Gavin Rossdale is not your conventional TV chef. He’s a rockstar.
After nearly 30 years of performing as the high-octane frontman for his iconic band Bush, Gavin continues to serve as a cultural icon and Hollywood A-lister, captivating millions with his music and stage presence. Now Gavin’s trading singing for searing and bringing his passion to the kitchen.
With a unique culinary journey, Gavin is completely self-taught and finds magic in food, believing people can feel the love as they eat or watch a dish be prepared. However, cooking is just the start. Gavin’s warmth and authenticity set the stage for a night of genuine, meaningful conversation with his celebrity friends. As they chat about life, friendship, and more, every moment sizzles.
In Dinner With Gavin Rossdale, our chef Gavin peels back the layers of celebrity culture and invites you to discover not just the cook and his guest, but the people behind the superstar headlines. This is more than just a cooking show—it’s a backstage pass to a world where food, friends, music, and profound conversation collide.
Each episode invites you along with one of Gavin Rossdale’s personal friends – a smorgasbord of unforgettable A-list celebrities to indulge as Gavin designs and prepares a sumptuous four-course meal in his Hollywood Hills home. While Gavin and his guests dine and unwind, these celebrity icons boil down their public personas to share raw, unfiltered stories about the human experience. And you’ve got a seat at the table! Read on to see the six celebrities who are having Dinner With Gavin Rossdale.
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Serena Williams
In the premiere episode of Dinner with Gavin Rossdale, the legendary musician and self-taught cooking enthusiast Gavin Rossdale welcomes tennis icon and friend Serena Williams for an evening of good food and deep conversation.
The pair joke with one another, and Serena reflects on her illustrious career as the intimate setting lets her relax and share aspects of herself not often seen by the public. Insights into her loving father, sense of humor, and innate passion for motherhood all make for delectable discussion.
Throughout the episode, Gavin and Serena bond over a love of food, a fervent passion for tennis, and a drive to inspire others.
Selma Blair
Known for her iconic roles in Legally Blonde, Cruel Intentions, and Hellboy, Selma Blair joins Gavin and shares stories of her journey through life and Hollywood.
After Gavin greets his friend, they dive into a feast of thoughtful exchange about Selma’s battle with multiple sclerosis and the transformative power of vulnerability. Throughout the episode, Selma highlights her vibrant passion for fostering awareness surrounding chronic illness and perseverance.
As the two enjoy their evening and their food, Selma drizzles in anecdotes from her relationship with her son, her estranged father, and how she truly feels about the controversial Charlie Sheen.
Sir Tom Jones
World-renowned singing icon Sir Tom Jones is welcomed by Gavin to a night filled with playful banter and swapping stories of their legendary careers in the music industry.
Tom reveals to Gavin the extent of his humble start in Wales, detailing his early love for music through family gatherings and his school choir. He talks Gavin through his rise to success and recounts the pivotal moments from a career that has spanned nearly six decades. They then chew on some tender lessons learned from spending time with cultural icons like Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra. The evening concludes with Tom and Gavin singing It’s Not Unusual together acapella.
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Common
Gavin dives deep with Grammy-winning, multi-hyphenate Common, creating a menu centered around the Japanese concept of Kansha — an appreciation for nature and those who transform it into nourishing food.
Common shares his inspirations in life and music while Gavin praises the icon as a modern-day Renaissance man. They continue to explore Common’s numerous passions, especially his love for creating art across multiple mediums. As Common shares what he wants to do next in his career, he and Gavin recount their upbringings. They bond over being children of single parents and navigating their paths from humble beginnings to becoming smash hits in the worlds of music and beyond.
Jack McBrayer
Gavin has invited over his friend Jack McBrayer — an actor and comedian beloved for his roles in film and TV such as 30 Rock, Wreck-It Ralph and Late Night with Conan O’Brien.
Jack reflects on his journey from small-town Georgia to Hollywood and recounts how Tina Fey gave him his big break when she wrote the iconic role of Kenneth Parcell on 30 Rock, especially for him. The two friends laugh while Gavin prepares their meals and commends Jack on his enduring positivity, something the comedian has become known for. Jack tells Gavin about the people that have most inspired him and the pair connect over ambitions for the future.
Brooke Shields
Gavin cooks a delicious meal for Brooke Shields as they share in a profound evening of open conversation.
Brooke reflects on her upbringing in the spotlight and describes the constant critique that comes with being one of the most famous young women in the world. As Gavin and Brooke chat, she talks about her status as an actress and model and how people constantly underestimate her because of it. Brooke details her struggle to prove her intellectual prowess at Princeton and what comes with being a “woman of a certain age” in Hollywood. As the pair indulge in their dessert, they bond over shared experiences and the challenges of raising children as a celebrity.
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