Jeremy Meeks Biography
Jeremy Meeks is best known for his model-esque looks after 2014's leaked mugshot went viral. After his arrest in 2014, Jeremy first came to prominence during a gang sweep called Operation Ceasefire in Stockton, California, after which the police posted a mug shot on Facebook and it went viral. Meeks was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm and grand theft. Meeks began a modeling career after his release from Mendota Federal Correctional Institution in March 2016.
His viral mugshot earned over 60,000 “likes” on Facebook, and was shown on major news outlets across the U.S.
Jeremy Meeks Bio, Wiki
First Name | Jeremy |
Last Name | Meeks |
Full Name at Birth | Jeremy Ray Meeks |
Alternative Name | Jeremy Ray Meeks, The Blue Eyed Bandit, Hot Felon |
Age | 36 years |
Birthday | 7th February, 1984 |
Birthplace | Stockton, California, United States |
Height | 6′ 1″ (185 cm) |
Weight | 170lbs (77 kg) |
Build | Bodybuilder |
Eye Color | Blue |
Hair Color | Dyed Blonde |
Distinctive Feature | Piercing Baby Blue Eyes, Tatoos |
Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Sexuality | Straight |
Ethnicity | Multiracial |
Nationality | American |
Occupation Text | Model, former convicted criminal |
Occupation | Criminal |
Claim to Fame | mugshot which went viral on Facebook |
Year(s) Active | 2016-present, 2016–present |
Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) | Whitecross Management – Los Angeles, SUPA Model Management – London, Kult Model Agency – Hamburg |
Official Websites, Instagram, Facebook | www.instagram.com/jmeeksofficial/?hl=en, models.com/models/jeremy-meeks, www.supamodelmanagement.com/extraordinary/80-jeremy-meeks/, www.kultmodelagency.com/sedcard/Jeremy%20Meeks |
Mother | Katherine Angier |
Brother | Emery Meeks |
Jeremy Meeks Early Life
In 2002, Meeks was charged with robbery and corporal injury to a child. Meeks had allegedly jumped and beat-up 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.
Born Place
Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, United States
Jeremy Meeks Family
- Mother – Katherine Louise Angier
- Sibling – Emery Meeks (Brother)
Family & Relatives | |
Parents | Katherine Angier |
Wife | Melissa Meeks (divorced 2017) |
Siblings | Emery Meeks (brother) |
Children | 3 (2 stepchildren, 1 biological son) |
Jeremy Meeks Modeling
In February 2017, Meeks made his debut with Philipp Plein at New York Fashion Week. For his debut, he walked the runway shirtless. He's also pursuing an acting career. He started taking acting classes sometime in 2017. He says he's built a desire to be on stage and to make things better.
Manager
Jeremy Meeks is represented by –
- White Cross Management – Los Angeles (Mother Agency)
- Bananas Models – Paris
- Supa Model Management – London
- Sight Management Studio – Barcelona
- Kult Australia – Sydney
Race / Ethnicity
Mixed (White and Black)
Jeremy Meeks is of French and Scottish descent on his mother’s side and has African-American ancestry on his father’s side.
Shoe Size
11 (US) or 10 (UK) or 44 (EU)
Achievements
His official Instagram account has grown to more than 1.6 million followers. He’s posted photos of celebrities including John Stamos and Anwar Hadid.
Jeremy Meeks Relationship, Girlfriend, Dating, Wife, Son
In May 2018, he welcomed a baby named Jayden with Chloe Green. He was married to Melissa Meeks.
Association
Gabrielle Union joked about his rise to the stardom of the internet at the 2014 BET Awards.
Jeremy Meeks Net Worth, Earnings, Salary
According to Celebnetworth, Jeremy Meeks is well known instagram star. The main & primary source of his income comes from instagram. His net worth is nearly about $5 Million.
Net Worth 2020 | $5 Million |
Primary Source of Income | Instagram Star & Model |