Kate Connelly Bio | Wikipedia
Kate Connelly is a popular American TV host and former model who is known as the mother of Sophie Flay a community journalist at ABC7. However, Kate is perhaps best known for being married to famous American TV personality, celebrity chef, and restaurateur Bobby Flay, whom she afterward divorced.
She has enjoyed a successful professional life in various fields, from the kitchen to acting in theatres and movies, and modelling. Kate started modelling at a young age. Kate also performed at theatres prior to becoming a co-host on the cooking TV show Robin Leach Talking Food, which was broadcast on Television Food Network. She was formerly cast in the movie Blaze, in which she also appeared alongside the famous actor Chris Hemsworth.
Kate Connelly Age
Kate was born on January 21, 1966, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the United States. She is 57 years old. Kate celebrates her birthday on January 21, every year.
Kate Connelly Height
She is a woman of average stature. Kate stands at a height of 5 ft 5 in ( Approx. 1.65m ).
Kate Connelly Family
She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Kate grew up in Minneapolis, raised by a journalist father and a housewife mother. Growing up, Kate wanted to become a model. Kate also picked up her passion for cooking from her mother, who taught her how to cook. Besides, Kate was interested in acting and music, especially rock music, which was a hit then.
Kate Connelly Husband
Kate was married to Bobby Flay a a celebrity chef, restaurateur, and reality television personality. The two met when Bobby appeared as a guest on her TV show, Talking Food, in 1994. At the time, he had just gone through a divorce and was living alone in an apartment. Kate, on the other hand, was a single mother juggling her career and raising her son. The two were instantly attracted to each other, and Bobby invited her a few days later for a date at one of his restaurants. The two started dating and got engaged a few months later.
They then tied the knot on October 1, 1995, at one of Bobby’s restaurants in New York. Their wedding ceremony was attended by around 100 guests – their families and close friends. Some of the guests were famous chefs like Tom Valenti and Mario Batali – Bobby’s friends. Unfortunately, the marriage did not last long as the couple split in 1998 after around three years of dating. For her, this was her first divorce. However, this was Bobby’s second divorce (having been married to Debra Ponzek until 1993. Bobby would go on to date and marry actress Stephanie March (Law and Order star) following divorcing Kate.
The two’s marriage also ended in divorce in 2015. Kate is a mother of two children. Her firstborn is son Jonathan who was born prior to her marriage to Bobby Flay. Her second-born is Los Angeles-based journalist Sophie Flay, born on 16th April 1996. Sophie’s dad is celebrity chef Bobby Flay. Following divorcing Bobby Flay, she has kept a low profile. As a result, not much has been known about Kate’s dating life since then.
Daughter Kate Connelly
Kate and her ex-husband Bobby Flay have a daughter named Sophie Flay who was born on April 16, 1996. Sophie graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in broadcast journalism. She now works as a community journalist at ABC7. Previously, Sophie interned at NBC, Warner Bros., and TVG Network. During her stint as an intern at NBC Sports Group, she covered the 2016 Summer Olympics and the 2018 Winter Olympics for the “Today” show.
Kate Connelly Education
She studied at a local high school in Minneapolis. Following graduating, Kate also enrolled at St. Michael’s College, pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism.
Kate Connelly Law And Order
Kate’s ex-husband Bobby Flay separated from his “Law & Order: SVU” wife Stephanie March in 2015 after 10 years of marriage.
Kate Connelly Movies
– Burn Your Maps (2016).
– Supez: Boom of Youth (2012).
– Cliff: Days Like This (2019).
Kate Connelly Bobby Flay Wife
Bobby Flay married his second wife, Kate Connelly, in 1995. The two have a daughter named Sophie works at ABC7 as a community journalist. She and Bobby separated in 1998, and later divorced.
Kate Connelly Net Worth
Kate gets her wealth from her work as a former TV host and chef. Therefore, Kate has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Kate’s net worth is $2 million.
Who Is Kate Connelly Married to Now
Currently, Kate is not married but is recognized for her marriage to American celebrity chef, restaurateur, and reality television personality Bobby Flay from 1995 to 1998.
How Old is Kate Connelly
Kate is a 57-year-old who was born on January 21, 1966, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the United States. Kate celebrates her birthday on January 21, every year.
Who Is Kate Connelly
She is the second wife of chef, restaurateur, and TV personality Bobby Flay. She and Bobby first met in 1994, a year removed from Bobby’s divorce from his first wife. Kate and Bobby hit it off immediately and tied the knot on October 1, 1995, and Divorced in 1998. They share a daughter Sophie Flay, who was born on April 16, 1996.