Over the past few decades, Rachel Ray He is making a name for himself on television and in the kitchen; But it’s clear he’s not a one-man band when it comes to his home life.

Married to esteemed chef, musician and entertainment lawyer John Cusimano The couple has gone through ups and downs in their almost 20-year marriage. From the beginning of his successful television work, The Rachael Ray ShowThe couple remained together in 2006 until a house fire destroyed their upstate New York home in 2020.

They also remained strong through Ray’s various health problems; a few bad fallsHe recently revealed he was suffering from pain, a few weeks after fans expressed concerns about his health after appearing in an Instagram video in September.

The couple, who met in 2001, had plenty of time for their love story to develop.

Here’s what the two have said about each other in the past.

They are honest with each other

In a recent episode of her new podcast, “I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead,” the celebrity chef said she and her husband aren’t the ones to shy away from their feelings.

“It’s very difficult to calm him down, especially for people who are quick-tempered, creative or loud talkers,” she said. “John and I never calm down. There are always matches where we scream loudly, but I think this is healthy. I really want to. And I don’t trust people who are too quiet.”

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He also revealed that the two have their own way of making up after an argument.

“I ended up caressing her ass or she kissed me on the head, something like that,” he said. “This is the apology. “It’s kind of understood.”

They Are a Team – At Home and Work

Inside an interview was published On July 9, 2020 The Rachael Ray ShowCusimano said his job changed after he met Ray.

“I was working as an entertainment lawyer in New York City, specifically in film,” he told the show’s online companion site. “Then I met this (Ray) and now I have one client and her name is Rachael Ray. So I’m always just working on our business.

Ray agreed that her husband’s business was paying off.

“The smartest thing I ever did was marry an entertainment lawyer. “He saved me a package,” he said.

He Loves Her Musical Talents

“He wanted to go to Berklee College of Music and was accepted,” Ray said about his girlfriend. “He is an amazing musician and plays 57 different instruments. But he went to law school because his parents told him it was better to trade cautiously. He is truly a master of keyboards and all stringed instruments; He is especially good at percussion.”

They Help Each Other in Difficult Times

The couple worked closely together during the Covid-19 pandemic quarantine period.

“John and I have always worked together, but in separate buildings. “While I’m in the studio all day making TV shows, John focuses on business deals and all the different aspects of our brand,” Ray exclusively told Us Weekly in August. “But we do everything together now, which is a big adjustment, of course.”

Ray said their quarantine work arrangements helped them learn about each other.

“I think we now have a better understanding of the role each of us plays behind the scenes,” Ray said. “I normally don’t get to hear what he does during all the job interviews that happen in a day… and he doesn’t get to see how much work goes into making TV shows.”

He also said Cusimano was a helpful partner in household chores.

“Since we started doing home television, John has had to take on a million roles,” Ray added. “He washed 10,000 tons of dishes. He is a cameraman and technical service guy.”

When the two endured the fire that destroyed their home, Ray said they helped each other through it.

“We balance each other, we always do.” he told people. “We knew we would get through this together”

They Met Through a Mutual Friend

Ray and Cusimano first met at a mutual friend’s birthday party in 2001, the couple told The Rachael Ray Show website. In an interview published On February 14, 2020.

“This person was a tall guy and he invited all his ex-boyfriends and people he knew, and they were all tall,” Cusimano said. “As you can see, we are not that tall. So I would like to say that we see each other in the middle of a sea of ​​knees.

Ray added that “they walked across a crowded room and started talking, and we’ve talked every day since the night we met.”

He also said on his podcast that he wasn’t initially aware she was interested.

“When we met he had no idea what I did and I thought he was gay,” Ray said. “He told me what he did for dinner the night before, he was very charming, and he told me he was a lawyer. There’s no way a straight man knew what tilapia was or was trying to flavor it with homemade tomatillo salsa and made maque choux from the avocado on the side.

He also added that he tried to set her up with a friend. “I said, ‘He’s a great guy,’ and started telling him off, and he said, ‘I’m not gay,’” Ray said. “And I said, ‘Check please!’ “I say”

Ray said he wasn’t planning on getting married when they met.

“It came to a point in my life where I decided I wasn’t going to pursue (marriage). “I don’t think young men or women should feel pressured to get married.” he told People in 2007. “In my opinion, you shouldn’t marry someone you have to work hard for.”

They Will Not Allow Rumors to Spread

When rumors of infidelity spread in 2006, Ray was quick to shut down the tabloids and defend her husband. “I know where you’ve been every night since we got married,” Ray said. He told people.

Cusimano added that he is most comfortable when he is at home with his wife.

“It’s so much fun to come home after a hard day at work and just make dinner. “My happiest place is curling up in bed with Rachael and the puppy.”

Ray admitted that they both “look a lot like a turtle.” We listen to music, drink a glass of wine and watch Law and Order.”