Hunter, Guy, Ryder and Lori Fieri.Photo:Guy Fieri; Ryder Fieri/Instagram
Guy Fieri; Ryder Fieri/Instagram
Guy Fierimay be one of Food Network’s finest talents, but the culinary icon is a family man first.
“I’m so proud of all that these kids get to experience but also at how grounded they’ve stayed,” Guy told PEOPLE in 2019. “I think that has a lot to do withwho I am and who my wife is. We came from very, very close-knit families.”
From quality time at home to their shared adventures in the spotlight, see all of the Fieri family’s best photos together as the restaurateur celebrates his 57th birthday on Jan. 25, 2025.
01of 18A Better ViewGuy Fieri with Ryder and Hunter in June 2011.FilmMagic/GettyIn 2011, Guy brought a young Hunter and Ryder to the premiere ofCars 2in Hollywood, California. His sons, both in fedoras, were all smiles in the crowd — and Ryder even got a view from the top of his dad’s shoulders.
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Guy Fieri with Ryder and Hunter in June 2011.FilmMagic/Getty
FilmMagic/Getty
In 2011, Guy brought a young Hunter and Ryder to the premiere ofCars 2in Hollywood, California. His sons, both in fedoras, were all smiles in the crowd — and Ryder even got a view from the top of his dad’s shoulders.
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Guy Fieri family.Guy Fieri Instagram
And he was right — the duo married a few years later in 1995.
03of 18With the BoysGuy Fieri Family.Ryder Fieri/InstagramDuring his 2022 cover story interview, theDiners, Drive-Ins & Diveshost told PEOPLE that his life’s real goal was tobuild bonds at home.“Most of my friends will [say] I haven’t changed. I think it’s because when I got into television, I’d already done what I wanted to do. I wanted to be a great dad,” said Guy, who is seen here with his two sons and nephew. “Family is always the first priority.”
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Guy Fieri Family.Ryder Fieri/Instagram
Ryder Fieri/Instagram
During his 2022 cover story interview, theDiners, Drive-Ins & Diveshost told PEOPLE that his life’s real goal was tobuild bonds at home.
“Most of my friends will [say] I haven’t changed. I think it’s because when I got into television, I’d already done what I wanted to do. I wanted to be a great dad,” said Guy, who is seen here with his two sons and nephew. “Family is always the first priority.”
04of 18Just Like DadGuy Fieri Family.Paul Archuleta/GettyLike his father, Hunter’s got a knack for flavor and high aspirations. During his studies at theUniversity of Nevada Las Vegas, the young chef interned for the restaurant group Caesar’s, which is home to several Food Network stars' dining institutions.Guy has spoken openly about not interfering too much while Hunter established himself in the food world. In a 2018 interview withDelish, Guy claimed he didn’t “call any buddies for favors,” and commended Hunter for making his own professional connections.
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Guy Fieri Family.Paul Archuleta/Getty
Like his father, Hunter’s got a knack for flavor and high aspirations. During his studies at theUniversity of Nevada Las Vegas, the young chef interned for the restaurant group Caesar’s, which is home to several Food Network stars' dining institutions.
Guy has spoken openly about not interfering too much while Hunter established himself in the food world. In a 2018 interview withDelish, Guy claimed he didn’t “call any buddies for favors,” and commended Hunter for making his own professional connections.
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Guy Fieri Family.Guy Fieri Instagram
“He’s a great teacher,” Hunter told PEOPLE in 2019. “When the time comes, I will be ready to roll.”
06of 18Love of the GameGuy Fieri Family.Ryder Fieri InstagramGuy and Lori’s youngest, Ryder, has just as strong a relationship with his dad. The two share a love for sports and have a favorite basketball team: the Golden State Warriors. They’ve been showing up for the Northern California hoopers since Ryder was just a little kid.In May 2022, Guyproved their longtime dedicationto the team when he shared a then-and-now Instagram post featuring a throwback courtside photo and a more recent game-time snap. In the pics, the father-son duo can be seen rocking Golden State merch.
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Guy Fieri Family.Ryder Fieri Instagram
Guy and Lori’s youngest, Ryder, has just as strong a relationship with his dad. The two share a love for sports and have a favorite basketball team: the Golden State Warriors. They’ve been showing up for the Northern California hoopers since Ryder was just a little kid.
In May 2022, Guyproved their longtime dedicationto the team when he shared a then-and-now Instagram post featuring a throwback courtside photo and a more recent game-time snap. In the pics, the father-son duo can be seen rocking Golden State merch.
07of 18Fieri Family GrowsGuy Fieri and son Hunter Fieri.Ethan Miller/GettyOver Thanksgiving weekend 2023, Hunter got engaged topickleball pro Tara Bernsteinand celebrated with the whole Fieri family. The couple definitely had Guy’s stamp of approval, considering hishigh praise of Bernsteinwhile speaking to PEOPLE a few months earlier.“[She has] good values and is just a really great person so I couldn’t be happier for Hunter,” the dining expert said at theFood & WineClassic in Aspen. “This is a big deal. To see him this happy and also to see him have a partner that is as driven as he is, it’s perfect.”
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Guy Fieri and son Hunter Fieri.Ethan Miller/Getty
Over Thanksgiving weekend 2023, Hunter got engaged topickleball pro Tara Bernsteinand celebrated with the whole Fieri family. The couple definitely had Guy’s stamp of approval, considering hishigh praise of Bernsteinwhile speaking to PEOPLE a few months earlier.
