What Happened to Kristin Elizabeth Cavallari?

Kristin Cavallari first captured public attention in 2004 as a cast member on MTV's hit reality series, 'Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County,' during her junior year of high school. Her on-again, off-again relationship with Stephen Colletti and rivalry with Lauren Conrad became central storylines, establishing her as a reality TV personality. She later joined the spin-off series, 'The Hills,' in 2009, taking over as the show's narrator and continuing to be a focal point for its dramatic narratives.

Leveraging her reality TV fame, Cavallari transitioned into entrepreneurship. In 2017, she founded Uncommon James, a lifestyle brand initially focused on jewelry, which has since expanded to include home goods and beauty products. The launch and operation of this business were central to her own E! reality series, 'Very Cavallari,' which premiered in 2018 and ran for three seasons until 2020. Her desire for creative freedom was a key motivator behind building a brand she owns outright. Beyond her business, Cavallari became a New York Times best-selling author, publishing lifestyle books like 'Balancing in Heels' (2016) and cookbooks 'True Roots' (2018) and 'True Comfort' (2020), followed by 'Truly Simple' in April 2023.

Her personal life also remained in the public eye. Cavallari married former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler in 2013, and they had three children together. However, the couple announced their divorce in April 2020, citing irreconcilable differences. Post-divorce, Cavallari has focused on co-parenting and her expanding media ventures. In 2022, she launched the podcast 'Back to the Beach with Kristin and Stephen' alongside her former 'Laguna Beach' co-star Stephen Colletti, revisiting their iconic show. In 2023, she launched another podcast with Dear Media, 'Let's Be Honest with Kristin Cavallari,' which primarily offers relationship advice and features interviews with experts and celebrities.

As of March 2026, Cavallari remains highly active in her business and media endeavors. Uncommon James continues to operate with stores in multiple cities and an active online presence. She embarked on a podcast tour in 2025, which was also filmed as part of a new reality show, 'Honestly Cavallari: The Headline Tour.' However, in July 2025, Cavallari expressed her intention to step away from reality television, stating it no longer felt 'normal' for her. A significant recent event is the 'Laguna Beach' reunion special, which saw Cavallari and Lauren Conrad hash out their famous feud for the first time on camera. The trailer for this special was released on March 24, 2026, with the full reunion airing on April 10, 2026. Additionally, in late 2024, Cavallari confirmed she was dating a new mystery man, a retired athlete in his 40s with children, following her split from TikTok star Mark Estes. Most recently, on March 26, 2026, she garnered attention for comments made on her 'Let's Be Honest' podcast, criticizing married professional athletes for 'scumbag' social media behavior.