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Giada De Laurentiis Childhood Photo

This Adorable Throwback Photo Proves Giada Hasn't Changed Since Elementary School

Giada De Laurentiis recently shared an old classroom photo from first grade, and it didn't take long for us to scope her out in the crowd. Hint: her smile totally gives it away! The photo was taken at Kenter Canyon Elementary School in Los Angeles, where the chef lived after moving from her birthplace of Rome, Italy. Clearly the name of her first-grade teacher was a sign of her culinary-focused future. Find her in the photo below, then check out Giada's best cooking tips and even more throwback photos of your favorite Food Network chefs.

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