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40 Rare Photos of Julia Child - Vintage Julia Child Pictures
Julia Child's cheerful and larger-than-life personality on her cooking shows was infectious. But before she was a queen in the kitchen, she served in WWII, married her husband, Paul Cushing Child, and then together they made the move to Paris in 1948 that would change her life. It was here that Julia's love affair with all things French- and food-related began. Take a look back on her rise to fame and the people she broke bread with along the way.
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1965: Cooking On Set
New York Times Co.//Getty Images
Julia launched her award-winning television series, The French Chef, in 1962 after the success of her first cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking. On the show, Julia taught her viewers how to conquer recipes they might normally have been too intimidated to attempt, always with a smile on her face.
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1966: Visiting The Market
Lee Lockwood
We'll never know what recipe Julia was shopping for here, but we're certain it was undoubtedly delicious.
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1966: At A Shoot With Photographer Mark Kaufman
Lee Lockwood
Julia released her second cookbook, The French Chef Cookbook, in 1968, so it's possible this dish was being photographed to appear within its pages.
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1966: With Her Favorite Butcher Jack Savenor
Lee Lockwood
When the Childs crew moved back to America, they settled down in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Savenor's Market, a Boston mainstay, became Julia's go-to butcher shop. She sourced all of the meat for her television show, The French Chef, from the business during its 10-year run. Jack, the shop owner, was even on the show as a guest a few times.
Julia appeared on television with countless famous chefs throughout her career. Here, she's cleaning a large fish with the one and only James Beard in front of the camera.
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1975: Toasting Her Husband, Paul Crushing Child
Lee Lockwood
You know what they say: Couples who wine and dine together... No wonder this duo was married for nearly 50 years.
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1975: Slicing A Leg Of Lamb
Boston Globe
Julia expertly cuts up a leg of lamb that will appear in one of her many cookbooks—and Paul is ready and waiting to capture the moment over her shoulder. Teamwork makes the dream work.
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1975: Picking Out The Perfect Lobsters
Lee Lockwood
The focus! The concentration! There's no doubt that Julia and Paul picked the perfect shellfish for whatever meal the night had in store.
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1975: Playing The Piano At Home With Paul
Lee Lockwood
Julia was known to sing her way through her television series, so it should come as no surprise that she also played the piano. Here, she and her husband Paul give an informal recital at home.
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1978: Admiring A Small Statue With Paul
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The location and context of this photo are unknown, but it proves just how tied at the hip Julia and Paul were throughout their life together.
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1979: In Kitchen Of The Quorum
The Denver Post
Frequented by politicians, actors, and locals alike, the Quorum helped put Denver, Colorado on the culinary map during its 30 years in operation from 1960-1990. Here, Julia visits the establishment and hangs with its owner, iconic restaurateur Pierre Wolf.
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1979: Holding A Giant Monk Fish
Steve Hansen
Julia's second television series, Julia Child & Company, premiered in 1978. This photo shows Julia preparing to turn an intimidating monk fish into something delectable on set.
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1980: On 'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson'
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Julia's television appearances weren't limited to her own series. Over the course of her career, she taught icons, including Johnny Carson, David Letterman, Dick Cavett, and more, how to cook with pizazz.
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1980: Looking Disappointed To Be Holding A Spoon Of Lowfat Yogurt
Lee Lockwood
What could the context of this image possibly be? We will never know for certain, but it's clear that Axelrod's Easy-Dieter yogurt was not one of Julia's favorite snacks.
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1983: At Home With Paul (Again!)
Rick Friedman
Julia's home kitchen (pictured here) now stands on display on the ground floor of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History: Kenneth E. Behring Center, located in Washington, D.C.
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1985: Preparing To Cut Up Meat
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Another day, another meaty recipe to be made! Dinner at Julia's was a 13-part series that premiered in1983.
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1986: Julia And Paul At A Santa Barbara Food Festival
Bettmann
Forty years into their marriage and Julia and Paul were still traveling, eating, and indulging together, this time in Santa Barbara.
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1989: Preparing A Goose For Dinner
John Dominis
You can still find the recipe for Julia's classic roast goose online, which she would serve with prune and foie gras stuffing. We're not drooling, you are.
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1990: On 'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson'
NBC
Julia and Jay Leno preparing to share in a glass of champagne on The Tonight Show. If that's not glamorous, we don't know what is.