“Both of my parents worked, so it was my way of helping around the house by making dinner for my family. I fell in love with it.”

Canadian-American businesswoman, cook, restaurateur, actress, writer and philanthropist

Ayesha Curry is a Canadian-American businesswoman, cook, restaurateur, actress, writer, and philanthropist. She has built a public profile across food, media, and business, and is known for work that combines cooking with entrepreneurship and on-screen appearances. Her career spans several fields, from running food-related ventures to writing and acting. She is also associated with philanthropy, and her public work often centers on home cooking, lifestyle, and family-oriented food culture.