Light, a special edition magazine packed full of superfoods and delectable recipes for a lighter approach to eating. With Donna at the lead, the title has become a quarterly regular after 60,000 copies sold out in less than two weeks.
Donna Hay Weight Loss
Donna underwent an unbelievable weight loss journey in 2016 and emerged with a leaner appearance. It’s logical that someone who works in the kitchen would want a few bites of all those delectable food items. Donna experienced a similar situation when she gained weight while working. Her plus-size physique, however, began to damage her health, and the woman eventually decided to take a risk and embark on her weight loss adventure. Soon later, the results were clear: the lady had returned to a trim figure with a healthy body after losing three dress sizes. Donna’s weight loss plan included healthy diet and regular activity, such as running and stand-up paddle boarding, according to DailyMail.
Does Donna Hay have her own Restaurant? – Career
Donna began her profession as a food writer and stylist when she was 19 years old. When she was 25, she was chosen food editor of Marie Claire, and she quickly became the food editor of Marie Claire Lifestyle as well.
Donna finished her debut TV series – fast, fresh, and uncomplicated – for Foxtel’s LifeStyle Channel in Australia in 2011. The series aired in over 17 countries around the world. Donna’s no-fuss, elegant approach to Christmas entertaining was brought to life in a one-hour special developed exclusively for Foxtel in December 2013. In 2012, she won an ASTRA award for best new female personality.
Tourism Australia chose Donna as the creative director for Oprah Winfrey’s ‘Welcome to Sydney’ celebration in December 2011, for her and the 300 audience members who traveled to Australia for the unique series of programmes. The episode, which was watched by over 20 million people globally, included Donna’s makeover of Sydney Harbour settings into elegant beach and country settings, as well as pyrotechnics that lit up the night sky and Sydney Harbour Bridge – just for Oprah.
Donna was welcomed into the Australia Magazine Awards Hall of Fame in November 2015 for her pioneering brand and contributions to the industry. Rather than resting on her laurels, Donna accelerated the company’s growth. She returned to television in May 2016 with a fresh new eight-part series, Basics to Brilliance, which was exclusive to Foxtel. The companion book was published in September 2016. The magazine also celebrated its 15th anniversary that month with a tremendously successful bumper issue. On Boxing Day 2016, Donna realized a lifetime dream by sailing as part of the crew on Beau Geste in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
Donna also writes a popular weekly food column for News Corp newspapers in Australia, which reaches over 2.5 million people each week. She is also a regular contributor to Living etc., the UK’s biggest lifestyle magazine, and has a monthly piece in The Sunday Times Magazine.In addition, Donna founded the Donna Hay General Store in early 2009, which has grown into a thriving online business, allowing food and style enthusiasts all over the world to get Donna’s goods, beautiful homewares, and unique gift ideas with the press of a button.
Donna’s successful homewares line was created in collaboration with Royal Doulton and has been sold globally since 2011. This collection comprises classic tableware and collections for tea, cake, and special events, as well as cookware and cooking and baking items.
The Donna Hay Home Baking Mix collection, which includes a molten chocolate chunk brownie, flourless chocolate cake, and hearty banana bread, is crafted with all natural ingredients for a truly handmade flavour. The range is well-liked and widely available in major supermarkets throughout Australia. The brownie is now the most popular baking mix at Coles and Woolworths stores.