“Finding you… my husband… and escaping to Africa together was one of the most magical and transformative chapters of my life,” Michaels said of the news of his new wife.
Jillian Michaels is officially married!
The 48-year-old fitness coach married his fiancé DeShana Marie Minuto in a private ceremony in Namibia, which PEOPLE can exclusively reveal.
The couple married in a Miami courthouse on July 11 before flying to the South African country for an intimate ceremony and honeymoon.
“Deshana Marie Michaels, it’s an honor and an adventure to tell you. Finding you… my husband… and escaping to Africa together was one of the most magical and transformative chapters of my life,” Michaels told news– he said his wife new.
“Special thanks to Susan Neva from Alluring Africa, the Wilderness Safari team. And the Himba people for helping us celebrate our union in style,” added The Fitness App from creator Jillian Michaels.
“We will cherish the experience for the rest of our lives.”
Michaels and Minuto, 37, are now planning their official wedding on June 23, 2023, in Venice, Italy. Michaels and Minuto announced their engagement in November 2021.
“Deanna is ‘everything’ – beautiful, smart, funny, creative, quirky, passionate… I could go on and on with an adjective list. These traits attract you to someone. But the qualities of her character make you think, ‘Thank goodness the man lay next to me,’ every night while you sleep. Michaels told the news at the time.
“It’s so easy to stick together when everything is going well, but when real life starts. And things get messy, challenging, scary, and even downright ugly – that’s when the truth comes out. Also this woman has proven strong beyond limits, wise beyond her years. Also love beyond my wildest dreams. I’m so grateful to be able to call him to mine officially.”
The Keeping It Real: Conversation with Jillian Michael. The host asks a question with a 7-carat emerald diamond and two one-carat trapezoidal diamonds on either side. A family friend and a jeweler created the stunning ring at H&H Jewels in Miami.