Cover These foodie celebrities have one thing in common: an appetite for life that’s utterly delicious. (Photo: Instagram / @selenagomez)
These foodie celebrities have one thing in common: an appetite for life that’s utterly delicious. (Photo: Instagram / @selenagomez)
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From Stanley Tucci’s Negroni to Florence Pugh’s crostini, these foodie celebrities serve it hot—with Michelin-worthy enthusiasm and a side of charisma
It’s a terrific time to be alive, now that the era of the joyless, kale-only celebrity is over. Today’s stars don’t just eat—they revel. Whether they’re kneading dough, sipping wine in Puglia or narrating their risotto rituals, these foodie celebrities have one thing in common: an appetite for life that’s utterly delicious. Call them culinary romantics, edible aesthetes or just people who know their way around a cheese board. These stars aren’t just eating for the ‘gram—they’re living for the flavour. Here’s our list of food-obssessed celebrities who turn every bite into a performance.
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1. Stanley Tucci
If cinema had a James Bond of pasta, it would be Stanley Tucci—shaken, stirred and impeccably seasoned. His love affair with Italian cuisine exploded during lockdown via his viral Negroni-making tutorial, followed by his CNN docuseries Searching for Italy. And, of course, like most foodie celebrities, he has books about food, including What I Ate in One Year: (and related thoughts) and The Tucci Cookbook. Whether he’s swirling spaghetti or discussing Parmigiano with alarming sensuality, Tucci reminds us that food is sacred.
2. Florence Pugh
Above Florence Pugh always leads the pack of foodie celebrities.
There are fan bases dedicated to Florence Pugh enjoying food, from her obsession with Krispy Kreme doughnuts to the staple Tabasco sauce in her Valentino bag. Yes, this ultra-talented actress has range—on screen and in the kitchen. Pugh doesn’t just make Sunday roasts; she makes cinematic events out of them on Instagram. She’s been known to deglaze with sass, slice with style and wax poetic about trifles. “Cooking with Flo” is an experience, not just a story—and fans eat it up like comfort food with a designer twist.
3. Timothée Chalamet
Yes, that slim, Oscar-nominated body is full of European viennoiseries. Between filming movies and being fashion’s favourite elf prince, Timothée Chalamet is famously a fan of Parisian pastries and New York bagels. He was spotted munching croissants in Montmartre and name-dropped Ladurée in interviews. Rumour has it he can distinguish between laminated doughs by smell alone. We can neither confirm nor deny this, but if that skill were true, then he has an obvious place in lists of foodie celebrities.
4. Rosé
BLACKPINK’s Rosé isn’t just the chicest member of BLACKPINK; she’s also a devout foodie. Whether she’s in Tokyo sampling omakase or Paris enjoying Michelin-starred bites, she chronicles her food adventures with the precision of a magazine editorial. Her followers know the drill: ambient lighting, close-up shots and the occasional truffle.
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5. Henry Golding
Henry Golding loves durian. That alone should tell you a lot about him. Those who are not familiar with his body of work probably won’t include him in a roster of foodie celebrities. However, he knows his grub. Born in Malaysia, raised in Britain and fluent in food culture, Golding is the leading man who’ll make you swoon and crave laksa. His travels often double as culinary pilgrimages to hawker stalls in Penang or fine dining restaurants in Tokyo. And yes, he can eat sambal without breaking a sweat.
6. Gigi Hadid
Forget runway diets—Gigi Hadid’s homemade vodka pasta once broke the internet (and possibly Postmates). She’s also been known to bake, meal prep and cook for friends, all while looking like she’s posing for the cover of a magazine. Equal parts domestic goddess and MasterChef Celebrity Showdown contestant, Hadid proves that carb love is fashion-forward.
7. Padma Lakshmi
As the former host of Top Chef, Padma Lakshmi has been professionally involved in the culinary world. And the queen of all foodie celebrities takes it to another level. Her personal socials are a feast of global home cooking, spice exploration and fierce commentary about the cultural meaning of food. Bonus points: she eats with the kind of relish that would make Anthony Bourdain proud.
8. Jason Momoa
Is it any wonder the man who plays Aquaman eats like a king? Jason Momoa’s food diary includes Guinness pints, artisanal baguettes and entire plates of sashimi devoured in one go. His motto seems to be: if it’s good, order two. Possibly three. Preferably with beer.
9. Selena Gomez
Selena’s HBO Max show Selena + Chef gave us pandemic-era joy—and a surprisingly impressive range of dishes. With pro chefs guiding her from afar, Gomez learned to flambé, sauté and perfectly plate. It’s humble, hilarious and surprisingly informative. Plus, it proves that kitchen chaos can still be chic.
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Sasha Lim-Uy Mariposa is a lifestyle journalist who is known for her food writing. Based in Manila, she also covers entertainment and dining, as well as a broad range of topics. She was the former digital editor at Esquire Philippines and was the digital managing editor at Spot.ph, and now writes for the different Tatler Asia markets as a contributing writer for T-Labs.
