Gordon Ramsay reveals he stole wife Tana from a friend and thought she looked like a young Julia Roberts while reflecting on their marriage in the UK

Gordon Ramsay has finally opened up about how he first met his wife Tana, revealing that it was quite a dramatic start.

The celebrity chef admitted he “stole” Tana from a friend, Tim, after meeting her and instantly thinking she was “f****** gorgeous.”

He even compared her to a young Julia Roberts.

“I was sitting in the back seat of the car, looking at my mate and thinking, ‘Oh my god, your girlfriend is stunning,’” Gordon recalled.

At the time, Tana apparently wasn’t particularly impressed with him.

She described young Gordon as “arrogant” and “irritating,” a stark contrast to how he saw her.

From Initial Sparks to a Lifelong Partnership

Despite their rocky first impressions, fate had other plans.

Just a month later, both Gordon and Tana found themselves single, and a chance conversation turned into an all-night chat.

“I must have fancied him,” Tana admitted, showing that first sparks of attraction were mutual.

They married in December 1996 and will celebrate their pearl wedding anniversary later this year, with six children along the way.

The couple has managed to stay strong for decades, navigating both career pressures and the highs and lows of family life, proving that early impressions don’t always tell the full story.

Recent Family Feuds Cast a Shadow

In recent months, the Ramsay household has been embroiled in a very public family feud with their son-in-law, Olympian Adam Peaty’s family.

The tension reportedly escalated after Gordon referred to the fallout with Adam as “self-inflicted,” which Adam’s estranged relatives found offensive.

Some described Gordon as a “bully” and accused the chef of ignoring Adam’s mother, Caroline, entirely.

The family drama was most visible during daughter Holly’s wedding at Bath Abbey, where Adam’s mother was disinvited and only his sister Bethany attended.

Gordon walked his daughter down the aisle but could not resist making a pointed remark about the absent parents, telling Holly, “Shame you don’t have the same.”

The Wedding Speech Controversy

Gordon defended his wedding speech on This Morning, insisting it was “perfect and warm” despite causing offense.

He described the experience as emotionally intense, especially as a father of three daughters.

“Being the dad with three daughters, you dream of that moment, and that moment arrives… and you’re just a hot mess,” he said.

Daughter Tilly confirmed that the speech had been thoroughly prepared, and Holly expressed that she felt “overwhelmed with happiness” while listening to it.

The speech also made guests emotional, according to both Gordon and his family.

A Lavish Celebration Amid Tension

Despite the drama, Holly and Adam’s wedding was a luxurious affair.

The Ramsays reportedly paid for the couple’s £6,000-a-night honeymoon in Mauritius.

Photos from the wedding included the couple posing with Gordon and Tana, as well as David and Victoria Beckham, highlighting the star-studded nature of the event.

Adam’s parents were notably absent, and he appeared to focus on praising his swim coach, Mel Marshall, in his speech rather than his own family, showing that the rift is ongoing.

What’s Next?

The Ramsay-Peaty feud shows no signs of ending soon.

Sources suggest that both sides are “keeping their heads down” while coming to terms with the emotional fallout.

Public reconciliation seems unlikely in the near term, and fans will likely see more carefully worded social media posts from both families.

Meanwhile, Gordon and Tana continue to focus on their children and public appearances, showing a united front despite the tension.

Summary

Gordon Ramsay’s love story with Tana began with a bold move and first impressions that were far from perfect. Over the decades, they’ve built a family and celebrated milestones together.

Recently, however, a public family feud with son-in-law Adam Peaty’s family has drawn attention, highlighting the challenges even celebrity families face behind the scenes.

Between luxurious weddings, pointed speeches, and ongoing tensions, the Ramsays remain a household name for both their culinary prowess and their very human family dramas.