Ina Garten, the renowned 'Barefoot Contessa,' nearly divorced her husband Jeffrey Garten during a rough patch in their marriage in the 1970s. In her upcoming memoir, 'Be Ready When the Luck Happens,' Ina reveals that the couple's traditional roles were shattered when she left her job at the White House to run the Barefoot Contessa food store. Jeffrey's expectations of a traditional wife clashed with Ina's demanding career, prompting her to ask for a separation. The brief separation allowed them to reassess their relationship, leading to a stronger bond where they viewed each other as equals. Ina acknowledges this difficult period as transformative for their enduring 56-year marriage.