What Life Is Like For Mario Batali Today

Before Mario Batali was brought down by sexual harassment allegations, he was known for indulging in excessive behavior. So has the celebrity chef made any changes? Here's what his life is like today.

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Sexual harassment allegations | 0:00
Part owner of Michigan bakery | 0:52
Consulted with peers for advice | 1:24
Mixed views of his next steps | 2:13
Charity work | 3:11
Restaurants' profits hurt by legal challenges | 3:39
New training put into place | 4:11
Reputation for excess | 5:00
Off TV and social media | 6:19
Left food industry | 7:16
Former hangout of Hollywood stars | 8:42
Multiple lawsuits | 9:43
Documentary detailed his legal troubles | 10:55

Voiceover by: Sarah Cullum

[firstname__lastname]

This dude was literally the biggest chef in the world at one point...

[NothingButKush]

In 2004, I had been working as a cab driver for just two weeks when I had an encounter with Batali and two of his associates in my taxi. At the time, I didn't recognize him, and I came close to asking him to leave my taxi due to his intoxicated state and his inappropriate behavior towards the female associate who was seated between him and the other passenger. She had asked him to stop his actions multiple times. It wasn't until he exited the taxi that I finally realized who he was, recalling that I had seen him in a commercial before. After the allegations were brought against him a friend of mine messaged me and was like " Bro, you were not bullshitting about the Batali incident. Have you heard the news?"

[pauliethemushroomman]

Whatever. All he lost was social status. He’s still rich AF.

[nate]

Love the art, not the artist. I still watch this mans shows to this day, loved his vibe.

[jack-wilder]

He was my favorite chef. I hope he makes a comeback.

[Grigsy]

Hopefully he has grown and is just enjoying life.

[LoriDunbar-onnl]

I loved his food. I still make his panchetta wrapped radicchio cooked in butter and finished with balsamic vinegar. One of the most fabulous appetizers ever. People have to deal with the consequences of their actions....

[ji]

you're only hearing about it because of his public status, this shit goes on in all businesses everywhere. Excess in all things will be anyone's downfall

[iampuzzleman]

He served me a Stromboli in 1980 when he owned a restaurant called stuff your face located a Block from Rutgers college. Hey very good Italian restaurant

[christopherballero]

Being a fan of Batali's and having seen enough of him could anyone be surprised by the sexual harassment. I don't condone it but with Mario it was obvious if u watched any of his shows. I've heard he sold a lot of his stock to Joe Bastian before Covid. Pretty sure his friends weren't surprised about sexual harassment but they probably had to protect themselves. Not only that but Mario's wife is the heiress to Coach so he's fine.

[Weave.seen.this.b]

All of these comments you'd think he was Cosby. Wasn't he acquitted?

[GraceAlfonso-zu]

one of the pioneer celebrity chefs, kinda miss him having a show, cooking. Don’t care much about his personality & his personal life, that’s his own. In that regard, talent>private life👨‍🍳✌️

[misslove]

I can't with the background music

[kevinhullinger]

Excessive drinking has destroyed many!

[MrRickjitsu]

So....he basically said, do as I tell you, and not as I do. ...???

[marykarenmajerus]

Okay, he fucked up. His behavior was reprehensible and I’m disgusted. I also feel compassion for this man because I know that in no way do I understand where or what his life experiences led him to the place where he thought his behavior was « okay ». As someone who has changed when choices I made were BAD, I’m willing to give him the benefit of doubt. I’ve been in Foodservice, in literally every position, for over 30 years and when you have an amazing talent, like Batali, who it seems to understand his bad behavior, maybe we should cut him some slack. If he wonks it, he’s DONE. Bury him…but until then, redemption should be on the table.

[Patriotsoul]

He got ‘me too’d’ just like brand, just like Kavanaugh, just like Trump. Edit: I used to think he got Me too’d. Now that we know more about him we might see his name on the Epstein client list.

[hildiborkowski]

I wish batali well but doubt he will be able to make a comeback.

[juliasandoval]

I can’t wait until you come back on the air I miss seeing you

[johnviewpoint]

No mention how he stole millions of tip dollars from the waiter staff.