In 2014, Jeremy Meeks was arrested in Stockton, California, and his booking photograph was posted online. Instead of fading from public attention, the image went viral as people around the world commented on his appearance. Behind the sudden internet fame was a difficult past involving instability, hardship, and previous trouble with the law. Meeks was sentenced to prison, but while he was incarcerated, his unexpected popularity began attracting attention from the fashion indu…Continue Reading
