Reality television newcomer Halle Cooley revealed she "made a living off creepy men" before attempting to secure $1 million on Netflix. The Texan model featured in Series 3 of Outlast: The Jungle, which launched on the streaming platform on 10 June. It chronicles 16 strangers abandoned in the Panamanian jungle with only basic provisions and their survival expertise.
Operating in groups, they must endure life in the hostile jungle to claim the substantial cash prize. While she was presented as a model on the programme, Halle previously worked for the Twin Peaks restaurant franchise, recognised for having its waitresses wear skimpy outfits.
In 2024, the Netflix personality posted a TikTok clip of herself wearing the sports bar's signature plaid crop top and mini denim shorts uniform. She shared it with the frank caption: "When you make a living off of creepy men saying you're the most beautiful thing they've ever seen."
Halle also posted a video diary on the day she applied for the position in 2023 and explained that she required a stable job to earn money while attending university. These days, she principally works in modelling and has established a substantial online following of over 300,000 as an influencer.
Despite being determined to outlast the jungle, Halle withdrew from the programme after an impressive 26 days. She recently reflected on her experience, admitting it was "the hardest thing" she's ever done.
Posting on Instagram, the influencer wrote: "Reminiscing on the almost 30 days I spent surviving the jungle... this was my bed. Where I got eaten alive by bugs and barely slept (really makes you appreciate a bed and AC, haha)." She went on to say: "Even though it was the hardest thing I've ever done, what a freaking experience! I had zero survival skills going in and was terrified. I only relied on my values and work ethic. It's incredible what your body can do when you put your fears aside. This truly made me a better person, and I couldn't be more grateful for the people I was with."
Outlast: The Jungle Season 3 is streaming now on Netflix.
