Hall, Carla Renata
1964- · Contribution: 1994-2018
Chef & Television Host
Became a nationally recognized television chef after first building careers as a certified public accountant and runway model; co-hosted ABC's Emmy-winning 'The Chew' and competed on two seasons of Bravo's 'Top Chef'
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1964
- Active since
- 1994
- Category
- Agriculture & Food
- Best known for
- Co-hosted ABC's The ChewTwo-time Top Chef contestantSoul-food author
Impact on the world
Hall became one of the most visible Black figures in American food media, bringing Southern soul food to a national daytime audience. Her warmth reframed home cooking as an act of care.
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