30 celebrities who are self-described foodies

Tia Mowry is more than an accomplished actress. The iconic twin and mother of two is also a food blogger. She has two shows, including Tia Mowry's Quick Fix, which shows the star whipping up delicious meals for the entire family.

Selena Gomez has been talking about her love for food for years. On her Max cooking show, Selena + Chef, the Hulu star partners with legendary chefs to create tasty meals for herself and her viewers.

Ed Sheeran, known for his hit singles "Perfect" and "Shape of You," has talked about his favorite foods in the past. "I eat," he said. "I love fast food. I love curry. I love drinking nice wine." Sheeran also appeared on the popular culture show Hot Ones, where he talked about a lengthy career while eating hot wings.

Could Florence Pugh turn to influencing once she's done acting? Possibly! The actress started a mini-series, Cooking With Flo, in which she shows off her cooking abilities by making interesting dishes that get a lot of people hyped up.

Stanley Tucci has been through a lot. After almost losing his taste to oral cancer in the past, the Hunger Games star started exploring different foods. He wrote a book, Taste My Life Through Food, in which he details his emotional journey and talks about some of his favorite dishes from childhood through the present day. 

In the Food Network series, Amy Schumer Learns To Cook, this famous comedian enters the kitchen alongside her husband, Chef Chris. The show aired eight episodes. The duo whipped up breakfast dishes, tasty pasta, tacos, and brunch specials.

There's no doubt that Snoop Dogg is a foodie. He has cookbooks and has appeared on different cooking shows, including one with his pal Martha Stewart. With such an expansive pallette, you'd think his go-to snack would be something crunchy or sweet. But it's the complete opposite. During his chat with Business Insider, he said he loves a good hard-boiled egg. "They're fast to make and not hard to make," he said. "Can't really mess that up."

Although country singer Trisha Yearwood loves standing behind a microphone, she also loves food. "I didn't realize that [cooking] feeds my soul," she said. "It's so therapeutic, whether you're baking a pie crust from scratch or just having the people you love over and making them a meal." Her favorite dishes? According to her, it's Thanksgiving-style food and a special blueberry pancake. 

Ayesha Curry has a lot on her plate, including being a mother, supportive wife to NBA star Stephen Curry, and a food influencer. She has three cookbooks and a special show, Ayesha's Home Kitchen. 

Reality TV fans know Teresa Giudice loves cooking, Italian food, and ... sprinkle cookies. The Real Housewives star has three NYT best-selling cookbooks, and she's spoken about it at length during different shows, including House of Villains.

Oprah Winfrey is all things for all people. In addition to acting, hosting, and producing, the mogul is the author of the best-selling cookbook Food Health and Happiness.

Bun B knows a thing or two about good food. The Houston-based rapper opened a popping burger spot, Trill Burgers, which has won awards and caused blocks of backed-up customers.

Despite her work in front of the camera, Chrissy Tiegen is just like us. The model, television host, wife, and mother spoke about her love of food in a previous interview, saying she eats "fast food a few times a week." But that's not it; she loves a good midnight snack, too. "Hot Pockets are fun. I also love cashews and pistachios; I'm a big nut eater. But the ideal midnight snack would be Cup Noodles or Hot Pockets."

With all of the cookbooks that Gwyneth Paltrow has authored, it only makes sense that the actress loves spending time in the kitchen. "I love to cook. I love the smells. I love being in the kitchen," she said. When she's not jotting down recipes for her next bestseller, the mother of two is sharing snaps of her meals on social media. In one post, she showed off her "paleo banana pancakes" and bacon.

Although Aziz Ansari despises the word "foodie," the actor, known for his Netflix series Master of None, is one. When asked where the performer would fly for a meal, he spoke highly of a restaurant in Kyoto, Japan. "This Kyoto gem has been around for generations, serving perfectly fresh seafood and mountain vegetables in the kaiseki style from a simple counter. Come for the squid sizzling in a stone bowl of ginger juice."

