Jillian Michaels is a successful personal trainer, entrepreneur, author, and television personality. Her appearances on NBC’s The Biggest Loser and Losing it with Jillian are well-known; she also appeared on the talk show “The Doctors.”
She was a student of California State University, Northridge. During that time, she supported herself by working as a bartender and personal trainer.
After a brief as an agent with International Creative Management, Michaels opened the sports medicine facility Sky Sport & Spa in Beverly Hills.
In the fall of 2015, she hosted and co-judged a Spike series called Sweat, INC. Her reality show, Just Jillian, debuted on E! in January 2016.
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Jillian Michaels Profile
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| Full name | Jillian Michaels |
| Birth name | Jillian Leigh McKarus |
| Common name | Jillian Michaels |
| Gender | Female |
| Date of birth | 18 February 1974 |
| Place of birth | California, Los Angeles, United States |
| Age | 47 year old |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Nationality | American |
| Father name | Douglas McKarus |
| Mother name | JoAnn McKarus |
| Siblings | Lauren Michaels |
| Sexual orientation | Lesbian |
| Marital status | Married |
| Spouse | Heidi Rhoades (2009–2018) Deshanna Marie Minuto (2018–present) |
| Children | Two (Lukensia Michaels Rhoades, Phoenix Michaels Rhoades) |
| University | California State University, Northridge |
| Profession | Businesswoman, writer, personal trainer, and TV personality |
| Salary | Under review |
| Source of income | The entertainment industry, business, writing, and personal trainer |
| Website | Jillian Michaels |
| Net worth | 14 million dollar |
Jillian Michaels Age, Height and Weight
On the 18th of February, 1974, Michaels was born in California, Los Angeles. Every year on the 18th of February, she celebrates her birthday. She is currently 47 years old.
Jillian Michaels height is 5 feet 2 inches, or 157 cm, and she weighs about 52 kg or 115 lbs. She has wavy light brown hair that is short and wavy, and she has sharp wide hazel eyes.
Jillian has an athletic body with measurements of 34-24-34-inches, which means breasts are 34 inches, waist is 24 inches, and hips are 34 inches.
Her bra size is 34B, her dress size is 4, and she wears size six shoes (US).
| Height | 5 feet 2 inches, or 157 cm |
| Weight | 52 kg or 115 lbs |
| Body measurement | 34-24-34-inches |
| Breast size | 34 inches |
| Waist size | 24 inches |
| Hip size | 34 inches |
| Bra cup size | 34B |
| Dress size | 4 |
| Shoe size | 6 (US) |
| Hair color | Light brown |
| Eye color | Hazel |
Jillian Michaels Early life and Family
Michaels is the daughter of a psychotherapist and a lawyer, JoAnn and Douglas McKarus; Tarzana is where she grew up.
Michaels attended California State University, Northridge, while continuing to work as a personal trainer and bartender.
After while working as an agent with International Creative Management, Michaels opened the Beverly Hills sports medicine facility Sky Sport & Spa in 2002.
Jillian Michaels Partner
Jillian Michaels is a lesbian, and on the 8th of March, 2016, she announced her engagement to Heidi Rhoades. Michaels and her ex-fiancéen have two children.
In addition, the fitness star adopted a two-year-old daughter from Haiti in 2012, and she gave birth to a boy the following month. Pheonix Michaels Rhoades is her son, and Lukensia Michaels Rhoades is her daughter.
The couple announced the separation of their relationship in 2018.
Michaels was in a relationship with designer Deshanna Marie Minuto as of late 2018. Michaels and Minuto announced their engagement in November 2021.
Jillian Michaels Career
Michaels got a job as an agent for International Creative Management after graduating. She was dissatisfied with her job. She co-founded the Sky Sports & Health Spa and collaborated with Jackie Warner in 2002.
She was allowed to explore herself in 2005 when she performed for the coaches of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser.”
This program gave her a lot of fame and helped her career. She also made an appearance on “Losing it with Jillian.” This program was aired on NBC.
She hosted a Sunday talk radio show on Los Angeles’ KFI from 2006 to 2009. (640 AM).
She joined CBS Television in 2011 as the co-host of The Doctors. She left the show in 2012 due to a poor arrangement.
For 2015, she has created a new Infomercial BODYSHRED that includes a 60-day home training program.
Jillian Michaels Films
Here is a list of films in which Jillian Michaels has appeared:
| Live with Regis and Kathie Lee When I Was 17 The Bonnie Hunt Show Rachel Ray Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Today Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Losing it with Jillian The Biggest Loser |
Jillian Michaels Media
Michaels has hosted a podcast weekly, The Jillian Michaels Show, on iTunes since February 2011.
Podcasts honored by Apple in its App Store Rewind 2011 in the Best New Audio Podcast category in December 2011.
Jillian established Empowered Media LLC in 2008 and launched Fitfusion.com, a fitness video membership website dubbed the “Netflix of fitness,” which features top fitness and yoga trainers and celebrities.
Jillian Michaels Charities
Michaels is an active activist who works closely with several charities, including the UNHCR, and has participated in numerous missions on their behalf to raise awareness and funds for refugees all over the world.
Michaels supports numerous charities, including the NFL’s Play 60, Stand Up to Cancer, Working Wardrobes, Hope for Haiti, and Sow a Seed and Dress for Success.
Michaels also volunteers for animal welfare organizations, and she recently assisted PETA in rescuing a racehorse from the slaughterhouse.
Jillian Michaels Net Worth
Jillian works as a personal trainer, reality show personality, talk show host, and entrepreneur. She earns a lot of money and fame from her various jobs in the entertainment industry.
According to different sources on the internet, her net worth is currently estimated to be $ 14 million.
Jillian Michaels Social Media Presence
We can find her on Instagram as @jillianmichaels. She has 1.4 million followers with 1645 posts and she has followed 93 people on Instagram. It seems that she is quite active on her Instagram.
Her Twitter id is @JillianMichaels with 1.5 million followers and 18.6k tweets. She has joined Twitter in October 2008.
You can find him on Instagram and Twitter as:
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