Paula Deen's Comeback Goes Down Smooth Like a Shot of Tequila

a_560x375

Can we call her a tippler?

We can’t say which lessons Paula Deen learned from her recent “is it racist” scandal, but maintaining a sense of public decorum doesn’t seem to be one of them. That’s OK, though; subtlety has never been her style.

Deen recently made her first post-scandal appearance at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival after securing $100 million for Paula Deen Ventures, which will focus on selling her own material and original content rather than licensing her name and likeness to others.

While Deen probably won’t appear on The Food Network or score any big-name endorsements anytime soon, she still has an extremely dedicated following—and many of those fans used her moment of weakness as a Duck Dynasty-style call to arms.

AW+

WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.

Spring Special

Save 30% Off an ADWEEK Subscription Today!

View Your Options

Already a member? Sign in