20 Little-Known Details About the Woman Who Got Patrick Dempsey To Settle Down

If you haven't heard of Patrick Dempsey then it's likely that you have been hiding under a rock for at least a decade. He is after all Dr. McDreamy. This is a man that shouldn't need an introduction because he's a talented actor that has been in the industry for years and he's also very dreamy in real life too.

Since he came to us from Grey's Anatomy, he's been a celebrity crush for women all over the world. We often thought that he would end up meeting another A-list actress and living happily ever after. But many major celebrities have chosen to shack up with regular peeps. Jillian Fink isn't exactly regular, she was his makeup artist but she's also not a famous person. We don't know a lot about Fink because she's not someone who is in the media a lot unless she is out with her famous husband, but we were able to dig up some facts for all those that want to know more about the woman that hooked Dr. McDreamy. Check out these 20 things to know about the woman who got Patrick Dempsey to settle down.

20 They've Been Married For 19 Years

Now, that's a lifetime for two people living the Hollywood lifestyle. There aren't too many celebrities that have been married for that long. This year, they decided to return to the same place that they got married to celebrate their anniversary. There is a photograph of the couple kissing at the spot and Dempsey wrote, “This spot 19 years ago, today!” It's pretty remarkable that these two have worked hard on a marriage to keep it intact no matter what.

19 They Almost Divorced Three Years Ago

These two almost called it quits three years ago to become yet another Hollywood marriage statistic. But at the last minute, they decided they wanted to fix their marriage instead.

"Our marriage was not something I was prepared to let go of,” Dempsey said. “I didn't feel like we had done all the work. And we both wanted to do that work. That's where it started.”

That's a powerful thing to do for your family instead of opting for divorce. “Jill and I decided it was time to work on our issues and improve,” he added. “We wanted to be role models for our kids like, okay, if you have differences, you can work them out.”

18 She's A Celebrity Makeup Artist

She may not be famous in the same way that Dempsey is but she's a world-famous makeup artist. That's how she met Dempsey, she happened to be his makeup artist. She started her career in the '90s and she has traveled all over the world for her work. She picked up her skills in places like London and Paris. She's worked on movie sets and grew relationships with stars like Drew Barrymore. Barrymore hired her to do the lip gloss work on Charlie's Angels. She can thank Barrymore for her career because it was after that where her career really took off.

17 Her Social Media Accounts Are Gold

If you haven't checked out her social media accounts, then you are missing out because there are some real gems in there. We get to see all the awesome celebs that she works with and some pretty cool products. She has over 220,000 followers and it's growing every day. It's not just about selfies or even Dempsey, but more to do with her work ad she has a lot of interesting things on there. She likes to post some of her children's artwork which is special.

16 She Is An Avon Lady

Seriously, we aren't even joking. She may not go door to door selling Avon but she was asked to be their first Global Creative Color Director in 2006. It was a pretty amazing opportunity for a makeup artist who was at a mid-level in her career and was used to doing behind-the-scenes makeup for stars. She immediately became a household name and it was all thanks to the Avon name. That is pretty cool and you can see that she is a talented artist because she works with a lot of big names.

15 She Has Her Own Beauty Brand

Being a makeup artist, it is always a good idea to create your own brand that way you know that you are working with products that you believe in and that are perfect for your career. She created her own beauty brand that is called Jillian Dempsey and it includes makeup products as well as anti-aging products. The line is very successful and has some cool items in it. She clearly has a passion for her work and she hasn't stopped doing it even after being married to a successful actor.

14 She's Been With Kristen Stewart Since The Beginning

If you have ever wondered where Kristen Stewart gets her amazing red carpet makeup looks, you can go right to Jillian Fink. She has been with Kristen Stewart since the very beginning and that means matching makeup to a lot of changing hairstyles and colors. She posted this photo as ones of her favorite looks with Kristen and captioned it, “#TBT to the many hair changes with this one.” This is an awesome picture and they both look great in it.

13 She Likes Taking Her Kids Fishing

When it comes to taking a vacation, the Dempsey family likes to go fishing. As we can see here, they are really good at it too. We think this is a great family picture and mom is obviously proud of her son's catch. Patrick Dempsey once said that he knows how important family time is.

"We are growing together as a couple, individually, and as a family," Dempsey said.

"The older you get, the more you realize how little time you have, and [how] you want to make the most of it."

12 She Thinks Date Night Is important

These two almost got divorced so they likely make sure that they have enough quality time together to keep the flame burning bright. Patrick has stated that spending time with Jillian is very important to him. "Getting quality time together in a relationship - especially with three children, everyone is running around trying to get them to sporting events or school activities, getting them prepped for college or all that - couples have to figure to get date nights," he noted. "That is what it is about."

11 She Works With Julia Roberts

One of her A-list clients just so happens to be the legendary Julia Roberts. As you can see by her social media accounts, she works with Roberts a lot. She is a great artist and that's obvious by her work on the actress. Jillian speaks very highly about her client and you can see that in all her posts about the star. She has a lot of famous clients that include Drew Barrymore, Kristen Stewart, Kirsten Dunst, and Leslie Mann. If you ever become famous, then you know who to hire for the best makeup look.

