Wiki Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
- Babette Davis is a renowned American chef, author, and TV host, originally from Los Angeles, California.
- Passionate, resilient, and kind, Babette has worked very hard to overcome childhood adversity and become one of the world’s top-rated chefs.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Babette was born on December 7, 1950.
- She grew up in a single-parent home on the Eastside of Los Angeles along with her sister. Her mother worked multiple jobs at a time and sometimes left the girls with their grandmother because she could not look after them.
- Growing up, Babette had a pretty difficult life that included being exposed to toxic relationships and abuse.
- Her grandmother was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and, as such, survived on a 100% vegetarian diet. This was Babette’s first introduction to a meat-free lifestyle.
- As a child, Babette struggled with a variety of health issues that included eczema, asthma, and allergies. Her family lived in a run-down home and owned cats which made all of her health issues even worse.
- Now, Babette is married to a food entrepreneur named Randall Davis and credits him for introducing her to a healthier diet and life. The couple has one daughter.
- In 1990, after reading the inspirational lifestyle books, Mucous-less Diet Healing System and Fit for Life, Babette and her husband decided to transition to a completely vegan lifestyle. Their daughter too has transitioned to a vegan lifestyle.
- Exercise and workouts play a big role in Babette’s life. One can often find pictures of her toned and muscled body through a quick Google search!
Career, Job, Salary and Net Worth :
- Babette began her career as a caterer and joined forces with her husband, Randall, to cater events for the Agape International Spiritual Center.
- Randall and Babette eventually decided to start their own restaurant in 2008 and quickly settled in Inglewood, California. Today, the couple owns a restaurant in Inglewood, CA, called Stuff I Eat which is recognized as one of the best vegan restaurants in California.
- The restaurant’s menu is comprised of foods that both Babette and her husband enjoy eating, including some vegan alternatives to regular meat dishes.
- A video profile produced by the non-profit organization Mercy For Animals accumulated over 7.5 million views and helped in increasing the brand-recognition of Stuff I Eat.
- Chef Davis is also the host of the TV series Sunday Bites & Tidbits, alongside her co-host Terrah Bennett Smith. The duo covers various lifestyle and food-related topics such as plant-based diets, workouts, and skincare routines.
- Besides being a chef, restaurant owner, and host, Babette is a motivational speaker who travels around the country sharing the benefits of plant-based lifestyles.
- She also runs a project called Love Ur Age, focused on encouraging people who live unhealthy lifestyles to change and become more active and conscious of what they eat.
- On top of all of her projects and business ventures, Babette is also a passionate animal rights advocate. She partnered with the likes of Mercy For Animals to raise awareness for her cause on social media.
- She is also the author of a bestselling book titled Cash In On Cashews: 50 plus Desserts using One Nut.
- The talented chef has been featured on the HBO show Insecure as well as the Home and Family program on the Hallmark Channel.
Interesting Facts, Height and Trivia :
- When she is not working, Babette enjoys spending time with her family.
- She is also a big fan of the actor, Idris Elba.
- Big celebrities like Viola Davis have publicly celebrated Babette’s activism and contribution.