On the Tuesday (Feb. 16) night episode of E!'s newest reality TV series "Just Jillian," former "Biggest Loser" star Jillian Michaels mixed some business with family time. She brought her partner Heidi Rhoades and their two young children along to Washington, D.C., for some sightseeing while she attended an event for the Clinton Foundation's fight against childhood obesity, then the family jetted off to Florida to visit Rhoades' parents for a birthday celebration, and Michaels was determined to make her in-laws like her.
Washington, D.C. Trip
Michaels attended the Clinton Foundation event in D.C. hosted by Chelsea Clinton, but she arrived a day earlier with Rhoades and their children, 5-year-old daughter Lukensia and 3-year-old son Phoenix, so they could enjoy some sightseeing. Michaels' business partner Giancarlo confirmed a last minute voice-over gig before the Clinton Foundation event, but Michaels protested because she promised her children she'd take them to the National Museum of Natural History. Giancarlo gave Michaels an ultimatum and said, "I'm just gonna be straight with you, okay? You can't have it all, Jill."
Torn between work commitments and her 3-year-old son Phoenix who cried when he found out his mom wasn't going to accompany him to the museum, she stopped to sooth her son. But Michaels was able to work out a way to fit the voice-over gig, the Clinton Foundation event and the museum trip into her schedule for the day - and she even led a successful group workout.
Date Night
Before heading to Florida, Michaels enjoyed a quiet dinner with her partner Rhoades, which is rare considering Michaels' hectic work schedule. Together, they planned Rhoades' mother's birthday surprise of gifting her with a custom golf cart, and Michaels suggested they throw a "Magic Mike" themed stripper party. Heidi agreed, reluctantly.
Florida Trip
Rhoades' parents live in The Villages, a retirement community in Florida that Michaels compared to the fictional town in the film "Pleasantville." She told Rhoades that her parents "tolerate" her as her partner and was determined to win them over during their vacation. During family dinner, Michaels ordered Rhoades' parents alcoholic beverages even though they don't drink. She also challenged them to a game of pickleball the next day, but her competitive nature kicked in and Michaels refused to go easy on Rhoades' parents just because of their old age.
But Michaels' temper really flared when the golf cart customized to resemble a 1957 Chevy showed up at the garage with chipping paint and rusted chrome detail. Michaels was furious that she paid $13,000 for a used golf cart when the owners told Rhoades it was new. Michaels pulled out her "bazooka" and her temper flared as she confronted the owners and they went back and forth in an argument. "We can keep going, you will lose," Michaels told the owner. "Fix it."
Watch a clip from the episode below.
