Damaris Phillips Biography
Hailing from Kentucky, Damaris Phillips is an American chef and television personality. She is known for winning the ninth season of the Food Network television series Food Network Star. In 2013, she became the TV host of the Food Network television show Southern at Heart. The show aired for five seasons until 2016. In 2018, she became the host of the Bobby and Damaris Show on Food Network alongside Bobby Flay.
Damaris Phillips Age
Damaris was born on December 8, 1980, in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. The television host is 43 years old as of 2023.
Damaris Phillips Books
Philips is the author of the cookbook; Southern Girl Meets Vegetarian Boy: Down Home Classics for Vegetarians (and the Meat Eaters Who Love Them). She released the book in October 2017.
Damaris Phillip’s Net Worth
According to various online sources, Philips’s net worth is estimated to be $4 million as of 2023.
Damaris Phillips Height And Weight Loss
Damaris has been quite open about her weight loss journey. She has been an inspiration to her viewers when it comes to weight loss. She disclosed that the main reason she wanted to lose weight was to live a healthier life. She added that the remedy to her weight loss was moderation and balance. Damaris did not try a fad diet or extreme workouts, just healthier foods. Damaris stands at an estimated height of 5 feet 7 inches.
Damaris Phillips Family
Damaris was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky. Her parents are Maurice Phillips Jr., and Mary Phillips. Her siblings are Morgan Phillips and Dylan Phillips. Damaris went to Jefferson Community and Technical College where she graduated with a degree in Culinary Arts. She disclosed that she settled for Culinary studies because she didn’t know what to do in life.
Damaris Phillips Husband And Kids
The television personality is happily married to her husband Darrick Wood. They tied the knot on June 13, 2015, in Louisville, Kentucky. Wood has 20 years of experience in various fields like; education, training, writing, and speaking. The married couple do not have any kids.
Damaris Phillips Food Network
Phillips took part in the ninth season of the TV show Food Network Star in 2013. She managed to be the final three chefs and won the competition on August 11, 2013. She was also able to film a pilot for a series called Eat, Date, Love alongside the other two finalists. Damaris was also awarded her own show on the Food Network, Southern at Heart which premiered on October 27, 2013.
The show ran for five seasons from 2013 to 2016. Damaris has previously co-hosted The Bobby and Damaris Show on Food Network with Bobby Flay. In October 2017, Damaris alongside her brother-in-law Rutledge Wood became the host of Southern and Hungry on the Cooking Channel. She is a regular host and chef on the TV show Guy’s Grocery Games.