90 Day Fiance couple Michael Jessen and Juliana Custodio de Sousa still have to discuss a prenuptial agreement on Season 7 of the series, so was that the end to their relationship or did they go on to marry -- and are Michael and Juliana still together now?
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Michael, a 41-year-old independent and self-employed wine entrepreneur from Greenwich, CT, and Juliana, a 23-year-old from Goiania, Brazil, are currently starring on Season 7 of 90 Day Fiance, which premiered in early November on TLC.
Michael imports and distributes wine and works at wine auctions. He's apparently a wealthy man who's part of a jet-setting social group that party all over the world.
During a big yacht party in Croatia, Michael met Juliana, an international model, and there was an instant attraction.
"I remember when I first saw her," Michael told the camera during the debut episode of 90 Day Fiance's seventh season. "She's beautiful, amazing body -- I don't necessarily believe in love at first sight, but it's like we were kindred spirits."
Once Michael and Juliana got to know each other, Michael said he realized she was funny, thoughtful and smart. He was amazed she was only 20 years old.
"There are certainly a lot of people that may pass judgment [and] may think I'm just an old sleazy, rich guy going after a young hot woman," Michael said. "It doesn't bother me at all. I don't really care."
Michael admitted when it became time to return to America, it was really hard to say goodbye to Juliana.
"We had such a connection -- it was just the beginning of something really beautiful," Michael noted.
Juliana, a former seamstress who grew up very poor, was discovered by a modeling agency, and Michael pledged to support her financially in any way that he can.
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RELATED LINK: '90 DAY FIANCE' COUPLES NOWMichael therefore gave Juliana access to his credit cards. Michael admitted he had spent no small amount of money on her, but he simply wanted to give Juliana the world. (When a producer later asked if the amount was around $150,000, Michael refused to comment. Juliana even purchased a car on Michael's credit card.)
Michael was hoping Juliana could visit him in the United States shortly after they met, but that plan apparently fell through because her intentions were questioned and they were both denied Tourist Visas.
Michael realized obtaining a K-1 visa would be the only way she could come to America -- so he proposed marriage and planned to marry her within 90 days of her visit.
As a result, Michael and Juliana had to wait for the K-1 visa to be approved, and both individuals almost lost hope a couple times due to the amount of time it was taking. Juliana, for instance, bought a car in Brazil although she was supposed to be moving to America soon.
The only option for the couple, however, was the United States because Michael was not about to leave his two children, Max and Cece, behind. He shares the two kids with his ex-wife Sarah Jessen, with whom he still has a great friendship.
"While the time they have spent together has been fun and exciting, Juliana has only seen pieces of Michael's life, but not the full scope of his responsibilities, including two kids with his ex-wife," TLC said in a description of the couple at the start of the season.
"Michael thinks bringing Juliana to the U.S. will be big a reality check. She will have to leave her jet-setting lifestyle behind her, coordinate responsibilities with his ex-wife, and understand that Michael's financial support isn't limitless."
The premiere of 90 Day Fiance's seventh season showed that Michael bought a house for his fiancee, which was close to Sarah.
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Michael said he and Sarah dated young and welcomed children young but then eventually grew apart and became very different people.
Michael worried Juliana might not accept his close relationship with his ex-wife.
And Sarah was concerned Juliana was with Michael for his money, but Sarah told the cameras she'd have to trust Michael's decisions, as long as he'd keep their children as his top priority.
The day before Juliana's interview in Rio de Janeiro for the K-1 visa, Michael boarded an overnight flight so he could be there for and support his future wife.
When the pair reunited in a hotel room, Juliana gushed about how much she missed Michael. They had spent one month apart, and Juliana was so happy to have her best friend by her side again.
Both Michael and Juliana were nervous about the interview because Juliana was apparently in a "high-risk" category considering she's young and from a poor part of Brazil. Juliana also had a lot of stamps in her passport, and so there would be concern her desire to come to America would be so she can be involved in "illicit activities."
Juliana hoped Michael would no longer have to pay to fly to see her every month, and both individuals were hoping for the best. However, cameras were not permitted inside the consulate.
After the interview, Juliana said it was "bad" and they had insulted her.
"They just asked stupid questions. They asked me if I had been working as a prostitute the last 10 years," Juliana revealed in a confessional.
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Michael didn't think it was right for Juliana to be asked that question, and he confirmed, "No, she's not a prostitute!" Michael said it's normal for young models to travel the world and party with wealthy people.
"I'm a model and I'm professional, so of course I've been to many countries," Juliana told the cameras.
