THE WOMAN WHO HELD THE STARS
Queen of the Kitchen
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"This exceptional woman taught all of us about flavors and gave us a taste for hard work and work well done. There would have been no success for any of us without her."​
-Chef Paul Bocuse
"Brazier is the godmother, the original master, teacher, chef, force. Her influence runs right through every kitchen that has come since."
-Anthony Bourdain
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en français
The Woman Who Held the Stars tells the extraordinary life story of Eugénie Brazier, the first chef in history to earn six Michelin stars simultaneously. In this opening episode of The Woman Behind the Stove—a three-part series celebrating the lives and legacies of Eugénie Brazier, Edna Lewis, and Joyce Chen—we uncover Brazier’s journey from humble beginnings in rural France to becoming a culinary legend in Lyon and beyond. Through rare archival footage and personal stories from her granddaughter, Jacotte Brazier, the episode also honors the legacy of Les Mères Lyonnaises, the pioneering women who revolutionized French cuisine. Renowned chefs from France and around the world pay tribute to Brazier's influence by recreating her iconic dishes and sharing how her groundbreaking career continues to inspire kitchens today.
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A feature film, Famously Anonymous, is also in development—a fictionalized and humorous account of the events surrounding Eugénie Brazier being awarded six Michelin stars.
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Genre: Limited documentary series
Format: One-hour episode
Tone: Cinematic, compelling narrative, history
Influences: Chef's Table, The Chef's Show
Network: PBS, Streaming