Hoyt Richards

Hoyt Richards

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Hoyt Richards is often referred to as the first male supermodel, gaining prominence in the fashion industry during the 1980s and 1990s. He became a key figure in Chris Smith's documentary series 'Bring Me the Beauties,' which explores the rise and fall of the cult Eternal Values, founded by Frederick von Mierers. Richards contributed significantly to the series through extensive interviews, sharing his personal experiences and insights about his time in the cult, and highlighting the complexities of belief and influence within such organizations.

Born on Jan 01, 1959 (67 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
22,451
Power
1,168$
Sentiment
6.92
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Slovenia 1 6.00 0.08% +0% 2,078,938 1,720 $56,000 46$
Australia 1 7.00 0.08% +0% 25,499,884 20,732 $1,380,000 1,122$
Totals 2 27,578,822 22,452 $1,436,000 1,168$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Hoyt Richards is a former male supermodel who spent 20 years in a cult before escaping in 1999. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald: Meet the supermodel who spent who 20 years in a cult

Slovenia Slovenia: Hoyt Richards is a former supermodel who joined a mysterious group led by charismatic Frederick von Mierers as a teenager. 6

Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959: TV namig: Pripeljite mi lepe ljudi

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Hoyt Richards is sometimes referred to as the first male supermodel and a former member of the cult Eternal Values. 7

The Guardian: ‘We can all be susceptible’: how did a group of models get taken in by a cult? | Documentary