Ina Garten Feared Her Abusive Father Would Kill Her: ‘I Was Physically Afraid of Him’

Celebrity chef Ina Garten has opened up about the physical and emotional abuse she suffered from her late parents, Charles and Florence Rosenberg, in her new memoir, Be Ready When the Luck Happens. Speaking with People ahead of the book’s release on October 1, Garten confessed to being “terrified” of her father when growing up. “I was physically afraid of my dad,” she said. “I literally remember thinking he would kill me if I did something. I was physically afraid of him. And my mother just was unsupportive.” Born in Brooklyn, New York, Garten moved with her family to Stamford, Connecticut, where she grew up with her older brother, Ken, who was also a victim of their father’s abuse. Reflecting on her childhood, the Barefoot Contessa host revealed she spent most of her time locked up in her bedroom. “If there’s a threat of violence, you’re always afraid,...
- 9/4/2024
- TV Insider
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