Jillian Michaels Discusses Homophobia With Her Daughter

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        Jillian Michaels Discusses Homophobia With Her Daughter
    The out fitness guru recently shared a story where her young daughter expressed homophobia. 
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Jillian Michaels Discusses Homophobia With Her Daughter

The out fitness guru recently shared a story where her young daughter expressed homophobia.

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