Food Network star Giada De Laurentiis alleged Mario Batali wrote in her cookbook forward that her success was about her body, not talent.

Celebrity chef Mario Batali (center) arrives at the Boston Municipal Courthouse for the jury selection portion of his trial. EPA/CJ GUNTHER “His right hand was all over my breast.

The woman said based on his smell and half-closed eyes that she believed Batali was drunk, according to court records. Chef Mario Batali attends an awards event in New York, April 19, 2017.

Celebrity chef Mario Batali has been accused by several former employees of sexual misconduct and harassment. He is expected in court at the end of August to face one of his accusers.