Gordon Ramsay is a celebrity chef, restaurateur, television personality, and author. He's known for his highly acclaimed restaurants, some of which have earned Michelin stars, and his prominent appearances on cooking shows like MasterChef, Kitchen Nightmares, and Hell's Kitchen. Ramsay was born in Scotland but raised in England, where he initially pursued a career in professional soccer. An injury ended his football aspirations, leading him to study hotel management. He began his culinary journey by training with world-leading chefs, including Albert Roux, Marco Pierre White, Guy Savoy, and Joël Robuchon. Ramsay became head chef at Aubergine in London, which earned two Michelin stars. In 1998, he opened his own restaurant, Gordon Ramsay, which quickly earned three Michelin stars, making him one of only four UK chefs to achieve this honor.