Jeremy Meeks first catapulted to fame when his mugshot went viral, earning him the nickname “Prison Bae.” But beyond the headlines and the high fashion, Model Citizen reveals a complex journey from hardship to reinvention.
This memoir traces Meeks’s early life of adversity—from an unsettled childhood to the struggles that led to prison and, eventually, to an unexpected turn on the runway. With grit and a drive to rebuild, Meeks transitioned from gang-tied adolescence to modeling and Hollywood. But his story isn’t about a perfect transformation; rather, it’s a real and ongoing journey, shaped by resilience and an ever-evolving pursuit of something more.
Model Citizen explores the man behind the viral photo, sharing both his triumphs and challenges as he navigates a path from poverty to the glamour of high fashion, in a modern take on the American Dream.
Includes 46 photos, featuring 24 full-page color modeling photos by celebrity photographer Jim Jordan.
Jeremy Meeks has unintentionally become a force within the modeling, acting, and fashion industries. Deriving from a past filled with humble beginnings and obstacles, Jeremy’s life experiences faced while growing up in Stockton, California have shaped him into the intriguing individual he is today. As a force within the entertainment industry, Jeremy is most proud of the fact that he has used his platform to become what many never thought to be possible, a successful, multi-platform brand. From rearing his children, acting full time, modeling designer pieces down runways, posing for magazine covers, acting as the face of campaigns, and now using his life experiences to advocate for change in others’ lives, Jeremy has developed himself into a cross-platform powerhouse full of hope and future developments to be on the lookout for. Always wanting to better himself, Jeremy showcased his true resilience and determination when he then booked six projects in 14 months. With a riveting on-screen performance in the thriller, Trigger, and co-starring in True to the Game 2 and Dutch, he is poised for Hollywood acclaim. More releases include his ground-breaking performances in Secret Society and the sequel Secret Society 2. As the consummate professional, Jeremy continues to sharpen and perfect his craft, expanding his horizons to play roles outside of his typecast characters.
Jeremy Meeks first catapulted to fame when his mugshot went viral, earning him the nickname “Prison Bae.” But beyond the headlines and the high fashion, Model Citizen reveals a complex journey from hardship to reinvention.
This memoir traces Meeks’s early life of adversity—from an unsettled childhood to the struggles that led to prison and, eventually, to an unexpected turn on the runway. With grit and a drive to rebuild, Meeks transitioned from gang-tied adolescence to modeling and Hollywood. But his story isn’t about a perfect transformation; rather, it’s a real and ongoing journey, shaped by resilience and an ever-evolving pursuit of something more.
Model Citizen explores the man behind the viral photo, sharing both his triumphs and challenges as he navigates a path from poverty to the glamour of high fashion, in a modern take on the American Dream.
Includes 46 photos, featuring 24 full-page color modeling photos by celebrity photographer Jim Jordan.
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Jeremy Meeks has unintentionally become a force within the modeling, acting, and fashion industries. Deriving from a past filled with humble beginnings and obstacles, Jeremy’s life experiences faced while growing up in Stockton, California have shaped him into the intriguing individual he is today. As a force within the entertainment industry, Jeremy is most proud of the fact that he has used his platform to become what many never thought to be possible, a successful, multi-platform brand. From rearing his children, acting full time, modeling designer pieces down runways, posing for magazine covers, acting as the face of campaigns, and now using his life experiences to advocate for change in others’ lives, Jeremy has developed himself into a cross-platform powerhouse full of hope and future developments to be on the lookout for. Always wanting to better himself, Jeremy showcased his true resilience and determination when he then booked six projects in 14 months. With a riveting on-screen performance in the thriller, Trigger, and co-starring in True to the Game 2 and Dutch, he is poised for Hollywood acclaim. More releases include his ground-breaking performances in Secret Society and the sequel Secret Society 2. As the consummate professional, Jeremy continues to sharpen and perfect his craft, expanding his horizons to play roles outside of his typecast characters.
