Ina Garten says she takes on new challenges at 78 because she likes ‘working scared’

Business Insider | 31-08-2026 07:49am |

Ina Garten, the 78-year-old celebrity chef and author, says she continues to embrace new challenges because she enjoys the thrill of working scared. On 'The Interview' podcast, she explained that she decides to pursue projects based on whether they will be fun. Garten reflected on starting new ventures in her 50s, including writing cookbooks and hosting a Food Network show, and noted that she has often turned down opportunities that didn't meet her criteria.

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