Jerry Harris (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]

Jerry Harris
Alma materNavarro College
OccupationTelevision personality
Home townChicago, Illinois,
United States

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
  1. "Cheer | Netflix Official Site". www.netflix.com. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  2. 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.
  3. Reilly, Kaitlin. "Where To Follow The Stars Of Netflix's Cheer". www.refinery29.com. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  4. "Here's What Fan-Favorite & Precious Human Jerry Is Doing After 'Cheer'". Elite Daily. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  5. "What the Stars of Netflix's Cheer Are Up to Today". E! Online. January 21, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  6. "You Can Still Donate To Jerry's GoFundMe After Watching 'Cheer'". Bustle. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  7. "Netflix's 'Cheer' Breakout Star Jerry Harris GoFundMe Flooded With Donations From Fans". finance.yahoo.com. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  8. "Cheer-fluencers: Where are the stars of the hit Netflix show now?". Evening Standard. January 23, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  9. "'Cheer': Favorites Lexi Brumback and Jerry Harris Return to Navarro and More Squad Updates". ktvb.com. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  10. Weiss, Suzy (January 17, 2020). "The characters we're rooting for on Netflix's 'Cheer'". New York Post. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  11. Bonner, Mehera (January 23, 2020). "Freakishly Obsessed With 'Cheer'? Same! Here's Where the Cast Is RN". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  12. 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.
  13. "Here's What Fan-Favorite & Precious Human Jerry Is Doing After 'Cheer'". Elite Daily. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  14. "Opinion | I cried watching a Netflix docuseries about cheerleading — and I'm not alone". NBC News. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  15. "'Cheer' Favorite Lexi Brumback Is Back on the Squad and More Updates". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  16. "Netflix Cheer: This is what all the Navarro cheerleaders are up to now". UK. January 13, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  17. "Watch the 'Cheer' Squad Perform Their Winning Routine on 'Ellen'". Decider. January 23, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  18. Hays, Julie. "Area cheer squad appears on 'Ellen,' leaves with $20,000 check". www.kwtx.com. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  19. The 'Cheer' Cast Gives Ellen 'Mat Talk', retrieved January 27, 2020
  20. "Cheer's Jerry Harris Is Going to the 2020 Oscars". E! Online. February 8, 2020. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
  21. "Jerry from Netflix's Cheer Is Going to the Oscars! See His Reaction to Mat-Talking the Stars". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
  22. "Jerry From 'Cheer' Will Mat Talk Stars At The Oscars For The 'Ellen DeGeneres Show'". Bustle. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
  23. 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.
  24. Daw, Stephen (April 27, 2020). "Surprise! Todrick Hall Is Releasing a Coronavirus-Themed Album This Week". Billboard. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
  25. Malkin, Marc; 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.
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