Ina Garten Reveals Past Marital Struggles and Separation from Husband Jeffrey

The celebrity chef opens up about their near-divorce in the 1970s and how they overcame traditional roles to strengthen their marriage.

Ina and Jeffrey Garten have been married for 56 years but faced significant challenges in the 1970s, including a separation and near-divorce.
Ina's burgeoning career with the Barefoot Contessa specialty food store conflicted with Jeffrey's expectations of traditional marital roles.
Ina felt the need to pause their marriage to focus on her career and understand her own needs, leading to a separation.
Jeffrey's willingness to see a therapist and understand Ina's perspective helped them reconcile and build a more equal partnership.
The couple's relationship emerged stronger, with both acknowledging the importance of mutual support and understanding in their long-lasting marriage.