13 things you probably didn't know about Ina Garten

Ina Garten is one of the most beloved celebrity chefs in the business, but there's a lot you might not know about her.Lloyd Bishop/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images

• Ina Garten is one of the most beloved and respected celebrity chefs in the world.
• Before becoming a TV show host and cookbook author, Ina Garten worked for the government.
• Garten honed her cooking skills by working her way through Julia Child's "Mastering the Art of French Cooking."

Ina Garten, also known as the "Barefoot Contessa," is one of the most beloved and famous celebrity chefs in the business, despite having no professional training.

Before becoming a cookbook author and TV host, Garten lived in Washington, DC, and worked for the White House Office of Management and Budget. Her husband Jeffrey Garten encouraged her to pursue her passion for cooking, and the rest is history.

Read more: Ina Garten and her husband Jeffrey have been married for 52 years and are still madly in love. Here's a timeline of their relationship.

Here are 13 things you probably didn't know about Ina Garten.