Miss Cleo, born Youree Dell Harris on December 8, 1962, in Los Angeles, California, was a renowned psychic and entrepreneur best known for her work with the Psychic Friends Network in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Despite facing controversies related to false advertising and fraud during her time with the network, she managed to escape personal penalties. Before gaining fame as a television and telephone psychic, Miss Cleo had a diverse background in the arts.
Early in her life, she co-founded a theater company in Seattle and performed in a show titled Women Only: A Celebration of Love, Life, and Healing. This early experience in the world of entertainment would set the stage for her future career as a psychic and media personality.
Miss Cleo's rise to fame came in the early 2000s when she became a spokesperson for the Fuse television music channel. This opportunity allowed her to reach a wider audience and solidify her reputation as a psychic guru. Despite her success, Miss Cleo faced scrutiny over her background and identity.
While she initially claimed to be from Jamaica, it was later revealed that she was born and raised in California. Throughout her career, Miss Cleo used various stage names, including Youree Perris and Cleomili Harris, to craft her public persona.
Miss Cleo's talent as a psychic and entrepreneur extended beyond her work with the Psychic Friends Network. She also lent her voice to projects in the entertainment industry, including the Grand Theft Auto: Vice City video game, where she worked alongside renowned actor Ray Liotta as a voice actor.
Despite the controversies that surrounded her career, Miss Cleo left a lasting impact on popular culture and the world of psychic phenomena. Her unique blend of charisma, talent, and mysticism captured the hearts of audiences worldwide and solidified her status as a cultural icon.
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