Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Kristin Cavallari
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Kristin Cavallari made an impact.
Kristin Cavallari is an American television personality, actress, fashion designer, businesswoman, and author. She gained prominence on MTV's reality shows Laguna Beach and The Hills. Later, she starred in her own E! reality series, Very Cavallari. Beyond television, Cavallari has also pursued acting roles and, in 2017, founded Uncommon James, a company specializing in jewelry, homeware, and beauty products.
2004: Cast Member of Laguna Beach
In 2004, Kristin Cavallari rose to fame as a cast member on the MTV reality television series Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County.
February 2006: Premiere of Get This Party Started
In February 2006, Kristin Cavallari starred in the UPN reality television series Get This Party Started, which was canceled after airing two episodes.
2006: Signed on for Fingerprints
In 2006, Kristin Cavallari signed on as Crystal in the horror film Fingerprints.
2008: Role in Spring Breakdown
In 2008, Kristin Cavallari had a supporting role as Summer in Spring Breakdown, which was released direct-to-DVD.
2009: Joined The Hills
In 2009, Kristin Cavallari joined the cast of The Hills during the fifth season's midseason finale.
2009: Starred in Wild Cherry and Van Wilder
In 2009, Kristin Cavallari starred in the independent film Wild Cherry and National Lampoon's Van Wilder: Freshman Year.
July 2010: The Hills Concluded
In July 2010, the sixth and final season of The Hills concluded, where Kristin Cavallari was a main cast member.
2010: Charity Work in El Salvador
In 2010, Kristin Cavallari served as an ambassador for OneKid OneWorld, traveling to El Salvador to rebuild schools.
2012: Commentating the Academy Awards
In 2012, Kristin Cavallari began commentating the Academy Awards for E!.
2012: Designed Shoe Line for Chinese Laundry
In 2012, Kristin Cavallari designed the first of many shoe lines for the company Chinese Laundry.
2012: Acting Appearances on The League
In 2012, Kristin Cavallari made acting appearances with Jay Cutler on the American sitcom The League.
2013: Launched Jewelry Collection with GLAMboutique
In 2013, Kristin Cavallari launched her first jewelry collection in collaboration with GLAMboutique.
2013: Acting Appearances on The League
In 2013, Kristin Cavallari made acting appearances solo on the American sitcom The League.
2014: Co-founded Emerald Duv
In 2014, Kristin Cavallari co-founded a jewelry line with her friend Chelsea Bulte called Emerald Duv.
2014: Co-hosted The Fabulist
In 2014, Kristin Cavallari co-hosted The Fabulist and judged Miss Universe 2014.
2016: Left Emerald Duv
In 2016, Kristin Cavallari left the brand Emerald Duv to launch her solo line the following year.
2016: Authored Balancing in Heels
In 2016, Kristin Cavallari wrote her first book, the lifestyle-oriented autobiography Balancing in Heels.
2017: Founded Uncommon James
In 2017, Kristin Cavallari founded Uncommon James, a company that sells jewelry, homeware, and beauty products.
April 2018: E! Announced Very Cavallari
In April 2018, E! announced a reality show starring Kristin Cavallari, called Very Cavallari.
2018: Published True Roots
In 2018, Kristin Cavallari published her first cookbook, True Roots, with recipes without gluten, dairy, or refined sugar, in collaboration with Chef Mike Kubiesa.
2019: Founded Little James
In 2019, Kristin Cavallari founded a children's clothing line, Little James.
May 2020: Ended Very Cavallari
In May 2020, Kristin Cavallari announced that she was ending her series Very Cavallari after three seasons.
2020: Published True Comfort
In 2020, Kristin Cavallari published her second cookbook, True Comfort, with recipes without gluten, dairy, or refined sugar, in collaboration with Chef Mike Kubiesa.
July 2021: Launched Athleisure Collection with Feat Clothing
In July 2021, Kristin Cavallari launched an athleisure collection in collaboration with Feat Clothing.
2021: Guest Appearances on The Hills: New Beginnings
In 2021, Kristin Cavallari made two guest appearances on the second season of The Hills sequel, The Hills: New Beginnings.
2022: Started Back to the Beach Podcast
In 2022, Kristin Cavallari started a podcast with Stephen Colletti called Back to the Beach with Kristin and Stephen, in collaboration with Dear Media.
April 4, 2023: Released Truly Simple
On April 4, 2023, Kristin Cavallari released her third cookbook, Truly Simple.
2023: Launched Let's Be Honest Podcast
In 2023, Kristin Cavallari launched a new podcast with Dear Media called Let's Be Honest with Kristin Cavallari.
October 2025: Signed Deal with Dear Media
In October 2025, Kristin Cavallari signed a multi-year deal with Dear Media to continue her podcast.
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