Angela Deem from Angela was her loud, obnoxious self on camera even before she met Michael Ilesanmi from Nigeria.

However, meeting Michael was probably the best thing that happened to Angela. Her life changed, and she became an overnight celebrity in the reality TV world. She was a household name, even if it was for the wrong reasons, but Michael using Angela to come to America and then dumping her meant that Angela had to part with her lucky charm. Angela has a lot of financial responsibilities but no sign of a real job.

Angela Worked At A Hospice Before 90 Day Fiancé

What Job Did Angela Do For A Living?

Angela’s life used to be very different before she chose to become the self-proclaimed queen of reality TV. Angela lived in Hazlehurst, Georgia. The house has been featured in multiple seasons and spin-offs since. Angela lived with her elderly mom, Glenda, and her two daughters, Scottie and Skyla. Angela’s daughters had three kids each of their own, making it six grandkids for Angela. The 90 Day Fiancé star was the only person with a job in the house. Angela had a lot of pressure on her and may have looked for ways to earn money quickly.

Angela worked in the healthcare industry. She was a nursing assistant at a hospice in a nearby town. Angela never revealed whether she ended up quitting the job. However, now she considers herself too big a star, and might not be her profession of choice. Angela has pictures of her in scrubs with co-workers online (via SoapDirt.) The hospice where she worked was a non-profit. She was the caretaker of patients dying from cancer, advanced age, and other terminal issues.

Angela Spent On Taking Multiple Trips To Nigeria

Angela met Michael in 2017. When Michael messaged Angela “good morning” and told her she looked beautiful, Angela not only thought of a potential future with Michael but may have also envisioned what it would be like for her to sign up for a show like 90 Day Fiancé with the Nigerian man. Angela’s prayers had been answered. She didn’t mind Michael being two decades younger than her. Angela had never flown out of the country before, but for Michael, Angela didn’t think twice before spending money on flight tickets and hotel stays every time she went to Lagos.

Angela Paid For Michael's Visa

Angela Wasted Seven Years Of Her Life To Make Michael's Dream Come True

Angela wanted Michael to come to the U.S. as soon as possible and her and her family. Michael was a big fan of American culture and Mr. Donald Trump as well. He loved collecting Mr. Trump-related memorabilia. It was a big moment for Michael when he finally arrived in America in December 2023. However, it was Angela who had spent years trying to get Michael his visa. When Michael’s K-1 visa was rejected, he pushed Angela into marrying him in Nigeria so he could get a spousal visa. The costs were taking a toll on Angela financially, but she didn’t give up.

Michael Did Not Have A Job

Angela Was The Breadwinner In The Family

Little is known about what Michael did before the show. After he met Angela, she didn’t like him spending time with his friends. Angela even made Michael stop working so she could know his whereabouts at all times. She supposedly paid him not to work. Angela was insecure and wondered if Michael would cheat on her with a co-worker if he had a job. Perhaps Angela wanted full financial control over Michael so he could keep following her orders.

The opposite happened in Michael’s case because he became even more secretive. Michael started doing things behind Angela’s back, such as making social media profiles and saving money for a rainy day, and never bothered to tell her. Michael may have even been working and not telling Angela about it. It’s not like she had surveillance cameras on Michael all the time. Regardless, Michael had not revealed any plans for what he would do after moving to America. He may have wanted to live off Angela’s money for the rest of his life.

Did Angela Get Fired After Michael Went Missing?

How Rumors Of Angela Getting Fired Started

Rumors of 90 Day Fiancé began after she spoiled her storyline by revealing Michael had gone “missing” in February 2024. Angela was crying on her TikTok live and gave away the biggest spoiler about their 90 Day Fiancé relationship. Michael had been spotted in public, but Angela, revealing that he had already dumped her, gave away everything about their 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? season 8 storyline.

Moreover, Angela and Michael were not to be seen on the show for almost 10 episodes. Their absence was the show was obvious since they were the most famous faces that season. Meanwhile, Angela, who used to have the words “90 Day Fiancé” in her Instagram, had edited her bio. She referred to 90 Day Fiancé as the “show” now. Angela even expressed an interest in pursuing acting. She had already started looking for ways to make money with Michael gone and her reality TV career probably ending.

Michael's Got His Eyes On Angela's Money

Michael Already Made $52,000 With The Help Of Fans

Michael refused to let anyone know where he was living ever since his disappearance. He had asked the police not to let Angela know about his whereabouts since he was living in fear. Angela waited until June to file an annulment. She accused Michael of fraudulently inducing her into marriage. Angela wanted Michael deported. She wanted “her” visa back. Angela may have expected Michael couldn't bear the legal costs, but fans rushed to Michael’s help when he started a GoFundMe.

Not only did Michael earn $52,000 through the fundraiser, but he also came for Angela’s money. According to InTouch, Michael asked Angela for spousal in his response. Michael accused Angela of abuse and said he wanted a divorce. He also asked for a fair division of their assets and for “both temporary and permanent spousal .” Michael wanted whatever money Angela had left with her and showed no mercy to the elderly woman.

Angela Is Participating In Meet & Greets For An Income

Angela Is Losing Her Relevance

Angela has now found a new way to make money in the U.S. While there is no confirmation about whether she will return to 90 Day Fiancé or not, Angela has been spending time attending events where she is the literal star and fans buy a ticket to see her. Even for her birthday, Angela was part of an event organized by a Canadian club where she hosted dinner and karaoke for her fans. Angela has also been promoting brands on her Instagram, making the most of her influencer career while she is still relevant.

90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days airs Sundays at 8 p.m. EST on TLC.

Sources: SoapDirt, 90 Day Fiancé/YouTube, Angela Deem/Instagram