Jeremy Meeks gained widespread attention for his model-esque looks after his mugshot went viral in 2014. The viral image amassed over 60,000 "likes" on Facebook and was featured on major news outlets across the United States. Prior to his unexpected fame, Meeks had spent time in prison following a conviction for grand theft. His newfound celebrity status boosted his Instagram account, jmeeksofficial, to over 1.5 million followers. Meeks frequently posts pictures with celebrities, including John Stamos and Anwar Hadid.

Career & Family Life

In his personal life, Jeremy Meeks welcomed a son named Jayden with Chloe Green in May 2018. He was previously married to Melissa Meeks. His mother's name is Katherine Angier. Meeks' sudden rise to internet stardom was even joked about by Gabrielle Union during the 2014 BET Awards.