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"What does that make me? A pimp?... I don't need to [pay for sex]," Michael vented to Juliana, before she called the process "a nightmare."
Michael said he had been extremely naive with women his whole life and had his fair share of heartbreak, but he didn't feel like he was marrying someone he didn't know.
Michael needed a police-clearance document to show Juliana had no criminal history, so that seemed to be the last roadblock standing in their way of obtaining a K-1 visa.
Michael and Juliana questioned their future together and commitment to each other in fear the K-1 visa would never be approved, but in the end, Juliana obtained the visa and they were beyond thrilled.
Michael wanted Juliana's arrival in the United States to be as special as possible, so he bought a bouquet of flowers and headed to the airport in a big white Hummer limousine. Michael joked that he thought about riding in a helicopter but it was out of his budget. He wanted Juliana to feel excited, happy and comfortable.
Michael was "a little nervous" about the steps that had to be taken next, but that all seemed to disappear when the couple reunited in the airport and kissed and hugged. Juliana was crying tears of joy, and she said it felt "amazing."
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Michael said their wildest dreams had come true and he couldn't believe the love of his life was finally in America. Juliana was shocked to see the limo and said she was "so lucky" and had "the best man in the world."
Michael then popped some champagne in the back of the limo with a bottle from 1996, which was Juliana's birth year.
Michael welcomed her to America with all the bells and whistles, including a beautiful custom-made $4,000 necklace -- which had the colors of the American and Brazilian flags -- and Juliana took photos of the New York skyline as they drove to Connecticut.
Juliana loved the culture in America and couldn't wait to celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving and more.
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However, the meeting went well. The kids thought Juliana was really pretty and their father was a "really lucky guy."
The kids had made Juliana a "welcome home" cake with gummy bears on it as well as breakfast. Juliana said Max seemed smart and Cece appeared to love her immediately, so all was good in the world!
Michael was so glad Juliana and his children had "bonded immediately" upon her arrival into the United States. Juliana said the experience of having two kids around her all the time wasn't new because she had been very close with her niece and nephew in Brazil.
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Juliana was a bit nervous, however, to meet Sarah. Juliana didn't know whether Sarah would be upset to see her with Michael, and Michael acknowledged Sarah would react to someone having ulterior motives quickly.
Max called his mother "assertive," saying she speaks her mind, while Michael admitted she won't put up with "bullsh-t."
Sarah said while most women would probably be intimidated by such a tall, sexy, gorgeous, exotic, smart and well-traveled girl, she wasn't -- because she didn't have the need, energy or time to be jealous.
Juliana thought it was very unusual Michael and Sarah were still close because when people divorce in Brazil, they stop communicating. However, she was very sweet to Sarah, and Sarah, in turn, was kind and gracious.
Michael assured Sarah that Juliana would not replace her but his future bride already had "a good rapport" with Max and Cece. Although Michael said his kids adored Juliana, Sarah being their mother would never change.
Sarah asked Juliana to "not parent at all." Sarah wanted Juliana to embrace her new role in the family as just a stepmom and become her friend, but she acknowledged there was a possibility Juliana might not like that.
Juliana didn't feel comfortable having this conversation at the dinner table, saying she didn't feel like she was a part of Michael's family yet at all.
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While furniture shopping for their new house, Juliana fell in love with a $14,000 couch. Michael admitted Juliana's spending habits were excessive and he doesn't like to be flippant with his money.
Michael was hoping Juliana would learn the value of a dollar, but she accused him of being "mean" when it came to her credit-card spending.
Juliana explained she had bought the car in Brazil so her sister could use it as a taxi and make money.
"I'm so stupid," Juliana noted.
"I'm done, we're moving on," Michael said of the upsetting topic, especially since he thought Juliana had lost faith in their relationship prior to her move.
The couple did, in fact, move on from that conversation, and then they were shown moving into a new house, which Juliana found wonderful and overwhelming.
In the latest episode, Michael and Juliana found a wedding planner on short notice so they could get the ball rolling on their nuptials. At this point, Juliana had been living in the United States for about two months.
Juliana was so excited to get married, but time was ticking.
Michael told the wedding planner they'd like good food, good wine, some dancing and about a 40-person guest count. Michael and Juliana had to tell the wedding planner they had both been married once before.
Juliana apparently felt pressured to have an arranged marriage at age 19 that only lasted for one year. Juliana didn't want to marry the man but felt obligated to do so in order to satisfy her religious family.
