Donna Hay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Donna Hay
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| Born | 28 January 1970 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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| Years active | 2001–present |
Donna Hay is a famous Australian food expert. She was born on January 28, 1970. She's known for many things, like making food look amazing (that's a food stylist!), writing cookbooks, editing magazines, running her own business, and hosting TV shows. She's helped many people learn to cook delicious and simple meals.
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Cookbooks and Magazines
Donna Hay is most famous for her many cookbooks. She has written 27 bestselling cookbooks! These books include titles like the new easy, fresh and light, and Basics to Brilliance: Kids. Her books have sold over 6 million copies all around the world. People love her books because they have simple recipes and beautiful photos.
In January 2007, she was named one of the 'Magnificent Seven' cookbook authors. This special award was given by the judges of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. Her newest book, Too Easy, came out in October 2024.
Donna also used to be the Editor-in-Chief of Donna Hay Magazine. This magazine came out every two months and started in 2001. It stopped being published in July 2018 after 100 issues. Before that, she was the Food Editor for Marie Claire magazine in Australia. She also worked as a Food Editor for newspapers like The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.
Homewares Collection
Besides books and magazines, Donna Hay also has her own collection of homewares. These are items for your home, like dishes or cooking tools. You can find her homewares on her online store at donnahay.com.
TV Shows and Appearances
Donna Hay has also been on television many times. In March 2011, her first TV show, Fast, Fresh, Simple, started. It was shown on The LifeStyle Channel. This show had 13 episodes and featured many recipes from her book with the same name.
She has also been a guest judge on MasterChef Australia. This popular cooking competition show airs on Network Ten. In May 2016, her new TV series called "Donna Hay – Basics to Brilliance" aired. It was followed by "Basics to Brilliance: Kids" in 2017.
In November 2022, a new four-part series called "Donna Hay Christmas" was released. This show launched all over the world on Disney+.
Awards and Recognition
Donna Hay has received a special award for her work. In the 2022 Queen's Birthday Honours, she was given the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). This award was for her "service to the food and hospitality sector as a cook and author." It means she was recognized for her great contributions to cooking and food writing.
TV Appearances List
| Title | Year | Role |
| Kath and Kim (TV series) | 2007 | As herself (guest) |
| MasterChef New Zealand (TV series) | 2010 | Guest Judge |
| The Project (TV series) | 2010 | Self - New Masterchef Celebrity Chef Challenge Judge |
| Junior MasterChef Australia | 2010 | Self - Guest Judge |
| Donna Hay - Fast, Fresh, Simple 13-part series (TV series) | 2011 | Host |
| Masterchef Australia (TV series) | 2009-2011 | Self - Guest Chef - Self Guest Judge - Celebrity Chef (14 episodes) |
| Donna Hay: Basics to Brilliance (TV series) | 2016-2017 | Self - Host |
| Donna Hay: Basics to Brilliance Kids (TV series) | 2017 | Self - Host |
| RTL Late Night (TV series) | 2018 | Self |
| Saturday Kitchen (TV series) | 2007-2020 | Self |
| Donna Hay Christmas (TV miniseries) Disney+ | 2022 | Self - Host |
