Jerry Harris (cheerleader)
Jerry Harris | |
|---|---|
| Alma mater | Navarro College |
| Occupation | Television personality |
Jeremiah Harris is an American television personality and cheerleader. He received national recognition after appearing in the Netflix docuseries Cheer.[1][2][3] He became famous for his positive attitude and eccentric personality.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]
Personal life
Harris is originally from Chicago. When he was 16 years old his mother died from lung cancer.[12][13] He attended Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas, where he was member of the cheer team coached by Monica Aldama.[14] During the finale of Cheer, he received a Regional Scholars Award from the University of Louisville. He attended the school for the fall semester but ultimately returned to Navarro College.[15][16] In January 2020, he appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, along with other members of the team.[17][18][19] In February 2020, Ellen DeGeneres announced that Harris will be The Ellen DeGeneres Show's Oscars correspondent.[20][21][22][23] He is known for his eccentric and over-the-top "mat talk," a cheerleading term, in which he yells and cheers on other people.
During the coronavirus pandemic, he made a guest appearance on the cheerleading themed song "Mas(k)ot" by Todrick Hall from his album Quarantine Queen.[24]
In an interview with Variety in June 2020, Harris discussed becoming a Black gay icon and how he is a role model for young kids who might be struggling with their sexuality.[25]
References
- ^ "Cheer | Netflix Official Site". www.netflix.com. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ^ Kircher, Madison Malone (January 16, 2020). "Follow the Stars of Netflix's Cheer on Instagram, You Know You Want To". Vulture. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ^ Reilly, Kaitlin. "Where To Follow The Stars Of Netflix's Cheer". www.refinery29.com. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ^ "Here's What Fan-Favorite & Precious Human Jerry Is Doing After 'Cheer'". Elite Daily. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ^ "What the Stars of Netflix's Cheer Are Up to Today". E! Online. January 21, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ^ "You Can Still Donate To Jerry's GoFundMe After Watching 'Cheer'". Bustle. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ^ "Netflix's 'Cheer' Breakout Star Jerry Harris GoFundMe Flooded With Donations From Fans". finance.yahoo.com. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ^ "Cheer-fluencers: Where are the stars of the hit Netflix show now?". Evening Standard. January 23, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ^ "'Cheer': Favorites Lexi Brumback and Jerry Harris Return to Navarro and More Squad Updates". ktvb.com. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ^ Weiss, Suzy (January 17, 2020). "The characters we're rooting for on Netflix's 'Cheer'". New York Post. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ^ Bonner, Mehera (January 23, 2020). "Freakishly Obsessed With 'Cheer'? Same! Here's Where the Cast Is RN". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ^ Bergamotto, Lori (January 25, 2020). "The Cast of Netflix's 'Cheer' Is Just as Inspiring on Instagram as They Are on the Show". Good Housekeeping. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ^ "Here's What Fan-Favorite & Precious Human Jerry Is Doing After 'Cheer'". Elite Daily. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ^ "Opinion | I cried watching a Netflix docuseries about cheerleading — and I'm not alone". NBC News. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ^ "'Cheer' Favorite Lexi Brumback Is Back on the Squad and More Updates". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ^ "Netflix Cheer: This is what all the Navarro cheerleaders are up to now". UK. January 13, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ^ "Watch the 'Cheer' Squad Perform Their Winning Routine on 'Ellen'". Decider. January 23, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ^ Hays, Julie. "Area cheer squad appears on 'Ellen,' leaves with $20,000 check". www.kwtx.com. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ^ The 'Cheer' Cast Gives Ellen 'Mat Talk', retrieved January 27, 2020
- ^ "Cheer's Jerry Harris Is Going to the 2020 Oscars". E! Online. February 8, 2020. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
- ^ "Jerry from Netflix's Cheer Is Going to the Oscars! See His Reaction to Mat-Talking the Stars". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
- ^ "Jerry From 'Cheer' Will Mat Talk Stars At The Oscars For The 'Ellen DeGeneres Show'". Bustle. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
- ^ Cubit, Brea (February 8, 2020). "Jerry Harris From Netflix's Cheer Is Going to the Oscars, and His Reaction Is Priceless". POPSUGAR Celebrity. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
- ^ Daw, Stephen (April 27, 2020). "Surprise! Todrick Hall Is Releasing a Coronavirus-Themed Album This Week". Billboard. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
- ^ Malkin, Marc (June 4, 2020). "'Cheer' Star Jerry Harris on Becoming a Gay Icon: 'I Want to Be Someone That's Fearless'". Variety. Retrieved June 4, 2020.