Why Did Paula Deen Lose Her Show? Her Racism Scandal Explained

Why Did Paula Deen Lose Her Show? Her Racism Scandal Explained

The rise and fall of Paula Deen is being brought back into the spotlight. During the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, director Billy Corben introduced a new documentary surrounding the controversial TV personality. Titled Canceled: The Paula Deen Story, the project looked back on the former Food Network star’s rise to fame, to the moment she was fired in 2013 as a result of her admission to using a racial slur in a sworn deposition. Aft…

KKKooking With KKKhef Deen: Paula Deen Says 'Truth' Will Be Revealed By New Documentary Whitesplaining Her N-Word Use

In today’s episode of Old Racist, New Redemption Arc, embattled celebrity chef Paula Deen appears to be on a campaign to rebrand her public image and rewrite the history of how she torpedoed her own career after admitting during a legal deposition that “of course” she has used the N-word. Source: Gareth Cattermole / Getty While promoting her new documentary, Canceled: The Paula Deen Story, which premiered last Saturday at the Toronto Internation…

Paula Deen Talks Forced Apology After Racial Discrimination & Wanting to Clear Her Name In New ‘Canceled’ Documentary | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

Paula Deen is opening up about her past troubles in the new Canceled: The Paula Deen Story documentary. Keep reading to get more details… The 78-year-old chef and former Food Network host was caught up in controversy dating back to 2013 for racial and sexual discrimination, being sued by the general manager of the restaurant she owned with her brother. In a deposition in the case, it was revealed she used a derogatory term in the 1980s and after…

Paula Deen admits she's still 'not OK' over a decade after racist scandal destroyed her cooking empire

Paula Deen addressed her 2013 racist scandal in the new documentary "Canceled: The Paula Deen Story." The former Food Network star hoped to clear her name over a decade later.

Paula Deen Sparks Backlash After Shading Anthony Bourdain In New Documentary

Back in 2013, popular Southern food chef Paula Deen was accused by a former employee of making racist remarks, using racial slurs, including the N-word, and even stating that her Black employees should dress like slaves.When asked about the allegations, Deen admitted to using racial slurs, including the N-word, stating that it was normal behavior to use those words and to make jokes about minorities among her family, friends, and professional co…

Paula Deen Claims She 'Lost Everything' After Being Canceled During N-Word Scandal - uInterview

Former Food Network chef Paula Deen has shared her experience being canceled following revelations that she had used the N-word in 2013. On Sunday, Deen was joined by her sons and business partners Bobby and Jamie Deen for an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, in which Deen claimed she “lost it all” following her use of the slur. This interview follows the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival’s Saturday premiere of a new documentary enti…