It’s been nine years since MTV’s hit reality show The Hills went off the air. I’ll start by admitting not only was I fan, I own the entire series on DVD! I remember working for Marc Anthony and sitting at my desk with The Hills playing on the television behind me. I was obsessed. Lauren Conrad and Whitney Port were “interns” at Teen Vogue. But they really didn’t do much of anything except gossip about boys and rummage through clothing racks (career goals).
The aspiring fashionista’s did have an occasional task here and there. Whitney was offered an assignment in Paris. Lauren turned it down and would forever be the girl given an opportunity of a lifetime opting to move to the beach with her on and off again alcoholic boyfriend Jason Wheeler. The relationship ended but that didn’t stop Lauren from following her fashion dreams. Both Lauren and Whitney would go on to launch successful fashion brands.
Then there was the drama between Lauren and roommate Heidi Montag. Heidi was a “good girl” until she had major plastic surgery and hooked up with Hollywood bad boy Spencer Pratt. Spencer caused a riff between Lauren and Heidi; their friendship never recovered. Heidi and Spencer later married and become known as “Speidi.” Heidi posed for Playboy and released a few dance tracks.
Some of Lauren’s other friends included Audrina Patridge, who was a doormat for fuckboy “Justin Bobby.” The relationship was so painful, I can’t even go there. Lo Bosworth, who didn’t offer much to the show, Stephanie Pratt (Spencer’s sister) and hottie Brody Jenner.
Fast forward to 2019, I no longer own a DVD player but still have an affection for the show. On June 24th, MTV airs The Hills: New Beginnings which will unite most of the cast following their “new beginnings;” babies included. However; Lauren Conrad will not appear. That’s disappointing because without Lauren there wouldn’t have been a show in the first place. Lauren first appeared on Laguna Beach in High School before venturing off to Los Angeles and The Hills. Oddly, OC actress Mischa Barton and Brandon Lee (son of Pam and Tommy) join the cast. Not exactly sure how they fit into the web? But I’m looking forward to finding out!
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