Kristin Elizabeth Cavallari (born January 5, 1987) is an American
television personality and
actress. She is best known for her starring roles on the former
MTV programs
The Real Orange County and its spin-off,
The Hills.
Early life
Cavallari was born in
Denver,
Colorado, the second of two children of Judith Spies (née Eifrig) and Dennis Cavallari. When her mother divorced her father, her older brother Mike moved with their father to
Laguna Beach, California, while she moved with her mother to the village of
Barrington, Illinois, a suburb an hour northwest of
Chicago. Kristin attended Barrington Station Middle School, and graduated on to
Barrington High School. After difficulties adjusting to a new life with a stepfather and stepbrother, Kristin moved to California to live with her father. Instead Kristin was enrolled at
Santa Margarita Catholic High School for her sophomore year. After she attended a Driver's Education course through
Laguna Beach High School, her father enrolled her in Laguna Beach High School.
Career
Reality Television: Laguna Beach and The Hills
Cavallari was in her
junior year of high school when the first season of
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...
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