The Hills' Original Cast: Unveiling Their Astonishing Transformations!
Discover the current whereabouts of the original cast of 'The Hills' - Lauren Conrad, Heidi Montag, Audrina Patridge, and more! Uncover the intriguing journeys of these reality TV stars today
When The Hills premiered in May 2006, its initial appearance differed significantly from the revival, The Hills: New Beginnings. Irrespective of the version being viewed, fans remain captivated by the cast's untold stories.
As a spinoff of Laguna Beach, the reality show on MTV chronicled Lauren Conrad's journey from Laguna to Los Angeles, where she resided with Heidi Montag. Audrina Patridge, who was a resident of the same building and eventually became Conrad's roommate, was also their first mutual friend.
During Conrad's time at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, she swiftly secured an internship at Teen Vogue where she crossed paths with her fellow intern, Whitney Port. In the meantime, Montag left school early in the season after securing a job at Bolthouse Productions.
Throughout the series, viewers witnessed the rekindling of Conrad's past relationship with Jason Wahler, as well as Montag's blossoming romance with Spencer Pratt from its inception.
Scroll through the gallery below to find out what the current activities of the cast of The Hills are. Patridge, Montag, and Port have moved on to The Hills: New Beginnings, but Conrad has not. She is not alone in this.
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'The Hills' Original Cast: Where Are They Now?
The Hills: New Beginnings may have a different look compared to when The Hills initially premiered in May 2006. However, whether viewers are following the original series or its revival, they remain captivated by the cast's untold stories.
The MTV reality show, a spinoff of Laguna Beach, documented Lauren Conrad's relocation from Laguna to Los Angeles, where she became roommates with Heidi Montag. Audrina Patridge, who also resided in the same building, was their initial friend and later shared a living space with Conrad.
During her tenure at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Conrad swiftly secured an internship position at Teen Vogue and crossed paths with Whitney Port, another intern. Concurrently, Montag ceased attending school early in the season after procuring a position at Bolthouse Productions.
Audiences followed Conrad's ex-boyfriend Jason Wahler as he reentered her life, and witnessed Montag's relationship with Spencer Pratt right from the start. But what is everyone up to now? While some of the original cast members, including Patridge, Montag, and Port, transitioned to The Hills: New Beginnings, Conrad chose not to join... and she's not alone in that decision.
Scroll through the gallery below to see where the cast of The Hills is today:
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Lauren Conrad
Conrad has made significant strides since her time in reality TV. She introduced the LC Lauren Conrad line at Kohl's in 2009 and later launched another fashion line named Paper Crown in 2011. In the same year, she achieved success with her debut book, which became a New York Times Best Seller. Over the years, she has published a total of eight additional books.
In 2014, Conrad tied the knot with William Tell and they now have two children together: Liam, born in July 2017, and Charlie, born in 2019.
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Audrina Patridge
After the conclusion of The Hills, Patridge had her own spinoff, but unfortunately, her show Audrina was canceled following just one season. In addition to her television ventures, she also made appearances in several movies. Furthermore, in 2010, she took part in the competition show Dancing With the Stars. Later on, in 2014 and 2015, she had the opportunity to host NBC's 1st Look.
In June 2016,
she became a mother to a daughter named Kirra, who was born to her then-boyfriend Corey Bohan. Subsequently, the couple got married only four months later, but sadly, their relationship ended in divorce in September 2017. Despite the challenges, Patridge continued her television career and later appeared on The Hills: New Beginnings.
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Heidi Montag
Montag and Spencer Pratt tied the knot in Mexico in November 2008, followed by a ceremony in April 2009, which was featured on the fourth season of The Hills. In subsequent years, they appeared on I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here and Montag released her debut album, Superficial. Their first child, Gunner, was born in October 2017, and they welcomed their second son, Ryker, in November 2022. Both Montag and Pratt also became cast members on The Hills: New Beginnings.
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Spencer Pratt
Pratt's entrance into The Hills was in season 2: however, his presence on the show quickly made him one of the most unforgettable cast members. Following his departure from The Hills after marrying Montag, the Los Angeles resident ventured into the establishment of Pratt Daddy Crystals. This venture offers a wide range of jewelry, home decor, and more. Additionally, thanks to his numerous hummingbird videos, Pratt has amassed a substantial following on social media.
The Wife Swap alum and Montag share sons Gunner and Ryker.
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Whitney Port
In 2008, Port left The Hills and relocated to New York City. She then starred in her own spinoff show called The City, which documented her work experiences with Diane von Fürstenberg and Kelly Cutrone. The show aired for two seasons. In 2009, Port launched her own fashion line, Whitney Eve. She also served as a judge on season 8 of Britain & Ireland's Next Top Model in 2012.
