Remember the 'hot mugshot guy?' Jeremy Meeks became a viral hit after he was arrested in 2014 on weapons and gang-related charges. Now, after serving time behind bars, he's signed multiple modeling contracts and appears to have turned his life around. | FOX 11 Los Angeles

Jeremy Meeks was one of the most wanted criminals: he used to commit aggressive robberies to survive, but his destiny changed when the police arrested him and published a picture of him on the internet to manage to put him behind bars. Although that did happen, and it seemed that he would spend the rest of his days in prison, unbelievably, he managed to get out prematurely to have a life full of luxuries. | The Mysteries

Did you know? 🤯 - Jeremy Meeks’ mugshot got 75,000 likes in just 24 hours - He signed a modeling contract while still in prison - His first runway show? New York Fashion Week! 🗽 - He dated a Topshop heiress and launched his own fashion line The glow-up is real! Who else remembers this viral moment? 👇 Follow @viral_classics for more iconic internet throwbacks! We’re bringing you the best blasts from the past, daily. 🔥 #ThrowbackThursday #InternetHistory #ViralMoments #ModelLife #GlowUp #FromJ