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Kristin Cavallari

Early Life and Education

Kristin Elizabeth Cavallari was born on January 5, 1987, in Denver, Colorado. She was raised along with her brother, Michael Cavallari, by her parents, Judith Eifrig and Dennis Cavallari. Kristin later relocated to Laguna Beach, California, where she attended Laguna Beach High School. It was during her teenage years that she developed a strong interest in acting and the entertainment industry.

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Rise to Fame: Laguna Beach and The Hills

Cavallari gained national attention when she joined the cast of the MTV reality television series Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County. The show documented the lives of high school students in a wealthy California community, and Kristin appeared in 28 episodes over two seasons. Her on-screen romance with Stephen Colletti and the resulting tension with fellow cast member Lauren Conrad generated significant viewer interest and became a central storyline of the series.

Following her success on Laguna Beach, Cavallari moved to Los Angeles in 2006 to further pursue her acting career. In 2009, she joined the cast of the MTV reality spin-off The Hills, replacing Lauren Conrad as a primary cast member. Cavallari appeared in 23 episodes, solidifying her role as a major figure in reality television during the late 2000s.

Television and Film Career

In addition to her reality TV appearances, Cavallari landed roles in several scripted television series including Veronica Mars, Cane, Adventures in Hollyhood, and CSI: NY. She also made a guest appearance on the short-lived UPN reality series Get This Party Started in 2006.

Her film career includes minor roles in the horror film Fingerprints (2006), the comedy Spring Breakdown (2009), and the independent films Green Flash (2008) and National Lampoon’s Van Wilder: Freshman Year (2009).

In 2011, Cavallari competed in Season 13 of ABC’s popular dance competition Dancing with the Stars, where she was paired with professional dancer and two-time champion Mark Ballas. Though the pair was eliminated early in the competition, her participation contributed to her continued visibility in the media.


Quick Facts
Birth Date: 5 Jan, 1987
Age: 33 yrs
Occupations: Television actor
Model
Film actor
Citizenship: United States of America
Birth Place: Denver
residence: Nashville
Education: Laguna Beach High School
Gender: Female
Description: American actress and model
Spouse: Jay Cutler [M. 2013]
Net Worth 2021: 30 million
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Last Modified: Aug 28 2025
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