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11:01 AM PDT, April 1, 2021
Whitney Port's perceptions of her Hills co-stars have changed over the years! The 36-year-old reality star who appeared on The Hills, her own spinoff, The City, and now the reboot, The Hills: New Beginnings, opened up about some of her more notorious co-stars during an interview on the Scrubbing In With Becca Tilley & Tanya Rad podcast.
Noting that she's not "super close" with any of her co-stars, Port did share that there's one lady who she's changed her opinion on thanks to the reboot.
"This season I've only filmed a little bit. And I've actually had some really good conversations with Heidi [Montag]," she shared. "We were not close before, and I think I always had preconceived notions of her because I didn't know her personally. I was just getting reports back in the closet from Lauren [Conrad]."
Port, who interned with former Hills star Conrad at Teen Vogue on the original series, had not spent much time with Montag prior to the MTV reboot.
"I have a newfound appreciation for her because I feel like she just completely owns who she is," she added of Montag. "And whether or not it's how I would live my life, it doesn't even matter. I just feel like she's so unapologetically herself that I respect that."
Port also shared that she went to high school with Montag's husband, Spencer Pratt.
"I've always gotten such a kick out of Spencer," she said.
As for the couple's reputation as reality TV villains, Port doesn't take it too seriously.
"I think that they did some things that they probably regret and that they've grown up a lot, but that they actually, from what I can tell, really love each other," she shared. "In my eyes they were trying to make a good TV show. I think that that was relatively new at that time, whereas now it's everywhere."
In addition to connecting with Montag, Port also revealed that she's close with her reboot co-star, Kaitlynn Carter, Brody Jenner's ex-wife.
"I love her. I think she's such a real, good person that I could actually trust," Port said of Carter. "We could talk off the show about people on the show, and I know that she wouldn't blow up my spot. She's a good person. She's not trying to become that type of personality, and I respect that about her."
The fashion designer recently had the opportunity to reconnect with original cast member Conrad after many years apart.
"We hadn't spoken in so long, and I always thought that I maybe did something wrong to upset her, but I think it was more just her separating from the show because it was obviously so personal for her," Port explained of the reunion. "So it was good for us to reconnect for me to know that it wasn't ever anything that I did wrong. It was just her taking space. So we will chat here and there now."
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As a seasoned pop culture and reality television enthusiast, I've closely followed the career trajectories and personal dynamics of various reality stars, including those featured in "The Hills" and its subsequent spin-offs. My extensive knowledge spans from the early seasons of "The Hills" to the recent reboot, "The Hills: New Beginnings." I can provide insights into the evolving relationships, behind-the-scenes dynamics, and personal growth of the cast members.
In the article by Rachel McRady, published on April 1, 2021, Whitney Port, a prominent figure in "The Hills" franchise, reflects on her changing perceptions of her co-stars. Notably, she discusses her evolving relationship with Heidi Montag during an interview on the Scrubbing In With Becca Tilley & Tanya Rad podcast. Here's a breakdown of the key concepts and personalities mentioned in the article:
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Whitney Port: A reality star known for her appearances in "The Hills" and its spinoff, "The City." Port interned with Lauren Conrad at Teen Vogue during the original series.
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Heidi Montag: Another cast member of "The Hills," known for her complex relationships and conflicts on the show, particularly with Lauren Conrad. Port mentions a newfound appreciation for Montag and her unapologetic authenticity.
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Lauren Conrad: An original cast member of "The Hills" and a pivotal figure in the reality TV scene. Port reconnected with Conrad after many years and clarified that any distance between them was due to Conrad's need for personal space rather than any wrongdoing on Port's part.
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Kaitlynn Carter: A reboot co-star and Brody Jenner's ex-wife, whom Port describes as a real and trustworthy person. Port values her friendship with Carter both on and off the show.
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Spencer Pratt: Heidi Montag's husband and a notable figure in "The Hills." Port mentions her high school connection with Pratt and expresses amusem*nt at his personality.
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Brody Jenner: An original cast member and a central figure in the show's narrative. Port mentions her close relationship with Kaitlynn Carter, Jenner's ex-wife.
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Reality TV Villains: Port acknowledges that Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt gained a reputation as reality TV villains but suggests that their actions were likely driven by the desire to create compelling television, a relatively new concept at the time.
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"The Hills: New Beginnings": The reboot of "The Hills," featuring original cast members and new faces, where Port shares her evolving perspectives on her co-stars.
By drawing on my in-depth knowledge of reality TV and "The Hills" franchise, I can provide additional context, historical insights, and answer specific questions related to the cast and the dynamics discussed in this article.
