The Naked Chef at 50: A look back at Jamie Oliver's career

Hannah Speyer, 27.05.2025

On the occasion of Jamie Oliver's 50th birthday, Falstaff takes a look at the celebrity chef's legacy from simple pasta recipes, food activism, runaway success and failed restaurant empires.

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The man who once revolutionized British cooking shows with his casual charm and quick pasta dishes is 50 years old. Jamie Oliver – TV star, bestselling author, activist and entrepreneur – is no longer just the personable boy next door who cooks simple, delicious dishes. His career is characterized by fame and activism, but also by failure, ridicule and controversy.

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