In November 2015, she married Tim Rosenman, who was a former producer on The City. The couple had their first child, Sonny, in July 2017. Port later appeared on The Hills: New Beginnings.
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Jason Wahler
After parting ways with Conrad in 2006, Wahler faced a personal struggle with alcohol addiction. In 2010, he bravely took part in season 4 of Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew to seek help. Throughout his journey, he has been open about his ongoing fight against addiction and occasional setbacks, yet remains resolute in his commitment to sobriety and helping others who are facing similar challenges.
In 2013, he tied the knot with Ashley Slack, and together they have a daughter named Delilah, who was born in August 2017. Both Slack and Wahler were featured on the reality show The Hills: New Beginnings. Their family expanded in June 2021 with the arrival of their son, Wyatt.
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Jordan Eubanks
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Prior to meeting Pratt, Montag was romantically involved with actor Eubanks throughout season 1 of the show. Following their separation, Eubanks focused on furthering his career in acting and directing. In 2019, he collaborated with friends Chris Livingston and Brian Drolet to release a film titled "Be Like Trees," which was entirely shot using an iPhone. Additionally, Eubanks and Drolet co-own a painting company known as Canvas Assassins.
In December 2019, Eubanks got engaged and subsequently tied the knot. Presently, he serves as the co-founder of WallKicks and hosts a podcast.
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Jen Bunney
Bunney, now known as Jennifer Dunphy due to her marriage, became one of LC's frenemies after rumors spread about her involvement with Brody Jenner. (Both Bunney and Jenner later denied the allegations, stating that their relationship was fabricated for the sake of the show.) After leaving the world of reality TV, the California native successfully completed a PhD program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and obtained a master's degree in public health from the University of California, Berkeley. Currently, she holds the position of chief population health officer at one of the largest healthcare organizations in her home state.
In 2014, she wed Taylor Dunphy, with whom she shares sons Holden and Shepley.
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Stephanie Pratt
Spencer's younger sister
joined The Hills in season 3 as a recurring character and later became a full-time cast member in the show's sixth and final season. She then ventured into the British reality show Made in Chelsea and also made an appearance on season 14 of the U.K.'s Celebrity Big Brother. Stephanie co-starred with her brother on The Hills: New Beginnings before they experienced another falling out.
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Lo Bosworth
In the third season, Bosworth, who also made an appearance on Laguna Beach, became roommates with Patridge and Conrad. In 2011, she released a book of advice called The Lo-Down. Subsequently, in 2016, she established the company Love Wellness.
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Brody Jenner
Jenner made his first appearance in season 2 of The Hills, serving as a potential romantic interest for Conrad. However, their relationship faced continuous hurdles and they could never quite make it work. After a break from the show, Jenner returned for The Hills: New Beginnings, where he appeared alongside his then-partner, Kaitlynn Carter. In 2016, the couple had a wedding ceremony in Indonesia, but later revealed that their marriage was not legally recognized in the United States.
Following his separation from Carter in 2019, Jenner moved on and began dating Tia Blanco. In January 2023, the couple shared the joyous news that they are expecting their first child. Adding to the excitement, Jenner proposed to Blanco during her baby shower, five months later.
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Kristin Cavallari
Following Conrad's departure from The Hills in season 5, Cavallari stepped in as the show's lead until its final episode in 2010. Hailing from Colorado, she later starred in Very Cavallari from 2018 to 2020 and competed on season 13 of Dancing With the Stars in 2011. Founding the jewelry and lifestyle brand Uncommon James, Cavallari also made a special guest appearance on New Beginnings. Alongside her accomplishments, she has authored four books, including the memoir titled Balancing in Heels and the cookbook called True Comfort.
Cavallari and Jay Cutler called it quits in 2020 after nearly seven years of marriage. They have three children together: sons Camden (born in 2012) and Jaxon (born in 2014), as well as daughter Saylor (born in 2015).
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Frankie Delgado
Starting in season 2, Delgado joined the cast of the show as a close friend to Spencer and Jenner. He became a prominent member of the main cast with the premiere of New Beginnings in 2019.
Delgado, hailing from Mexico, tied the knot with Jennifer Acosta in 2013. The couple is blessed with three children: Isabella, who was born in 2014, Francis, born in 2016, and River, born in 2022.
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Justin 'Bobby' Brescia
Brescia made his debut on the third season, where he emerged as Patridge's romantic partner. The couple almost reignited their on-and-off relationship in New Beginnings, but eventually concluded that remaining friends was the superior choice. Following his departure from the realm of reality television, Brescia achieved triumph as a skilled hairstylist.
