Jillian Michaels: Biography, Latest News & Videos

  • Birth Place: Los Angeles, CA
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 02/18/1974, Aquarius
  • Profession: Personal trainer; life coach; entrepreneur
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Anna Kournikova to Exit Biggest Loser After This Season

Anna Kournikova will not be returning to The Biggest Loser next season, TVGuide.com has confirmed.  

"I enjoyed my time on the Biggest Loser ranch," Kournikova said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, who was first to report the exit. "Although I will not be returning as a full-time trainer on Season 13, I will always be a part of The Biggest Loser family and my commitment to bettering lives through health and fitness will continue."

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Keck's Exclusives: Jillian Michaels' Biggest Reunion

NBC's The Biggest Loser has taken a serious tumble in the ratings this season without popular trainer Jillian Michaels competing against Bob Harper. But on November 17, Bob reunites with Jillian on herread more

Celebrity Watchlist: Jillian Michaels Says Dexter Brings Out Her Dark Side

When former Biggest Loser trainer Jillian Michaels isn't kicking butts and helping people get fit, she enjoys kicking back and watching darker dramas.

"I am obsessed with [Dexter]," Michaels tells TVGuide.com. I think we all have a little bit of the dark side in us and Dexter gives us an opportunity to identify with the bad guy in a safe environment."

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Jillian Michaels: Videos

Week 6: Adrian
Losing It with Jillian Preview
Preview Week 7
Getting Real at a Restaurant

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The Biggest Loser: Season 2
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The Biggest Loser: Season 5
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The Biggest Loser: Season 4: Episode 16
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The Biggest Loser: Season 6

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Year Title Description
2012 Super Bowl's Greatest Commercials TV Show Series, Host
2011 Daytime Emmy Awards TV Show Series, Appearing
2010 Losing It With Jillian TV Show Series, Host
2010 Losing It With Jillian TV Show Series, Executive Producer
2008 The Doctors TV Show Series, Panelist

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Anna Kournikova to Replace Jillian Michaels on The Biggest Loser

Anna Kournikova has been tapped to replace Jillian Michaels on NBC's The Biggest Loser, Vulture reports.

The Russian tennis pro's hiring is part of... read more

Jillian Michaels Making Headway in Congo Adoption

Biggest Loser trainer Jillian Michaels is one step closer to gaining a child. The 37-year-old, who told Women's Health last spring that she was looking to adopt ("I can't handle doing that to my body," she said of bearing children), has recently filed paperwork with Congo adoption authorities...
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Jillian Michaels Joins The Doctors and Dr. Phil

Biggest Loser's Jillian Michaels has signed on to co-host daytime talk show The Doctors and serve as a correspondent on Dr. Phil.

Michaels, who has made numerous guest appearances on The Doctors, says she's... read more

The Biggest Loser's Bob Harper Pays Tribute to Jack LaLanne

The world of fitness lost an icon on January 23 when Jack LaLanne, a pioneer in the health and fitness industry, passed away at age 96.

"It's a sad day in my business," Biggest Loser trainer Bob Harper told TV Guide Magazine. "I was aware of Jack LaLanne over 20 years ago when I started in the business, and I remember always being very receptive to him because he was such a man. He made working out macho and he made his workouts so relevant."

LaLanne, who died of complications from pneumonia, had spent 70 years teaching the power of strength training and healthy eating... read more

NBC/Universal's Golden Globes Party: Seen and Heard

Alison Sweeney and Jillian Michaels are not only professional colleagues, but the host of The Biggest Loser told TV Guide Magazine how much the tough trainer has helped her personally. "Jillian's done a lot to inspire me, and she's given me so many great tips," said Sweeney. "I know how she comes across on TV, but I texted her the other day and was like... read more

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  • Dexter "I am obsessed with that show. He is like a modern day Robinhood. I think we all have a little bit of the dark side in us and Dexter gives us an opportunity to identify with the bad guy in a safe environment."
  • The Universe "I love space shows. I am a total nerd. It's like church for me in a way. Einstein said it best, understanding the universe would be like knowing the mind of god."
  • Breaking Bad "Another dark and gritty drama. It's utterly suspenseful and keeps you on the edge of your seat for the entire hour."
  • True Blood "Utter guilty pleasure. I just love the fun, sexy, romance of living forever and being able to fly. Seriously, does it get better than that?"
  • Nurse Jackie "Also a similar theme to Dexter. She is a total sociopath at times and yet in her own way, no matter how unethical, finds a way to impose her own sense of justice."

Jillian Michaels: Watchlist

Dexter
"I am obsessed with that show. He is like a modern day Robinhood. I think we all have a little bit of the dark side in us and Dexter gives us an opportunity to identify with the bad guy in a safe environment."

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