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Jared Fogle was born on August 23, 1977, in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. He is the <a href="/biography/jared-fogle">son</a> of Jewish parents, Norman and Adrienne Fogle. His full name is <a href="/biography/jared-fogle">Jared Scott Fogle</a>.

He had his bar mitzvah while on a trip to Israel and was later confirmed at a Conservative-Reconstructionist synagogue. Fogle attended North Central High School in Indianapolis and graduated from Indiana University in 2000. Shortly after graduating, he worked briefly for American Trans Air.

<h2>Rise to Fame through Weight Loss</h2>

Fogle gained national attention after a fellow student at Indiana University wrote an article about his dramatic weight loss. Once obese due to frequent consumption of junk food and a sedentary lifestyle, Fogle adopted a healthier routine, incorporating daily walking and a simplified diet centered around Subway sandwiches. This change led him to lose over 200 pounds.

The Subway location he frequented used his story in their local marketing campaign. His success caught the attention of the company's national marketing team, and he soon became the face of Subway’s healthy eating message. His role as a brand ambassador positioned him as a prominent figure in the conversation around diet and obesity prevention.

Fogle went on to star in over 300 commercials for Subway, becoming a central figure of the brand’s advertising strategy during the early 2000s. His story was widely regarded as a powerful anecdote for promoting healthier food choices.

<h2>Subway Advertising and Popular Culture</h2>

In 2002, Fogle was parodied in an episode of the animated series South Park titled <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jared_Has_Aides">Jared Has Aides</a>. Despite the controversial title, Fogle publicly stated he found the parody flattering, interpreting it as a sign of having achieved widespread fame.

In February 2008, Fogle donated one of his old pairs of pants to a museum as part of a Subway initiative called Tour de Pants, highlighting his remarkable weight loss. However, his prominence in Subway’s campaigns started to decline with the launch of the $5 Footlong campaign, which shifted the brand’s marketing focus.

Beyond commercials, Fogle made minor appearances in pop culture, including cameos in the films Sharknado and Sharknado 2: The Second One.

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<h2>Charity and Public Image</h2>

In 2004, Fogle established the Jared Foundation, a non-profit aimed at raising awareness about childhood obesity. While originally intended to promote healthy lifestyles among children, the foundation faced increasing scrutiny over the years. In 2012, it ceased operations due to financial difficulties.

In 2015, the organization was further discredited when its executive director, Russell Taylor, was arrested and later convicted for charges including child exploitation and possession of child pornography. On May 6, 2015, Taylor was hospitalized after a suicide attempt while incarcerated in Marion County Jail.

Critics accused the foundation of being more focused on enhancing Fogle’s public image than on effectively addressing childhood obesity. By 2013, Fogle’s net worth was estimated at approximately $15 million, primarily derived from his endorsements with Subway.

<h2>Legal Troubles and Conviction</h2>

In August 2015, Jared Fogle was arrested and charged with possession of child pornography and engaging in unlawful sexual acts with minors. He later pleaded guilty to the charges and was sentenced to 15 years and 8 months in federal prison. Under the terms of his sentence, he is required to serve a minimum of 13 years.

<h2>Personal Life</h2>

Fogle’s personal life saw several major milestones and setbacks. He married Elizabeth Christie, a pediatric nurse, in 2001. The couple divorced in 2007. In November 2009, Fogle became engaged to Katie McLaughlin, and they married in August 2010. Together, they had two children.

Following the charges brought against Fogle in 2015, Katie McLaughlin filed for divorce, citing a desire to protect their children from public exposure. Their divorce was finalized in late 2015, with Fogle agreeing to a settlement that included $7 million in assets paid to McLaughlin.

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