Fans are curious about fitness expert and entrepreneur Jillian Michaels‘ wife and personal life. Michaels gained the spotlight after she appeared The Biggest Loser, as well as the talk show, The Doctors. Moreover, she is a well known voice in the world of fitness gurus, and she even launched her very own reality show, Just Jillian, in 2016.
Without further delay, here is everything we know about Jillian Michaels’ wife and their relationship history.
Who is Jillian Michaels married to?
Jillian Michaels is married to DeShanna Marie Minuto as of writing.
Jillian Michaels and her wife share several common interests, including fitness. Per People, Minuto was a D1 athlete herself during her college days. Additionally, she is a loving step-mom to Michaels’ two kids from her previous relationship with Heidi Rhoades. The couple also seems to love animals, sharing three pets together.
Michaels and Minuto also share a passion for travelling and have visited several stunning countries over the years. They have documented their escapades in their social media posts, which reveal that they have been to Belize, Japan, Spain, Morocco, Finland, Mexico, Galapagos Islands, Africa, and Dubai.
What is DeShanna Marie Minuto’s job?
DeShanna Marie Minuto works as a fashion designer.
Born in New York, Minuto graduated from NYU, before embarking on her journey as a budding fashion designer. Early in her career, she had worked in several popular agencies as a creative director. In 2019, Minuto opened up her very own clothing line called Letterino.
As per the Instagram bio of the brand, it sells “Original Reconstructed Vintage” clothing, specifically vintage jackets. Hollywood Life reports that Minuto’s love for designing jackets came from just a hobby. Some of her very first reconstructed projects include her grandfather’s WWII Bomber and her father’s biker jacket from the ’60s.
Jillian Michaels and DeShanna Marie Minuto’s relationship history
Jillian Michaels and her wife DeShanna Marie Minuto met via the popular dating app Raya, used exclusively by celebrities. As per Women’s Health, the couple began dating in 2018, soon after Michaels called it quits with her ex-fiancé Heidi Rhoades. The couple went Instagram official on Christmas that year, when Minuto shared a photo of them together. (via People)
After dating for three years, Michaels popped the question to Minuto in November 2021. She even made an Instagram post announcing their engagement. Michaels and Minuto got married in a courthouse ceremony in July 2022 in Miami, following which they eloped to Africa. According to People, they had another private ceremony with the Himba Tribe in Namibia.
The couple even had a third wedding ceremony in Italy, on June 24, 2023. Jillian Michaels and DeShanna Marie Minuto have always been vocal about their love and respect for each other. Their constant support for each other’s personal and professional achievements is indeed a testament of their endearing relationship.