How viral star Jeremy Meeks built $5m real estate fortune

A viral police mugshot made Jeremy Meeks an overnight international phenomenon, but behind the gates of his California mansion lay a dark secret. Dubbed the world’s “Hot Felon”, the convicted criminal was serving federal prison time when global modelling agencies and fashion houses began fighting over him. Following his release from federal custody, Meeks turned his viral fame into prime real estate, relocating his family to a luxury mansion in Manteca, California. The sprawling compound features a custom swimming pool and a large fountain in the front courtyard, where the former inmate famously posed beside a Maserati under the caption: “Good to be home.” “I’m in a place where I will be able to provide for my family and really change my life,” Meeks, now aged 42, said shortly after securing the estate. “I never thought that everyone in the world would recognise me for my looks, so I feel extremely blessed and very thankful.” MORE: Massive fortune Patrick Stewart left behind ‘I’m sorry’: Jerry Springer’s sad secret at 79 Stevie Wonder shock at 76 as ex won’t leave Jeremy Meeks became a famous model and actor after police posted his mugshot to Facebook and the internet branded him t...