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Cesar Millan Net Worth: Know about his Wife, Son – Is he Gay?

Cesar Millan is the renowned Mexican American dog expert. Cesar Millan, a self-taught specialist, is widely recognized for his hit television series “Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan”.

Since 2004 to 2012, the series was broadcasted in over eighty countries throughout the world on National Geographic Channel.

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  • Birthday: 27 August 1969 (Age 49)
  • Ethnicity: Mexican
  • Nationality: Mexican, American
  • Profession: Dog Behaviorist and TV Personality

Cesar Millan Net Worth and Salary

Cesar Millan net worth is $25 million while his salary is yet to be calculated. The Mexican immigrant who crept over the border and once slept under the highway viaduct with no food, he has definitely come a long way in his career with his 43-acre ranch and his Dog Psychology Centre.The major sources of his gigantic wealth are television appearance, books, instructional DVDs, and rehab center. He is also a New York Times best-selling author as well as has launched his own line of dog products.

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  • Salary: N/A
  • Net Worth: $25 Million

Cesar Millan Professional Career: TV Series and Books

After arriving at the USA, Millan first job was in a dog grooming store where he had to deal with the most violent dogs which later led him to create the Pacific Point Canine Academy. Jada Pinkett Smith was his initial client and supporter of that time.

After that, he formed Dog Psychological Centre in South Los Angeles at the 2-acre facility. It was 2002 when he started working with MPH Entertainment, Inc. making a television pilot for Dog Whisperer.

It was the reality television series that goes after Milan as he toils in the field of dog psychoanalysis and also helped in training. The show has its premiere on National Geographic Channel on 13 September 2004 and was later telecasted on Nat Geo Wild channel.

Career Timeline:

  • 2002: Founded the Dog Psychology Center in South Los Angeles, a rehab complex for brutally aggressive dogs, it was moved to Santa Clarita, California in 2009
  • (2004-2012): Starred in the reality show “Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan” as a dog trainer dealing with problem pups through his behavior modification techniques
  • 2007: Published his first book “Cesar’s Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems” through Three Rivers Press
  • 2013: Featured on documentary series “Cesar Millan’s Leader of the Pack” on the Nat Geo Wild channel
  • 2015: Partnered with Sid and Marty Krofft to make “Mutt & Stuff”, a preschool series that airs on Nickelodeon
  • 2017: Released his seventh book “Cesar Millan’s Lesson’s from the Pack: Stories of the Dogs Who Changed My Life”

Cesar Millan Age, Height, and Weight

The veteran dog specialist Millan stands with the height of 5 feet 5 inches and has considerable weight. He has an athletic body built complimented by attractive smile and face as well.Millan is all admired for his love for animals and humble personality. 49 by age, he has an athletic body with sculpted biceps and abs that he often flaunts in fitting t-shirts. With growing age, his charm and popularity have been escalating through the roof.

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  • Height: 5 Feet 5 Inches (1.65 m)
  • Body Measurements: N/A
  • Plastic Surgery: N/A
  • Weight: N/A

Besides his work, he spends more of his time in the gym where he performs intricate workouts under the supervision of his personal trainer. He lives a healthy lifestyle and takes organic foods as possible.

He has grey hair, dark brown eyes, and olive skin tone. He mostly appears in collared t-shirts, light-shaded denim, and a pair of the derby shoes. His hobbies are traveling, reading, adventures, and sports.

Cesar Millan Family: Wife and Children

Cesar Millan was married to Ilusion Wilson from 1997 to 2010. In the 43 years of his age, his fifteen years old marriage ended to divorce. The couple together gave birth to two children; sons Andre Milan and Calvin Milan.

Following his divorce from his wife and death of his beloved dog Daddy due to cancer, Millan was in heavy grief during which Jahira Dar arrived in his life as an angel. She comforted him and brought balance back in his family and personal life.

Millan announced his engagement with his Dominican lover Dar in April 2016, however, the couple hasn’t dropped any hint regarding their wedding until the date.

Born in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico, Millan is the son of Felipe Millan Guillen and his wife Maria Teresa Favela. He raised working in farms along with his grandfather who was a tenant farmer in Sinaloa.

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  • Parents: Felipe Millan Guillen and Maria Teresa Favela
  • Wife: Ilusion Wilson (1994-2010)
  • Children: Andre and Calvin Millan
  • Marital Status: Divorced

He had his own innate technique with the dog since his childhood that he was given the name “el Perrero” which means dog boy. This was when he was sure he wanted to come out as the top dog expert in his afterward life.

At the age of 21, he illegally moved to the United States with only $100 in his pocket and zero English. He faced numerous sufferings right after crossing the border and finally met Jada Pinkett Smith who helped him to speak English and pursue his career in television.