Bobby Flay’s ex-wife, Kate Connelly Biography: Age, Net Worth, Daughter, Career, Height

Kate Connelly is an American television host and culinary media professional who first attracted attention as co‐host of the Food Network’s Robin Leach Talking Food in the early 1990s.

A former model and actress turned journalist, she earned recognition for bringing approachable style to food programming long before the boom in cooking reality television.

Her marriage to celebrity chef Bobby Flay and the birth of their daughter Sophie in 1996 kept her name in the spotlight.

Profile

• Full name: Kate Connelly
• Date of birth: January 21, 1964
• Age: 61 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Television host; model; actress; food‐media consultant; writer
• Height: 5 ft 5 in (≈ 165 cm)
• Weight: 55 kg (≈ 121 lb)
• Hair color: Brown
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Bobby Flay (m. October 1, 1995; div. 1998)
• Children: Sophie Flay (born April 16, 1996, with Bobby Flay); she is also reported to have had a son, “Jonathan,” from a prior relationship
• Relationship status: Divorced
• Ethnicity: Caucasian / White, of American Midwestern background
• Net worth: US $2–2.5 million

Early Life and Education

Kate Connelly, now at the age of 61, was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 21, 1964, and spent her youth across the Twin Cities metro area.

She attended a local high school before pursuing a Bachelor of Journalism degree from Massachusetts College (often cited interchangeably with St. Michael’s College in Vermont).

Her early years also included modeling and regional theatre work in Minnesota.

Personal Life

Kate Connelly’s marriage to Bobby Flay began on October 1, 1995; the couple were introduced on the set of “Robin Leach Talking Food” in 1994.

During their marriage, they co‐owned several restaurants in New York City, including Bolo (later closed in 2007) — Kate helped manage media and menu development behind the scenes.

In April 1996, they welcomed daughter Sophie Flay, born on April 16 in New York City.

Before their union, Kate had a son, Jonathan, from a previous relationship; Flay reportedly adopted or helped raise him, though his life is kept private.

The marriage ended in divorce in 1998 — it was amicable, and the co‐parenting partnership reportedly continued smoothly for Sophie’s sake.

Career

After early work as a model and actress — including theatrical credits and a small role in the 2018 film Blaze alongside Chris Hemsworth — Kate Connelly transitioned into journalism, eventually landing the role of co‐host on Robin Leach Talking Food on the Food Network from the early 1990s through around 1995.

Post‐Food Network, she shifted to behind‐the‐scenes work, writing for culinary publications, advising food brands, and serving as a media strategist and consultant in the restaurant and consumer‐food space.

Her involvement in the early success of Bobby Flay’s restaurants in New York is still noted in culinary profiles today.

In later years, she has spoken at food‐justice and nutrition education events, focusing on empowering women in the culinary industry and mentoring aspiring food entrepreneurs.

Net worth

Kate Connelly’s net worth is estimated at US $2.3–2.5 million, derived from her earnings as a co‐host, food‐media consultant, writer, and her enduring interests in restaurants she co‐owned during her marriage.

Social Media

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Filmography

• Robin Leach Talking Food — Co‐host from early 1990s to mid‐1990s on the Food Network