10 Mother First

Regardless if she is a famous makeup artist or whether she is married to a famous actress. She is also a mother and she takes that job very seriously as well. These were actually prepared for her children while the family was staying in Tokyo and they look fantastic. This is one of many motherly posts that she has on social media. It gives us a glimpse into their private life and their two children are absolutely beautiful. The Dempseys definitely have something to be proud of.

9 It Was Fink That Wanted A Divorce

You may think that it had to me McDreamy that wanted to end the marriage for whatever reason but it was actually Fink that filed for divorce. The two were so close to calling it quits that they actually issued a statement to the public.

“It is with careful consideration and mutual respect that we have decided to end our marriage. Our primary concern remains the well-being of our children, and we ask with profound gratitude that you respect our family's privacy at this very sensitive time.”

The two were separated for a period of time before they decided to give their marriage another try.

8 Her First Thoughts Of Dempsey When She Met Him

Well, obviously! She was working in a hair salon when she met Patrick and when she saw him in her appointment book, she thought it was a prank. “All the people he had written in were names of celebrities famous in the '80s, like Molly Ringwald,” But he actually came in. “I was shocked,” she said about that fateful day in 1994. “But at the same time, I was happy because he was so cute.” According to Patrick, Jillian didn't hide the way that she felt about him. “She was always flirting,” he told People, but Jillian protested by saying, “That's not true!”

7 She Tests Nail Polish On Dempsey

When she has new products that she has to try out or test she does it on Patrick. It's actually really cute that he is willing to do that with her. It just goes to show how much she means to him. Patrick Dempsey once told People that he had to explain to his friends why he had makeup on.

"I had to explain to my guy friends why I had five different colors on my hand,”

referring the many shades of nail polish that he had on his hand. He obviously didn't see a need to take the nail polish off but we love men that help out their wives like that.

6 It Took Them Three Years To Start Dating

That's pretty surprising considering that Jillian Fink made her feelings known to him pretty early on. Maybe it was a scheduling thing and he just wasn't in the salon that often. But the two spent three years flirting before they started dating. Maybe he just wasn't ready for a girlfriend at the time. Things worked out for them and they got married at Patrick's family farmhouse in Maine in 1999. They kept things simple and had a small ceremony with a small group of family and friends. The sweetest part is that Patrick cried when he saw his wife come down the aisle.

5 His Love For Fast Cars And His Wife

A few years ago, Patrick Dempsey was at the opening of the Porsche Experience Center in Carson, California. While he was there, he talked to Access Hollywood about his love for fast cars and of course his wife Jillian Fink. He said that one of his favorite things in the world is to see his wife in the front seat of a million-dollar car. We're not surprised that this is a male fantasy. He also shared with the interviewer that he and Jillian have gotten “creative” in order to have some fun time in the front seat of the Porsche that he owns.

4 They Sometimes Work Together, But Try Not To

Even though Jillian is not an actress, she sometimes still finds herself on the same movie sets as her husband. If that happens, they try to keep things professional and respect the other's work. When Patrick Dempsey was filming Sweet Home Alabama with Reese Witherspoon, the makeup that was used on set was all Jillian's. But she chose to stay out of the work to respect her husband's time on the set. “We try not to get into each other's work too much,” Dempsey said in 2002.

3 Patrick Dempsey Uses Her Ant-Aging Products

Jillian Fink created a vibrating tool that is helping people look younger. It's something that is used on the neck and face and it's a popular product in her line. Her husband isn't afraid to take advantage of the anti-aging benefits either and uses the product on himself. He posted a video on social media that shows how the tool works. He captioned the video with, “Nothing like a little gold bar vibration in the morning. Who doesn't like a vibrator? Feel that skin just relaxing… delicious. What a scrumptious way to begin the day.”

2 She's Stronger Than She Seems

How cute is this photo of her and her assistant having some fun behind-the-scenes? We love a strong woman who isn't afraid to arm wrestle a guy every now and then. When things are slow behind-the-scenes, Jillian Fink will take a moment to test her strength. It's actually a pretty fun picture and it shows that she has a fun side to her as well. Who do you think won the wrestling match? Our money is on Jillian. Don't worry we won't tell anyone.

1 Her Obsession With Tropical Passion Ice Teas

We all have that one drink that gets us through the day and in Jillian's case it's ice tea, but not just any ice tea. If you follow Jillian on social media, you will notice that she has a lot of pictures where she is drinking this particular ice tea in a very large glass. That's how much she loves it. That's how she gets through the projects that she's working on. In one post she states, “Working on a new project requiring double 32oz tropical passion ice teas. The drink actually looks pretty delicious, we must try one out for ourselves.

References: people.com, wetpaint.com, justjared.com, etonline.com, fame10.com