Where Is 'Hot Felon' Jeremy Meeks Now? Inside His Life 12 Years After His Mugshot Went Viral
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Key Points:
- Jeremy Meeks gained viral fame in 2014 after his mugshot was posted by the Stockton Police Department, earning him the nickname "hot felon" due to his striking appearance despite his criminal past.
- Convicted in 2015 for felony firearm possession, Meeks was sentenced to 27 months in prison and released early in March 2016, after which he transitioned into a career as a model, fashion designer, and actor.
- Meeks has walked runways for major designers like Philipp Plein and Tommy Hilfiger, launched multiple fashion collections, and appeared in several films, while also publishing his autobiography, "Model Citizen," in 2024.
- His personal life includes a divorce from his first wife Melissa in 2018, two sons, and a publicized relationship with Topshop heiress Chloe Green, with whom he has a child; as of 2024-2025, Meeks has stated he is single and focusing on himself.
- Despite a troubled upbringing involving family addiction and multiple incarcerations, Meeks has expressed gratitude for his transformed life and continues to build his career in entertainment and fashion.
