11965: Cooking On Set
New York Times Co.//Getty ImagesJulia 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.
21966: Visiting The Market
Lee LockwoodWe'll never know what recipe Julia was shopping for here, but we're certain it was undoubtedly delicious.
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31966: At A Shoot With Photographer Mark Kaufman
Lee LockwoodJulia released her second cookbook, The French Chef Cookbook, in 1968, so it's possible this dish was being photographed to appear within its pages.
41966: With Her Favorite Butcher Jack Savenor
Lee LockwoodWhen 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.
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51970: Cooking In Front Of A Television Audience
Bettmann//Getty Images 61975: Cooking (And Laughing) With James Beard
Lee LockwoodJulia 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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71975: Toasting Her Husband, Paul Crushing Child
Lee LockwoodYou know what they say: Couples who wine and dine together... No wonder this duo was married for nearly 50 years.
81975: Slicing A Leg Of Lamb
Boston GlobeJulia 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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91975: Picking Out The Perfect Lobsters
Lee LockwoodThe focus! The concentration! There's no doubt that Julia and Paul picked the perfect shellfish for whatever meal the night had in store.
101975: 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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111978: Admiring A Small Statue With Paul
Susan Wood/Getty Images//Getty ImagesThe 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.
121979: In Kitchen Of The Quorum
The Denver PostFrequented 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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131979: Holding A Giant Monk Fish
Steve HansenJulia'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.
141980: On 'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson'
NBC//Getty ImagesJulia'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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151980: Looking Disappointed To Be Holding A Spoon Of Lowfat Yogurt
Lee LockwoodWhat 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.
161983: At Home With Paul (Again!)
Rick FriedmanJulia'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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171985: Preparing To Cut Up Meat
Bachrach//Getty ImagesAnother day, another meaty recipe to be made! Dinner at Julia's was a 13-part series that premiered in1983.
181986: Julia And Paul At A Santa Barbara Food Festival
BettmannForty years into their marriage and Julia and Paul were still traveling, eating, and indulging together, this time in Santa Barbara.
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191989: Preparing A Goose For Dinner
John DominisYou 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.
201990: On 'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson'
NBCJulia 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.
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