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Juliana said her first marriage was "really bad." She and her ex-husband apparently signed papers to wed and then went to lunch, during which the man allegedly complained about how expensive the lunch happened to be.
Michael was then quoted $50,000-$100,000 for a wedding at their new home by the wedding planner. Juliana couldn't believe how expensive the wedding was going to be.
Juliana expected only three people would be coming to their wedding from her side, but she was still happy. Juliana apparently didn't want her parents to see how wealthy she had become in America because they would expect a lot of financial help from Michael.
Juliana didn't want to feel guilty for having a fancy, opulent wedding when her parents might look at the flowers and think, "Those would be our groceries for a week." The couple struggled with how to enjoy their new life together when Juliana's family was so poor back home.
Later on, Sarah stopped by and told the couple she'd be willing to become ordained and officiate their wedding.
Michael thought it was a nice offer, but Juliana admitted she didn't want Sarah's face in the wedding photos. Juliana was a bit uncomfortable with how close Sarah and Michael still seemed to be, and she confessed she was also a little jealous in her heart.
Sarah then asked Michael if he and Juliana had a prenuptial agreement in place to ensure their children would be well taken care of financially in case something were to go wrong in their marriage.
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Michael said he did want to have some prenuptial agreement for Max and Cece's sake, and he had to explain what a prenup means to Juliana.
Michael told his fiancee that he believed 100 percent in their relationship but needed to protect his assets at the same time in case divorce were to happen. Juliana didn't speak English well, so she felt a little lost and asked to speak with Michael about this later.
Juliana wanted to be aware of what was happening, and she wanted Michael to respect her opinion.
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Are Michael and Juliana still together? Did the 90 Day Fiance couple ever get married?
Juliana posted a series of funny photos of Michael, Sarah, Max and Cece on her Instagram Stories in mid-December, showing she's still living in America and has a relationship with all of them.Sarah re-married and tied the knot with her boyfriend, Sean Naso, in early December, and based on a photo Max posted on Instagram, Michael and Juliana attended the small and intimate wedding reception at a waterfront restaurant in Greenwich, CT, together.
And when Sarah posted an Instagram photo of Sean, Max, Cece and herself on her wedding day, she tagged Michael and Juliana in her post.
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The photos provide more evidence Michael and Juliana are still together.
On November 27, Juliana confirmed she is still living in the United States when she shared a slideshow of family photos as well as one picture of her standing next to an American flag. She captioned the slideshow, "At home in the USA."
Juliana also posted a picture with Michael nearly one week earlier in which they attended a cancer-research fundraising event together and apparently showcased a "wine project" they're doing together.
Michael subsequently shared more photos from the event on his own Instagram page. He wore a suit to the charity fundraiser, while Juliana stunned in a white bodysuit with red lips. Sarah also apparently attended the party.
Around that same time, Sarah uploaded a photo of Michael and Juliana sitting at a table together at the fundraiser, and she captioned it, "Such cuties."
In the comments section, Juliana enthusiastically responded, "We love you," with a handful of heart-eye emoticons.
It's clear Sarah is still very supportive of Michael and Juliana's relationship today. Sarah even once re-posted an inspiring story about Juliana's life and childhood on her Instagram account.
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As Juliana did her makeup on-camera, Max offered hilarious commentary on how to get the job done. He even called a small foundation sponge "a radish."
The trio seem to get along beautifully, and Max could be heard calling Juliana his "stepmom," again suggesting Michael and Juliana got married.
And according to two photos Sarah had posted on her Instagram account -- but since deleted -- Michael and Juliana did in fact get married!
Sarah shared two families photos from Michael and Juliana's wedding, but they can no longer be found on her account.
One photo featured Michael, Juliana, Sarah, Max, Cece and Sarah's now-husband.
Juliana wore a ballgown with a lace bodice, long sleeves and a tiara on her wedding day, while Michael wore a traditional tuxedo with a bow tie.
In the other photo, the bride and groom posed with Sarah and Sean only.
Everyone was all smiles, and in another picture Sarah subsequently posted, Michael was kissing Cece on the cheek at what appeared to be the wedding reception.
"Best daughter, best daddy, best day," Sarah wrote alongside the sweet image.
A pal of Michael's high-school friend recently leaked the same photos from Michael and Juliana's wedding.
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"Mike told Clay they originally tried to make him a villain and he said no then I'm not doing the show so they didn't do that to him. Clay said it's pretty staged... Clay is going to Mike's house Sunday for a viewing party."
According to this person, Mike's ex-wife Sarah actually officiated the marriage ceremony for Michael and Juliana.
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