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Cavallari Embraced Villain Role for TV Drama
7 Apr
Summary
- Cavallari knew she was cast to antagonize co-stars on The Hills.
- She considered joining The Hills a 'left turn' from acting plans.
- The reunion special 'Laguna Beach: The Reunion' airs April 10, 2026.

Kristin Cavallari has opened up about her decision to join the cast of The Hills, admitting she knew MTV intended for her to play a villainous role and stir conflict. Cavallari, who first gained prominence on Laguna Beach, explained that joining The Hills was a departure from her original plans to pursue acting.
The reality star acknowledged that MTV's approach to casting was akin to "Don Vito Corleone of reality TV." Despite this, she embraced the opportunity, which ultimately led to iconic moments in reality television history. Cavallari successfully leveraged her reality TV persona for brand deals and now hosts a podcast.
Fans can look forward to seeing Cavallari and other original Laguna Beach cast members reunite for "Laguna Beach: The Reunion." This special is scheduled to air on April 10, 2026, on the Roku Channel, offering insights into how the series impacted the young cast members' lives.