| Kristin Cavallari |
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| Born |
Kristin Elizabeth Cavallari
January 5, 1987 (1987-01-05) (age 22)
Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Occupation |
Actress |
| Years active |
2004–present |
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Kristin Elizabeth Cavallari (born January 5, 1987)1 is an American reality television personality and actress best known for her appearances in the MTV series Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County and its spin-off, The Hills.
Early life
Kristin Cavallari was born in Denver, Colorado, the younger of two children. When her mom, Judy, and her father divorced, her older brother Mike moved with their father to Laguna Beach, California, while she moved with their mother to Barrington, Illinois, a suburb northwest of Chicago. After having trouble adjusting to a new life with a stepfather and stepbrother, Cavallari moved to California to be with her dad and brother, and was enrolled at Santa Margarita Catholic High School her freshman year of high school. After she attended a Driver's Education course through Laguna Beach High School, her father enrolled her in LBHS.2
Career
Reality TV
Cavallari was in her junior year of high school when the first season of Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County began production. At the time, she was involved in an on-and-off relationship with senior Stephen Colletti. Cavallari's romance with Colletti caused a rivalry with another cast member, Lauren Conrad. The love triangle became one of the series' central plotlines.1
In May 2009, Cavallari confirmed that she will be joining the cast of the MTV reality series The Hills.3 She appeared in the mid-season finale that aired on May 31, 2009 and will appear as a regular in the remainder of the fifth season. She has inked a deal with MTV to appear as a series regular throughout two seasons of the series following the fifth.4
Acting
After her stint on Laguna Beach, Cavallari headed to Los Angeles and briefly enrolled at Loyola Marymount University. She then landed a hosting gig on UPN's Get This Party Started. The series drew low ratings and was canceled after only two episodes.5 Later that year, Cavallari landed a guest role on Veronica Mars, and a lead role in Teddy Geiger's music video, "For You I Will (Confidence)". She also starred in Gavin Degraw's video for the song "In Love with a Girl". In September 2007, Cavallari began shooting the film Green Flash. She also has roles in Fingerprints and Spring Breakdown, both released in 2008. Cavallari was also in Van Wilder: Freshman Year, which was released in June 2009.
Personal life
During the filming of Laguna Beach, Cavallari dated fellow cast member Stephen Colletti.6 After the end of her relationship with Colletti, she began dating Brody Jenner, son of Olympic decathlon champion Bruce Jenner. The couple broke up in August 2006.7 Cavallari has also dated actor Nick Zano.8.
Philanthropy
Cavallari has been involved in the "Until There's a Cure" public service advertising campaign to raise awareness and funds for AIDS and HIV research and vaccine development.9 In 2006, Cavallari appeared in ads for PETA, 10 and has also appeared as a celebrity spokesperson for "We Are Ellis Island", a campaign for the restoration of historic buildings on Ellis Island.11
Filmography
References
- ^ a b Yahoo! TV bio
- ^ “Kristin Cavallari Biography” Kidzworld.com. Retrieved on 2009-03-23.
- ^ "It's official: Kristin Cavallari joins 'The Hills'". latimes.com. 2009-05-14. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2009/05/its-official-kristin-cavallari-joins-the-hills.html. Retrieved 2009-05-22.
- ^ Stack, Tim (2009-05-14). "Exclusive interview: 'Laguna Beach' star Kristin Cavallari on joining 'The Hills'". hollywoodinsider.ew.com. http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2009/05/ew-exclusive-la.html. Retrieved 2009-05-22.
- ^ Reality TV World: UPN pulls Kristin Cavallari's Get This Party Started after two weeks
- ^ "MTV's Laguna Beach: High School Confidential" (in English). People 64 (18). 2005-10-31. http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20144733,00.html.
- ^ Ingrassia, Lisa (2006-08-06). "Kristin Cavallari & Brody Jenner Break Up". people.com. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,1224426,00.html. Retrieved 2009-10-19.
- ^ Laura, Figueroa (2007-01-02). "Kristin Cavallari's New Year's Resolution: Stop Swearing". people.com. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20005604,00.html. Retrieved 2009-05-20.
- ^ Until There's a Cure: Public Service Ads
- ^ PETA Annual Review:2006
- ^ Save Ellis Island: Kristin Cavallari
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Cavallari, Kristin |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES |
Cavallari, Kristin Elizabeth |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION |
American actress and model |
| DATE OF BIRTH |
January 5, 1987 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH |
Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
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