Kristin Cavallari Biography
Summary
"Kristin Cavallari" (born January 14, 1987) is an American reality television celebrity and actress. She is best known for her feature appearances on the MTV reality TV series "Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County".
Biography
Early life
Kristin Elizabeth Cavallari was born in Denver, Colorado, the youngest of two children. When her parents divorced, her older brother moved with their father to Laguna Beach, California, while she moved with their mother to Barrington, Illinois, a wealthy 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 attending a Driver's Education course through Laguna Beach High School, her father enrolled her in LBHS. Cavallari has a navel piercing
Career
Cavallari was in her junior year of high school when the first season of "Laguna Beach" 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 the one of the series' central plotlines.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. Cavallari continued to pursue a career in acting, landing a guest role on "Veronica Mars", and a lead role in Teddy Geiger's music video, 'For You I Will (Confidence)'.
In September 2007, Cavallari began shooting the film, "The Green Flash". She also has roles in two upcoming films; "Fingerprints" and "Spring Breakdown", both set for release in 2008.
Modeling and charity work
In addition to film and tv work, Cavallari has also modeled. She was featured in ads for Bongo jeans, and has appeared in "Seventeen", "Teen People", "Teen Vogue" "Rolling Stone", "Blender" and "GQ".In 2006, "Maxim" named her #23 on its annual (Hot 100 List) , and was also featured as part of its 'Hottest Women of Reality TV' later that year.
She 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. In 2006, Cavallari appeared in ads for PETA , and has also appeared as a celebrity spokesperson for 'We Are Ellis Island', a campaign for the restoration of historic buildings on Ellis Island.
Personal Life
During the filming of "Laguna Beach", Cavallari dated fellow cast member, Stephen Colletti. After the end of her relationship with Colletti in 2004, Cavallari began dating Brody Jenner, son of Olympic decathlon champion, Bruce Jenner. The couple broke up in 2006.
Cavallari has also been romantically linked to Nick Lachey, hockey player Mike Comrie, and Arizona Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart.
Cavallari is now in a relationship with Nick Zano, best known as 'Vince' from the WB sitcom "What I Like About You". The two are currently living together in California.
Filmography
"Fingerprints" (2006)
"Spring Breakdown" (2008)
"Green Flash" (2008)
Television
"Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County" (2004-2006)
"Get This Party Started" (2 episodes, 2006)
"Veronica Mars" (1 episode, 2006)
"Backstage: Hollywood Fashion" (2007)
"Cane" (1 episode, 2007)
External links
(Kristin Cavallari Official Website)
Credit
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