UGA student Lily Stewart arrested again weeks after viral smiling mugshot

Lily Stewart, the University of Georgia (UGA) sophomore who gained viral fame for her smiling mugshot earlier this month, has been arrested again.

According to Athens-Clarke County records, Stewart, 20, was taken into custody on March 23 by UGA police on charges of obstruction of a law enforcement officer and loitering/prowling. She was booked at 5:26 a.m. and later released on a $4,000 bond shortly before 11 a.m. TMZ first reported the arrest.

The UGA Police Department and the Clark County Sheriff's Office have yet to release further details regarding the incident. Stewart has not made a public statement.

Her latest arrest comes just weeks after her March 8 mugshot went viral. The image, featuring Stewart smiling with a fresh blowout and pearl earrings, quickly spread across social media. She had been arrested at the time for speeding at 85 mph in a 55-mph zone while heading to a fraternity party in Milledgeville, Georgia. Following that incident, she paid a $440 bond and later completed a defensive driving course, 20 hours of community service, and a paper on the dangers of speeding.

Despite her legal troubles, Stewart's viral fame led to thousands of new social media followers and widespread internet commentary. Authorities previously stated they hoped she would learn from her experience.