If you’re a fan of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, you most likely also tune in to Guy’s Grocery Games, and you’ll have met Jules Fieri.
Some people assume Jules is Guy’s adopted son, but that’s not the case. In fact, Jules Fieri is Guy’s nephew.
Read this guide to learn more about Jules Fieri and his relationship with Triple D’s foody idol, Guy Fieri.
So, Who Is Jules on Triple D?
Back in 2011, Guy Fieri’s beloved sister Morgan tragically died from metastatic melanoma at just 39 years of age. Morgan had been battling cancer since she was only four years old.
Guy was devastated but found inspiration in his sister’s bravery, teaming up with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and inviting families similarly affected by cancer to appear on his shows.
Morgan was survived by her young son Jules, Guy’s nephew, who was then aged 11.
Although some people think that Guy was given custody of his nephew when Morgan passed away, that’s not the case.
So, who is Jules’ natural father?
Who Is Jules Fieri’s Natural Father?
Jules Fieri was born in 1999 and is currently 23 years old.
The identity of Jule’s natural father is something of a mystery. However, we do know that he was born to dad Dain Pape, who was alleged to be dating Jules’ mother, Morgan Fieri.
The circumstances surrounding the end of that relationship are not known, and it’s unknown whether Dain is still a part of his son’s life.
However, it’s thought that Morgan was Jules’ primary guardian.
Custody Battles
At the time of her death, Morgan Fieri was openly gay and was survived by her long-term partner, Anni Antepara.
As far as we know, Annie was never one of Jules’ natural guardians and was, therefore, unable to take him in.
When Morgan died, a full-scale custody battle ensued over the 11-year-old Jules. According to some sources, Jules’ biological father, Dain Pape, tried to get full custody of his son.
However, the entire family argued that Dain did not make a fit parent for Jules since he lived in a motor home and had no income.
Unfortunately for the Fieris, the judge in the case awarded full custody of Jules to his natural father.
At the time, Guy began to hit the headlines, since he’d taken his nephew away on vacation to a remote lake where phone service was non-existent.
Although details are sketchy, the situation appeared to be resolved since Dain became the legal guardian of Jules in 2011.
How Does Jules Get Along With Guy Fieri Today?
Although the Fieri family was unsuccessful in their custody fight for Jules, they all appear to get along well today, and he’s often seen in family photos that Guy posts on his Instagram.
Jules is apparently close to Guy’s two boys, Hunter and Ryder.
Although Guy isn’t his father, he does provide a father figure to young Jules, and the two have spent a lot of time together since Morgan’s death.
Jules and Guy enjoy plenty of quality time together, including taking trips together and going fishing.
We’re sure that Morgan would be thrilled at the support her son receives from the Fieri family.
What Does Jules Do?
As you might expect for a kid with such a famous uncle, Jules has grown up in the entertainment industry and is now officially part of the Spin Artist Agency.
It’s also clear from Jules’ Instagram feed that he’s a big outdoors fan and spends lots of time enjoying outdoor activities with his friends.
In particular, spending time around and on the water seems to be a favorite, and, as we know, he loves to go fishing with his Uncle Guy.
Although he’s famous by association and doesn’t shy away from sharing his life online, Jules does like to keep his private life as private as possible.
Final Thoughts
So, there you have it – Jules Fieri is Guy Fieri’s nephew.
Since the death of his mother in 2011, Jules has become extremely close to his family, especially his grandparents and his uncle, Guy.
Jules is an outdoorsy guy who loves to spend time with his friends, and he’s into music, too.
Despite his famous relative, Jules remains pretty private, although he does sometimes appear on TV alongside Guy, and he doesn’t shy away from sharing his life online via social media.
So, why not follow Jules Fieri on Instagram to keep up to date with what he’s up to?