“[She has] good values and is just a really great person so I couldn’t be happier for Hunter,” the dining expert said at theFood & WineClassic in Aspen. “This is a big deal. To see him this happy and also to see him have a partner that is as driven as he is, it’s perfect.”
08of 18Night to RememberGuy Fieri Family.ryder fieriry/instagramIn April 2023, Guy and Lori shared a proud moment as they watched their youngest doll up for his11th grade prom.
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Guy Fieri Family.ryder fieriry/instagram
In April 2023, Guy and Lori shared a proud moment as they watched their youngest doll up for his11th grade prom.
09of 18Sound ParentingGuy Fierifamily.Guy Fieri/InstagramThe Fieri kids get to experience a lot of perks thanks to their dad’s success, but theFood Network Starchampion keeps their home lives humble. When Ryder turned 17, Lori and Guy gifted hima new car, a reward for driving hisgrandparents' minivanfor “one year with no tickets, no accidents.“According to Guy, Ryder was elated to receive his own vehicle, even though his parents required him to put up some cash.“The gift is, ‘Hey, you have to pay half the money we’ll pay the other half.’ But he was really excited,” Guy told PEOPLE.
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Guy Fierifamily.Guy Fieri/Instagram
Guy Fieri/Instagram
The Fieri kids get to experience a lot of perks thanks to their dad’s success, but theFood Network Starchampion keeps their home lives humble. When Ryder turned 17, Lori and Guy gifted hima new car, a reward for driving hisgrandparents' minivanfor “one year with no tickets, no accidents.”
According to Guy, Ryder was elated to receive his own vehicle, even though his parents required him to put up some cash.
“The gift is, ‘Hey, you have to pay half the money we’ll pay the other half.’ But he was really excited,” Guy told PEOPLE.
10of 18Support SystemGuy Fieri family.FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via GettyThe boys and their parents also put in plenty of quality time with Guy’s parents, Penelope and Jim Ferry. The whole family joined together in 2019, when the restaurateur received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Guy Fieri family.FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty
FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty
The boys and their parents also put in plenty of quality time with Guy’s parents, Penelope and Jim Ferry. The whole family joined together in 2019, when the restaurateur received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
11of 18Hanging at HomeGuy Fieri family.Guy Fieri/InstagramThe group also gathers for less high-profile events too, of course. As Lori told PEOPLE in 2019, when the cameras aren’t rolling, their family takes the most pleasure inlaidback time together.“Our perfect nights are really barbecuing in the backyard and the kids swimming in the pool,” she said. “We just hunker down at home. That’s [Guy’s] happy place.”
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Guy Fieri family.Guy Fieri/Instagram
The group also gathers for less high-profile events too, of course. As Lori told PEOPLE in 2019, when the cameras aren’t rolling, their family takes the most pleasure inlaidback time together.
“Our perfect nights are really barbecuing in the backyard and the kids swimming in the pool,” she said. “We just hunker down at home. That’s [Guy’s] happy place.”
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14of 18Big MilestoneGuy Fieri/InstagramGuy, Lori and Hunter celebrated Ryder’s"great high school career”— a 3.7 grade point average, four years of basketball and a year of lacrosse — at his graduation in June 2024.
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Guy, Lori and Hunter celebrated Ryder’s"great high school career”— a 3.7 grade point average, four years of basketball and a year of lacrosse — at his graduation in June 2024.
15of 18Dorm DiariesGuy Fieri/InstagramLater that year, Lori and Guyhelped Ryder moveinto his freshman-year dormitory at San Diego State University.Reflecting on being an empty nester, Guy wrote onInstagram, “It hasn’t fully hit us yet, but not seeing him everyday is gonna be hard.”
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Later that year, Lori and Guyhelped Ryder moveinto his freshman-year dormitory at San Diego State University.
Reflecting on being an empty nester, Guy wrote onInstagram, “It hasn’t fully hit us yet, but not seeing him everyday is gonna be hard.”
16of 18Fabulous FourGuy Fieri/InstagramIn Ryder’send-of-high-school recap, he shared a photo of his family looking stylish during a night out.
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In Ryder’send-of-high-school recap, he shared a photo of his family looking stylish during a night out.
17of 18Game DayRyder, Guy and Hunter Fieri.Guy Fieri; Hunter Fieri/InstagramGuy, Hunter and Ryder spent part of their 2024 holiday season in the front row watching the Golden State Warriors defeat the Phoenix Suns.
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Ryder, Guy and Hunter Fieri.Guy Fieri; Hunter Fieri/Instagram
Guy Fieri; Hunter Fieri/Instagram
Guy, Hunter and Ryder spent part of their 2024 holiday season in the front row watching the Golden State Warriors defeat the Phoenix Suns.
18of 18Family Resemblanceguyfieri/instagramGuy and Ryder wore matching shades as they repped San Diego State University on the university’s football pitch.TheDiners, Drive-Ins, and Diveshost gushed over his son in a tribute for Ryder’s19th birthday, writing, “Your awareness of the world and your surroundings is next level. Proud of you son. On so many levels. Especially how much you love our family.”
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Guy and Ryder wore matching shades as they repped San Diego State University on the university’s football pitch.
TheDiners, Drive-Ins, and Diveshost gushed over his son in a tribute for Ryder’s19th birthday, writing, “Your awareness of the world and your surroundings is next level. Proud of you son. On so many levels. Especially how much you love our family.”
source: people.com