Fans of Giada De Laurentiis had a heartwarming moment when the Italian-American chef gifted a special message to her boyfriend, Shane Farley. Farley and her De Laurentiis began their relationship after being friends and almost colleagues. Here’s what the chef had to say about her boyfriend.

Giada De Laurentiis posted an Instagram birthday tribute to Farley last week, in honor of his 50th. "Happy bday to the man who calms my nervous system," De Laurentiis wrote on her Instagram Story, with a kissy-face and a sideways crazy-face emojis. In the accompanying photo, a very happy Farley was seen facing a platter of tasty desserts.

De Laurentiis told People regarding the 2020 quarantine days, "spending every second of every day together" has had its perks. "I think it's made us stronger," the chef said of her relationship with Farley following the lockdown days.