Opportunity knocked for Jeremy Meeks in the most unexpected of places.
In June 2014, when a then-30-year-old was detained for felony weapons charges, the police department’s unintentional photographer, Annie Leibovitz, took his mugshot. That mugshot unexpectedly became widely popular online. This marked the beginning of his career in modeling.
What was so special about his mug shot, you ask?
As a lifestyle expert, I’d rephrase it like this: Back in the day, Meeks graced an unusually flattering photo shared by Stockton PD on their Facebook page, serving as a “this-suspected-criminal-is-now-in-custody” public service announcement. Little did we know, that image sparked internet admiration and a fresh crush was born.
As a dedicated follower, I’ve got to say that I haven’t come across many photos garnering as much attention as this one has, with over 68,000 likes pouring in within just two days. This is what Officer Joseph Silva shared with the Associated Press about the viral sensation known as “Hot Felon” or “Prison Bae.
As a devoted follower, I must admit that the initial excitement soon gave way to some unpleasant realities. One such reality was that my wife of six years, Melissa Meeks, and the mother of our now-16-year-old son Jeremy Jr., seemed less than thrilled about the attention being directed towards me.
The friend shared with CBS Sacramento a week following Meeks’ June 18 arrest that the woman was extremely angry. Apparently, her partner is incarcerated, yet some people seem to find it amusing, making jokes and comments about his appearance, even going as far as saying outrageous things.
Then there was the whole behind-bars aspect of the infatuation.
In my perspective, I recently came across a comment that was quite pointed, stating, “It seems today’s standards are becoming less defined.” Regarding the post, it was brought to light that the individual in question has previously been convicted as a felon.
It’s worth noting that, at present, Meeks is 41 years old. According to the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office, he served a two-year prison sentence after being found guilty of grand theft in 2002.
In 2014, while Stockton Police were conducting a sweep targeting gangs, he was apprehended. According to the District Attorney, during the search of the car he was driving, officers discovered a loaded, unregistered .45-caliber semi-automatic handgun in the trunk, as well as two extended magazine clips and a single 9mm bullet in the glove compartment.
In his interview from the jail, Meeks stated, “I’d like these new fans to understand that I’m not the person they might think I am – definitely not a ‘kingpin’.
27 months after his apprehension, a federal judge handed down a sentence to him for possessing a firearm as a felon, which was one count. Additionally, in accordance with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California, he was mandated to participate in the Bureau of Prisons’ 500-Hour Substance Abuse Treatment Program.
But while he was gone for a while, his chiseled cheekbones were not forgotten.
In March 2016, after Jeremy was released from prison and moved to a transitional housing facility, his agent stated that there were numerous opportunities waiting for him in terms of his new career, as multiple job offers had been presented.
He expressed heartfelt gratitude, humility, and being touched beyond words due to the abundance of love, support, and prayers shown to him and his family.
Starting from there, Meeks ventured into his continuing modeling and acting journey, first strutting the catwalk for Philipp Plein in 2017.
He wrote on his Instagram post in June, featuring a series of his work, “I never imagined I’d transition from being behind bars to gracing magazine covers.” Expressing gratitude for his journey.
In his personal life, he got divorced from Melissa in the year 2018. He has a 7-year-old son named Jayden with his former girlfriend, Chloe Green, who is an heiress of Top Shop.
In October 2020, Meeks shared that he has an exceptional bond with Chloe. Now, he also shares a relationship with the mother of his eldest son. We’re all co-parenting together, and they are remarkable mothers.
Initially, he mentioned that he was unattached and choosing to concentrate on himself. Since then, he’s embraced being independent.
In an interview with Shirley Ju on the red carpet (posted on August 6), Meeks, author of the memoir Model Citizen (2024), stated that he is not currently in a relationship with a woman. He shared that he’s been abstaining from romantic relationships for close to three years.
Living that life, he said, “I’m not being distracted.”
Nowadays, those who wish to be captivated by his gaze must content themselves with viewing photographs instead.
Speaking of which, read on to revisit Meeks and Green’s romance in pictures:
I’m about to head to the 2017 Princess Grace gala in LA for charity, but not before I snap a lovely sunset photo featuring my baby @jmeeksofficial. #LA #Charity #Monaco
I wouldn’t want anyone else by my side rather than you, @jmeeksofficial. #PrinceAlbertofMonaco #PrinceAlbertIIofMonacoFoundation.”
This paraphrase preserves the original meaning while using more common and conversational language that may be easier for some readers to understand. The phrase “on my arm” has been replaced with “by my side,” which is a more idiomatic way of expressing closeness or companionship. Additionally, “#PrinceAlbertofMonaco #PrinceAlbertIIofMonacoFoundation” have been left unchanged as they are hashtags used in social media to categorize posts by topic.
In my own words, allow me to express this delightful sentiment: “A glance from you left me speechless, stealing every word I had prepared. It was an instant connection, as if love had struck at first sight. #thelookoflove #loveatfirstsight @jmeeksofficial My heart beats for you.
Chloe wrote, “My everything.”
The couple gets cozy on the beach.
The socialite exclaimed, “Gorgeous day at Malibu Beach with my little one @jmeeksofficial! He didn’t mention it was for a video – what a mischievous fellow!
Meeks and Chloe were spotted seen leaving Catch restaurant in Los Angeles.
The couple lounged around poolside in Los Angeles.
During their photographed vacation, Chloe and Jeremy made it Instagram official.
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