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'''Jeremy Meeks''' (born February 7, 1984) is an American [[Model (person)|fashion model]]. |
'''Hot Felon Jeremy Meeks''' (born February 7, 1984) is an American [[Model (person)|fashion model]]. |
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Meeks first came to prominence after his arrest in 2014 during a gang sweep called Operation Ceasefire in [[Stockton, California]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hlntv.com/article/2015/03/06/hot-felon-jeremy-meeks-convict-model-contract/ |title=Jeremy 'Hot Felon' Meeks: Convict to cover model? - HLNtv.com |first=Emily |last=Barsh |date= |website=hlntv.com}}</ref> after which police posted his [[mug shot]] on Facebook and it went [[viral phenomenon|viral]]. Meeks was convicted of federal charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm and grand theft.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2015/02/06/hot-mugshot-guy-jeremy-meeks-has-been-sentenced-to-27-months-in-federal-prison/ |title=‘Hot mugshot guy’ Jeremy Meeks has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison |website=Washington Post|access-date=2017-06-23}}</ref> Upon his release from [[Federal Correctional Institution, Mendota|Mendota Federal Correctional Institution]] in March 2016,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/jeremy-meeks-hot-convict-mugshot-9815772 |title=Everything you need to know about hot convict turned NYFW model Jeremy Meeks |first=Vicki |last=Newman |date=14 February 2017 |publisher=}}</ref> Meeks began a modeling career.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-hot-felon-jeremy-meeks-released-20160309-story.html |title='Hot Felon' Jeremy Meeks released from federal prison and gets job offers |first=Veronica |last=Rocha |date=9 March 2016 |publisher= |via=LA Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/hot-felon-jeremy-meeks-male-model-prison-milan-mens-fashion-week-new-york-a7796951.html |title=The 'hot felon' is now a successful model |author= |date=19 June 2017 |website=independent.co.uk}}</ref> |
Meeks first came to prominence after his arrest in 2014 during a gang sweep called Operation Ceasefire in [[Stockton, California]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hlntv.com/article/2015/03/06/hot-felon-jeremy-meeks-convict-model-contract/ |title=Jeremy 'Hot Felon' Meeks: Convict to cover model? - HLNtv.com |first=Emily |last=Barsh |date= |website=hlntv.com}}</ref> after which police posted his [[mug shot]] on Facebook and it went [[viral phenomenon|viral]]. Meeks was convicted of federal charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm and grand theft.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2015/02/06/hot-mugshot-guy-jeremy-meeks-has-been-sentenced-to-27-months-in-federal-prison/ |title=‘Hot mugshot guy’ Jeremy Meeks has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison |website=Washington Post|access-date=2017-06-23}}</ref> Upon his release from [[Federal Correctional Institution, Mendota|Mendota Federal Correctional Institution]] in March 2016,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/jeremy-meeks-hot-convict-mugshot-9815772 |title=Everything you need to know about hot convict turned NYFW model Jeremy Meeks |first=Vicki |last=Newman |date=14 February 2017 |publisher=}}</ref> Meeks began a modeling career.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-hot-felon-jeremy-meeks-released-20160309-story.html |title='Hot Felon' Jeremy Meeks released from federal prison and gets job offers |first=Veronica |last=Rocha |date=9 March 2016 |publisher= |via=LA Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/hot-felon-jeremy-meeks-male-model-prison-milan-mens-fashion-week-new-york-a7796951.html |title=The 'hot felon' is now a successful model |author= |date=19 June 2017 |website=independent.co.uk}}</ref> |
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'Hot Felon' Jeremy Meeks | |
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 The mug shot of 'hot felon' Jeremy Meeks that went viral after its publication by the City of Stockton Police Department. | |
| Born | Jeremy Ray Meeks February 7, 1984 |
| Occupation | Model |
| Years active | 2016-present |
| Known for | Mug shot in 2014 |
| Spouse | Melissa Meeks (separated) |
| Modeling information | |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Blue |
| Agency | White Cross Management |
Hot Felon Jeremy Meeks (born February 7, 1984) is an American fashion model.
Meeks first came to prominence after his arrest in 2014 during a gang sweep called Operation Ceasefire in Stockton, California,[1] after which police posted his mug shot on Facebook and it went viral. Meeks was convicted of federal charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm and grand theft.[2] Upon his release from Mendota Federal Correctional Institution in March 2016,[3] Meeks began a modeling career.[4][5]
Early life
Meeks was born in California on February 7, 1984, and is the son of Katherine Angier[6] and brother of Emery Meeks.[7]
In 2002, Meeks was charged with robbery and corporal injury to a child. Meeks had violently assaulted a 16-year-old boy. After making a plea deal, he was sentenced to serve two years in a California prison. During this time he had admitted that he was a member of the North side Gangster Crips.[8]
Modeling career
While still in prison and serving a 27-month sentence, Meeks, dubbed "hot felon" by the media, signed a modeling contract with White Cross Management.[9] Also while in prison, he signed with Hollywood talent agent Gina Rodriguez.[10]
During New York Fashion Week in February 2017, Meeks made his runway debut.[11] After his appearance, Vogue magazine described him as a "buff bad boy".[12]
In June 2017, he was on the catwalk during Milan Fashion Week, walking for German fashion designer Philipp Plein.[13]
In August 2017, Meeks appeared in a campaign for Israeli sunglasses fashion house "Carolina Lemke" partially owned by Israeli supermodel Bar Refaeli.[14] The campaign tagged Meeks' background as "different than" Refaeli's, who appeared in the campaign alongside Meeks, stating "There has never been a mix like this".[15]
References
- ^ Barsh, Emily. "Jeremy 'Hot Felon' Meeks: Convict to cover model? - HLNtv.com". hlntv.com.
- ^ "'Hot mugshot guy' Jeremy Meeks has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison". Washington Post. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
- ^ Newman, Vicki (14 February 2017). "Everything you need to know about hot convict turned NYFW model Jeremy Meeks".
- ^ Rocha, Veronica (9 March 2016). "'Hot Felon' Jeremy Meeks released from federal prison and gets job offers" – via LA Times.
- ^ "The 'hot felon' is now a successful model". independent.co.uk. 19 June 2017.
- ^ Griffiths, Josie; Waring, Olivia (2017-08-08). "Who is Jeremy Meeks? 'World's hottest felon' who is dating Chloe Green and was in prison for gang-related crime". The Sun. Retrieved 2017-08-14.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ McAfee, Tierney (2014-06-20). "Jeremy Meeks: Sexy Felon Is A 'Crips Member,' Police Say". Hollywood Life. Retrieved 2017-08-14.
- ^ meganrosshl (2014-06-21). "Jeremy Meeks: Beat Up Teenager To A 'Pulp' In 2002 — Report". Hollywood Life. Retrieved 2017-08-14.
- ^ "Jeremy Meeks: Hottie Thug Signs Modeling Contract". People. 4 March 2015.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|website=(help) - ^ "'Sexy Mugshot Guy' Gets a Talent Agent Because of Course". www.mediaite.com.
- ^ Lang, Cady. "'Hot Felon' Jeremy Meeks Makes His Fashion Week Debut". Time.
- ^ ""Hot Felon" Jeremy Meeks Makes His Runway Debut at Philipp Plein". vogue.com.
- ^ "Hot Felon Jeremy Meeks and His Shirtless Bod Are on the Runway Again". Cosmopolitan. 19 June 2017.
- ^ "Bar Refaeli to star in ad with 'world's hottest felon'". Retrieved 2017-10-13.
- ^ "Carolina Lemke | קרולינה למקה". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2017-10-13.