Jonathan Cheban is more than Kim Kardashian's best friend. The PR specialist and reality star is also known as "The Foodgod" to some. On Instagram, he shares clips and images of delicious meals to his nearly four million followers. During a chat with Modern Wellness Guide, Cheban said food has "always been my thing." He continued: "I have always loved food. I started sharing food pics before it was the “in” thing to do. I also like sharing my special taste buds with others. I know when something is good; I want my friends and followers to experience it."

Lupita Nyong’o has shared previous images of some of her tasty meals, but she revealed her love for food after sharing a TikTok in which she praised a professional chef for changing "my life." 

With Dwayne Johnson's physique, it could be easy to think the actor avoids junk and comfort food, but that couldn't be further from the truth. He told Men's Health that he enjoys a "double cheeseburger" with "friends" and something "sweet" to finish it off. 

Everybody knows Chad Johnson is a massive fan of McDonald's. In fact, he loves the fast food chain so much that he owns three restaurants, with locations in Cincinnati, Indiana, and Miami. In the past, the former Bengals wide receiver said that golden arches contributed to his success as an athlete. "You know what happened when I was little, too when I ate McDonald’s? I never got hurt. You know what else I did as a kid when I ate McDonald’s? I dominated everything that I did, even in kindergarten.” Atta boy, Chad!

Angel Reese has never hidden her love of food. When the WNBA sensation moved to Chicago following the 2024 draft, she often took to X, formerly Twitter, to ask her followers for soul food recommendations near the South Loop. And although she's a fan of the Windy City's cooking, she did admit to missing the seafood in Louisiana.

Drew Brees loves a good sandwich from Jimmy John's. During his chat with AOL, the NFL player mentioned that he used to travel back to his alma mater to eat at the restaurant twice a year since being drafted in 2001. "I was sitting there, taking a bite into a No. 9 Italian Night Club, and I was like, 'Alright, that's it. I have to bring Jimmy John's to New Orleans,'" he said. Then, he texted a buddy, and the rest was history. Brees brought the first Jimmy Johns to Louisianna, and since then, several more have made their way to the Big Easy. 

How can you not be a foodie when you have a fully functioning Taco Bell in your house?  

Davante Adams isn't the only professional athlete with a deep love for Taco Bell. Justin Verlander told Conan O'Brien that he used to eat crunchy tacos, a Mexican pizza, and a Cheesy Gordita before each game. The famous franchise showered him with love on his birthday in 2013. "We love you," they said, to which he replied, "Love you, too."

Like Chad Johnson, Ryan Lochte's Olympic gold medals and success in the water were due to McDonald's and its tasty menu items. Can you guess where the elite athlete goes out to party after a big game? ... That's exactly right. "I'm going to go out on a fast-food spree. I go to McDonald's," he told Sports Illustrated.

Cooper Kupp is one of the athletes on this list who probably isn't eating McDonald's or Taco Bell today; however, he's spoken about his former life as a foodie during an interview with ESPN. When he was younger, the NFL player used to smash $10 boxes from Pizza Hut, which included breadsticks, cinnamon sticks, and, of course, pizza.

Usain Bolt didn't win his Olympic gold medals in 2008 by way of grilled chicken and fresh greens. Nope. The 100-meter sprinter revealed he prepared for his big races by snacking on a "few nuggets." 

"It was healthy, so don't judge me," he said.

Due to his diet, Shaq isn't eating McDonald's as much these days, but when he does, his order is simple: "... a number one, double cheeseburger, 10 nuggets, and a Diet Coke."

Angel Reese isn't the only LSU alum with a deep love for Raising Cane's. Ja'Marr Chase from the Cincinnati Bengals loves them, too. In fact, he loves the franchise so much that he spent a slow day in 2022 working behind the counter.

Even when getting ready for some of her career's biggest moments, Kylie Jenner still has to make time for a good snack. In one Instagram picture, the Kylie Cosmetics owner can be seen enjoying a greasy slice of pizza while getting ready for a star-studded event in a form-fitting red dress.

If you can master a Beef Wellington, then you should certainly be allowed to call yourself a foodie. Just ask Luke Evans.