Rachael Ray and John Cusimano’s Relationship Timeline — From an Awkward First Meeting to Building Their Dream Home in Italy

Getty Rachael Rayand her husband,John Cusimano, have been cooking together for over 20 years. The Food Network host and entertainment lawyer attribute their success in love to knowing who they are as individuals. “John and I didn’t meet until later in life, and didn’t get married until we were almost 40,” Ray told PEOPLE in 2021. “We knew who we were. … We’re very good with giving each other space to work on our passions.

Rachel Burchfield

Education:University of Mississippi, The University of Kansas Rachel Burchfield is a former digital editor who covered the royal family at PEOPLE. She left PEOPLE in 2025.She joined PEOPLE in 2024.Before joining PEOPLE, Rachel served as senior celebrity and royals editor at Marie Claire from 2023 to 2024 and has also contributed to Vanity Fair, Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, InStyle, Cosmopolitan, W, Allure, Glamour and more.Rachel is a host of the podcasts Podcast Royal and I’d Rather Be Reading.

Rachel Fuda Welcomes Her First Baby Boy with Husband John, Son Lorenzo: 'Our Hearts Are Fuller' (Exclusive)

John Fuda, Rachel Fuda and their son, Lorenzo.Photo:Maria Rogers/Tiny Hearts Photography Maria Rogers/Tiny Hearts Photography The Fudas are officially a family of six! Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. John Fuda, Rachel Fuda and their son, Lorenzo.Maria Rogers/Tiny Hearts Photography Lorenzo, whose moniker can translate to “from the town of bay trees,” also shares a special tie to his grandparents.

Rachel Leviss Admits She Feels 'Happy and Vindicated' but 'Sad and Broken' amid Ex James Kennedy's Domestic Violence Arrest

From left: Rachel Leviss and James Kennedy.Photo:Rachel Leviss/Instagram Rachel Leviss/Instagram Rachel “Raquel” Levissis reflecting on her past withJames Kennedyafter he wasarrested on suspicion of domestic violenceearlier this month. “Being in an abusive relationship is confusing because you believe in the potential of your significant other and can’t comprehend how someone who says they love you is intentionally hurting you,” she explained without naming Kennedy, 32. “Bad times can be few and far between, it’s easy to minimize the abuse and want to believe the person is capable of change.

Rachel Leviss Called Out James Kennedy's Alleged 'Violent Outbursts' and Verbal Abuse Before Domestic Violence Arrest

Rachel Leviss and James Kennedy.Photo: Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty (2) James Kennedy’s arrest was allegedly not his first time being violent with a woman. Just months before Kennedy, 32, wasarrested on suspicion of domestic violenceon Dec. 10, his ex-fiancéeRachel “Raquel” Levissaccused him of violence in a lawsuit. In alawsuit filed againsther formerVanderpump RulescostarsAriana MadixandTom Sandoval, along with Bravo and their production companies, Leviss claimed Kennedy exhibited abusive behaviors while she was with him.