In the 1980s, he got involved with a mysterious cult.

A captivating new three-part documentary series titled “Bring Me the Beauties: A Model Cult” is now airing on HBO Max, premiering today in the UK. The show delves into the life of renowned supermodel Hoyt Richards, who shares his personal experience with a peculiar wellness cult named Eternal Values and its enigmatic leader, Frederick von Mierers.

Richards, aged 64, discloses in an exclusive interview featured in the series how von Mierers, a former model turned psychic medium claiming extraterrestrial possession, manipulated a group of affluent and attractive followers into parting with millions. Despite this, von Mierers’ influence propelled Richards’ modeling career to great heights, leading him to become a prominent figure in the industry following a fateful encounter with the cult leader at the age of 16.

As this compelling true crime series unveils new episodes every Tuesday, let’s delve deeper into Richards’ current life status.

During the 1980s and 90s, Richards rose to international fame as a top male model, often hailed as the pioneer of male supermodels, working alongside renowned figures like Cindy Crawford and Fabio Lanzoni.

In 2018, he publicly disclosed his association with Eternal Values, a cult that became increasingly radical in the 1980s, prophesying salvation by a UFO during the millennium shift. Richards left the group in 1999, prompting its eventual dissolution.

Post his departure from the cult, Richards continued his modeling career and ventured into acting, making appearances in various productions, including collaborations with Fabio and roles in popular series like CSI: Miami.

In recent years, Richards has expanded his repertoire to include screenwriting and producing, notably working on the 2014 comedy “Dumbbells” alongside Fabio and Family Matters’ Jaleel White.

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His recent work includes contributions to short films, including the WWI-themed fantasy drama “Can You Hear Me?”

While records indicate Richards was previously married to actress Amy Lindsay from 2005 to 2009, his current relationship status is undisclosed, with Richards maintaining a private personal life.

Catch “Bring Me the Beauties: A Model Cult” airing weekly on HBO Max.