History of Jillian Michaels in Timeline
Jillian Michaels is a multifaceted American personality known for her expertise in fitness, nutrition, and business. She has gained widespread recognition through her appearances on various NBC series, most notably "The Biggest Loser." Michaels has also contributed to the talk show "The Doctors" and showcased her entrepreneurial acumen in "Sweat, INC.", a Spike series she hosted and co-judged in 2015. Further extending her media presence, she starred in her own reality television series, "Just Jillian," which premiered on E! in 2016. Her career reflects a diverse range of activities, from fitness training and nutritional guidance to media appearances and business ventures.
February 18, 1974: Jillian Michaels is born
Jillian Michaels was born on February 18, 1974.
1990: Inspired by Madonna's Music Video
Jillian Michaels has said that Madonna's 1990 music video for "Justify My Love" helped her understand her sexuality.
2002: Opens Sky Sport & Spa
After working briefly as an agent, Jillian Michaels opened Sky Sport & Spa in Beverly Hills in 2002.
October 2004: Joins The Biggest Loser
Jillian Michaels joined The Biggest Loser as the Red Team trainer in October 2004.
2006: Leaves and Returns to The Biggest Loser
Jillian Michaels left The Biggest Loser in 2006 but returned in 2007 as the Black Team trainer. She also worked on the Australian version of the show from 2006 to 2008.
2007: Returns to The Biggest Loser
Jillian Michaels came back to The Biggest Loser as the Black Team trainer in 2007.
2008: Trains on Australian The Biggest Loser
Jillian Michaels continued as a trainer for the Australian version of The Biggest Loser in 2008.
2008: Launches Empowered Media LLC and Fitfusion
Jillian Michaels launched her company, Empowered Media LLC, and her fitness video membership website, Fitfusion, in 2008.
2009: Begins Relationship with Heidi Rhoades
Jillian Michaels began a relationship with Heidi Rhoades in 2009.
June 1, 2010: Losing It With Jillian Debuts
Losing It With Jillian, a spin-off of The Biggest Loser, premiered on NBC on June 1, 2010.
July 2010: Losing It With Jillian Airs
Losing It With Jillian ran on NBC in June and July of 2010.
December 7, 2010: Announces Departure from The Biggest Loser
Jillian Michaels announced on December 7, 2010 that she would leave The Biggest Loser after the eleventh season.
2010: Lawsuit over Diet Pills
In 2010, Jillian Michaels and Basic Research LLC were sued in a class action lawsuit for false advertising regarding Jillian Michaels Maximum Strength Calorie Control diet pills. Basic Research was given the "Most Outrageous" award for Quackwatch's 2010 Slim Chance Awards.
February 2011: Launches "Keeping It Real" Podcast
Jillian Michaels started her weekly podcast, Keeping It Real, on iTunes in February 2011.
May 6, 2011: Joins The Doctors and Dr. Phil
Jillian Michaels joined The Doctors as a co-host and became a special correspondent on Dr. Phil on May 6, 2011.
May 24, 2011: Final Appearance on The Biggest Loser
Jillian Michaels made her last appearance on The Biggest Loser on May 24, 2011.
December 2011: Podcast Wins Award
In December 2011, Jillian Michaels's podcast, Keeping It Real, was honored by Apple as the Best New Audio Podcast in its App Store Rewind 2011.
January 2012: Losing It With Jillian Available Online
As of January 2012, all episodes of Losing It With Jillian became available for online viewing.
January 2012: Leaves The Doctors
Jillian Michaels left The Doctors in January 2012.
May 2012: Adopts Daughter and Rhoades Gives Birth to Son
In May 2012, Jillian Michaels adopted a daughter from Haiti, and Heidi Rhoades gave birth to a son.
September 4, 2012: Returns to The Biggest Loser
On September 4, 2012, it was announced that Jillian Michaels would return to The Biggest Loser for Season 14.
2012: Charity Work and Animal Welfare
In 2012, Jillian Michaels continued working with charities and animal welfare, including helping PETA rescue a racehorse.
2012: Publicly Comes Out
Jillian Michaels publicly acknowledged her sexuality in 2012.
October 15, 2013: Returns for Season 15 of The Biggest Loser
Jillian Michaels came back to The Biggest Loser for Season 15, which premiered on October 15, 2013.
2014: Does Not Return for Season 16
Jillian Michaels did not return for Season 16 of The Biggest Loser, which aired in the fall of 2014.
2015: Hosts and Co-judges Sweat, INC.
In 2015, Jillian Michaels hosted and co-judged Sweat, INC., a series on Spike.
2016: Criticizes Donald Trump and Mike Pence
During the 2016 presidential election, Jillian Michaels criticized Donald Trump and Mike Pence for their views.
2016: Just Jillian Premieres
Jillian Michaels's reality television series, Just Jillian, premiered on E! in 2016.
June 2018: Ends Relationship with Heidi Rhoades
Jillian Michaels and Heidi Rhoades ended their relationship in June 2018.
2018: Begins Relationship with Deshanna Marie Minuto
Jillian Michaels and Deshanna Marie Minuto started their relationship in 2018.
November 2021: Engaged to Deshanna Marie Minuto
Jillian Michaels and Deshanna Marie Minuto got engaged in November 2021.
July 2022: Marries Deshanna Marie Minuto
Jillian Michaels and Deshanna Marie Minuto married in July 2022.
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