Rachael Ray on the Importance of Her Life Partner and Their Later Life Marriage

Rachael Ray partially credits her career achievements to the unwavering support of her husband, John Cusimano. Celebrating the role of her partner, Ray mentioned in a recent episode of her "I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead" podcast that her husband's involvement was crucial to both her life and professional accomplishments, US Weekly reported. Ray, now 56, said, "Choosing my husband John has been fundamental to my life and success. We have grown our business and brand together." Both Ray and Cusimano, 57, share a commitment not only on a professional level but also in their dedication to community service.

They married when they were 37 and 38, respectively, valuing a partnership built on common beliefs and a shared mission to create community rather than just business. This sentiment mirrored her conversation with Jacques Pépin, who attributed his professional journey's success to the support of his late wife, Gloria. Pépin, during his interview with Ray, emphasized the profound impact his wife had on his life and career.

For Ray, the dynamics in her relationship also involve embracing the differences, as she commended the balance she and Cusimano achieve despite having distinct backgrounds. She highlights the fun in exploring varied perspectives together. Ray, married to Cusimano since 2005, admitted in a previous podcast episode that their loud disagreements are a signal of a healthy relationship, where differences are expressed openly yet resolved affectionately.

While concluding her podcast, Ray acknowledged Cusimano's significant contributions, saying, "Special thanks to my husband, John ‘The Kuz’ Cusimano, not only for his musical talents for our podcast but for being my constant wingman throughout each episode. I truly appreciate you, sweetie."

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