Looking at the kind of success that Irish UFC icon Conor McGregor has achieved, many fans may be wondering if the saying ‘There’s a woman behind every man’s success’ applies to ‘The Notorious.’ The answer appears to be ‘yes’ in the case of the Irishman. Much of McGregor’s current success may be attributed to the key things that his partner did when ‘The Notorious’ was not as well-known.
They’ve been together for more than ten years. During this time, the two experienced many ups and downs. In fact, Devlin was a pillar of support for the Irishman, providing him with full-time financial assistance while working in a nightclub so that he could train in MMA and pursue his aspirations. And although the recent lawsuits have brought the spotlight on the couple again for all the wrong reasons, there is no denying that every McGregor fan should know about the woman who made him the real ‘Conor McGregor.’ So without further ado, let’s find out about the current life, net worth, and profession of Dee Devlin.
What is Dee Devlin’s profession?
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Devlin is a high school dropout; however, she never let her lack of education hold her back. Instead, she began working at a young age. According to reports, it was while working as a waiter at a Dublin nightclub that Devlin met her lifelong boyfriend, McGregor. In addition, Devlin worked a couple of other jobs to support her income at this time. But now that Conor McGregor is one of the world’s most famous fighters, as well as one of the highest-paid athletes in sports, Devlin has extended her wings and pursued a variety of other careers.
Devlin now dons multiple hats, being a businesswoman, model, and social media star. As a model, she is signed with the Assets Model Agency. Devlin also won the ‘Most Stylish Newcomer’ at the 15th Dublin Peter Mark VIP Style Awards. She is also the one who manages the Irishman’s finances, equipment, and training schedules. On the other hand, Devlin has her own career as a businesswoman that began after McGregor selected her as a part of the management team of his Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey.
How much is Conor McGregor’s fiancée worth?
Dee Devlin’s net worth is close to $20 million, thanks to her modeling career, Instagram sponsorships, and role in Conor McGregor‘s marketing squad. That’s a lot of money that Devlin created from the ground up. However, if you ask her about her biggest investment, she would say that it was trusting the ambition and dedication of Conor McGregor, and ‘The Notorious’ is paying her back with every penny he makes.
Conor McGregor once jokingly said that all Dee Devlin does now is “count his money,” so if we include McGregor’s finances (which she handles) as a part of her net worth, it would make her around $200-$220 million. However, as per McGregor in an interview with the Irish Mirror, he is close to a billion, with a figure of around $650 million. This would make Devlin have a net worth of a whopping $670 million!
Does Dee Devlin own a stake in Proper12?
Despite being only one of ‘Proper No. Twelve’s managers, Devlin actively promoted the product. Conor McGregor’s fiancée frequently used to upload photos and videos of herself drinking ‘Irish whiskey’ on Instagram, where she has 1.8 million followers. As a result, while Devlin was not the official face of Proper No. Twelve, she did an amazing job of advertising the product by becoming the unofficial face of the brand. Now, she is promoting her husband’s ‘Forged Irish Stout’ after McGregor sold his stake of the Proper No. Twelve.
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So it looks like Devlin did not own a stake in the brand but worked as an employee, as McGregor revealed in an interview with The Mirror. He said, “I hired her to the business. She works for me now and collects the checks. My girlfriend worked very hard throughout the years and stuck by me when I had essentially absolutely nothing.”
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Dee Devlin’s role in Conor McGregor’s struggling life
Conor McGregor revealed that he met Dee Devlin when he saw her at a late-night club in Watkinstown, where Dee is from. He asked her to come talk to him, which she did, and the rest is history, as they say! Devlin has been more than a partner for the UFC star; she was the person who trusted him and pushed him to follow his dreams even in the worst moments when they had no income.
The duo used to live 30 kilometers from Dublin, in a rental apartment, and ‘The Notorious’ had no job back then, barely living on a subsidy of 188 dollars as an unemployed man. But to help her partner pursue his dream, Devlin understood that being the right hand, the invisible one in relationships could make McGregor a man capable of achieving his dreams as a fighter. It was Devlin who took him to the gym and made sure he got the diet he needed. She also took care of the bills, all because she believed her partner could become the world champion one day.
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“Dee saved me. Dee worked very hard throughout the years and stuck by me when I had essentially absolutely nothing. I only had a dream that I was telling her,” he said in an interview. Even now, when McGregor admitted to his infidelity during a recent court case that he lost, Devlin has come out in his support through an Instagram story where she wrote, “I love him, I trust him, and I BELIEVE HIM!” She also denied public perceptions of their relationship, saying, “No one is entitled to comment… our family stands strong!” With life throwing hurdles in McGregor’s path, Devlin stands as the pillar of support that she always has been for the Irishman. What do you think? Will the duo be getting married anytime soon? Let us know in the comments.
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