Remember that really hot convict?
What about the world’s most passionate Britney Spears fan?
No and no?
That’s sort of the point. It’s time to catch up with a handful of the viral stars whose 15 minutes of fame ticked down to zero a long time ago…
Chris Crocker, Then…
Crocker screamed at people to LEAVE BRITNEY ALONE in 2007, during the height of her total meltdown.
Chris Crocker, Now
Yup, this is the same guy. Crocker is still a presence on social media and also recorded an album. He still does YouTube videos and he was also in at least one adult movie.
Patricia Krentcil, Then
Sorry, we should call her Tan Mom. She made headlines in 2013 for getting arrested and for being VERY tan.
Patricia Krentcil, Now
Krentcil has since been drunk in public, released a pair of albums and also acted in porn. Something tells us she likes fame.
Antoine Dodson, Then
Antoine Dodson gave the world’s greatest interview in 2010 after an intruder broke into his house. From there, the Gregory brothers made it into a song.
Antoine Dodson, Now
Dodson has done a couple voiceovers, but he’s most just chilling. He’s actually married with a son.
Jonathan Ware, Then
Back in 2007, Jonathan Ware was 10 years old when a reporter asked what he thought of his zombie face paint. Ware simply responded, “I like turtles.”
Jonathan Ware, Now
Not a ton to report. He’s a 19-year-old college student and living a pretty normal existence.
Jeremy Meeks, Then
In 2014, Jeremy Meeks was arrested on weapons charges. After the Stockton Police Department posted his mugshot on its Facebook page, Meeks went viral because he is very handsome.
Jeremy Meeks, Now
Meeks was released after being sentenced to 27 months of prison. He then signed a modelling contract because of course he did.
Rebecca Black, Then
We apologize. Just for writing the name “Rebecca Black,” we got the song “Friday” stuck in your head, didn’t we?
Rebecca Black, Now
Sadly, Black had to drop out of school due to the bullying she received. However, she has also released a couple non-Friday songs and is taking voice lessos.
Alex Lee, Then
In 2014, Alex Lee went viral after a photo of him looking sad ended up on Twitter. He appeared on Ellen as Alex from Target.
Alex Lee, Now
Fast forward a year-plus and Alex from Target is now a model. He even has a (small) singing career.
Liam Kyle Sullivan, Then
In 2012, Liam Kyle Sullivan was featured in a skit show on YouTube where she portrayed Kelly, a shallow and emotional girl who was obsessed with shoes and fashion.
Liam Kyle Sullivan, Now
Sullivan continues to perform and has even starred in a VH1 special called I Hate My 30s. He’salso brought back his famous character Kelly for the FCKH8 anti-racism and pro-equality campaign.
William Hung, Then
In 2004, William Hung stole the spotlight on American Idol, performing Ricky Martin’s 2000 hit “She Bangs.” He failed to make the finals.
William Hung, Now
In 2011, Hung actually became a crime analyst for the LA County Sheriff’s Department. He then appeared on the American Idol series finale.
Tay Zonday, Then
In 2007, Tay Zonday recorded the song “Chocolate Rain.” His deep voice and the ridiculous song itself made him an instant star.
Tay Zonday, Now
Zonday still stars on YouTube and has appeared on some TV shows. He remains a Z-Lister.
Amber Lee Ettinger, Then
Amber Lee Ettinger wore a bikini and campaigned, in her own sexy way, for Barack Obama in 2007.
Amber Lee Ettinger, Now
She has since been featured in FHM, Maxim and Elle. She still shares the occasional video on YouTube.