List of The Hills cast members

The Hills is an American reality television series that originally aired on MTV from May 31, 2006 until July 13, 2010.[1][2] Developed as the spin-off of Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County, the series aired six seasons and focused on the personal and professional lives of several young women residing in Los Angeles, California. Its premise was originated with Adam DiVello,[3] while Liz Gateley served as the executive producer.[4]

Original main cast members of The Hills

Throughout its run, the series was generally led by four primary cast members (three in season 5), who were credited by their first names. Their storylines were largely developed by a number of supporting cast members. It originally focused on Lauren Conrad, who appeared in its predecessor, as she pursued a career in the fashion industry. It additionally placed emphasis on her housemate Heidi Montag and their friends Audrina Patridge and Whitney Port. Conrad's friend Lo Bosworth and Montag's boyfriend Spencer Pratt developed major positions as part of the supporting cast in the second season, while his sister Stephanie Pratt was added in the third. After moving to New York City, Port left the series upon the conclusion of the fourth season to launch her own spin-off The City.[5]

Looking to pursue other career opportunities, Conrad left the series halfway through the fifth season, and was subsequently replaced by fellow Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County cast member Kristin Cavallari.[6] Bosworth and the female Pratt joined Cavallari and Patridge as primary cast members in the sixth and final season, while Montag and her husband Pratt were removed from the show after four episodes.

Main cast members

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  Main cast (appears in opening credits)
  Supporting cast (3+ episodes)
  Guest cast (1–2 episodes)
Cast member Seasons Ref(s)
1 2 3 4 5 6
Main[a] Guest[b] [7]
Main [1]
Main[c] [1]
Main[d] [8]
Main[e] [9]
Guest Recurring[f] Main [10]
Recurring[g] Main [11]
Cast notes
  1. ^ Conrad departs in "Something Old, Something New" (ep. 5.10).
  2. ^ Appears in alternate ending only.
  3. ^ Port departs in "Mr. & Mrs. Pratt" (ep. 4.19), although she remains credited for the rest of the season.
  4. ^ Montag departs in "This is Goodbye" (ep. 6.4), although she remains credited for the rest of the season.
  5. ^ Cavallari appears as a guest star in "Something Old, Something New" (ep. 5.10), before being added to the opening credits from "It's On Bitch" (ep. 5.11).
  6. ^ Bosworth is initially credited onscreen as "Lauren's friend" (seasons 2–5), "Audrina's friend" (season 5), then just her first name, before being added to the opening credits from "Put on a Happy Face" (ep. 6.1).
  7. ^ Pratt is credited onscreen as "Spencer's sister", before being added to the opening credits from "A New Bird" (ep. 6.5).

Supporting cast members

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  Supporting cast (3+ episodes)
  Guest cast (1–2 episodes)
Cast member Onscreen title Seasons Ref(s)
1 2 3 4 5 6
Lisa Love West Coast editor[a] Recurring [1]
Jordan Eubanks Heidi's boyfriend Recurring [1]
Brian Drolet Jordan's roommate Recurring [1]
Brent Bolthouse Nightlife & events producer Recurring Guest Recurring Guest [12]
Jason Wahler Lauren's ex-boyfriend[b] Recurring Guest Recurring [13]
Elodie Otto Event coordinator[c] Recurring [14]
Kelly Cutrone Publicist for Jennifer Nicholson[d] Guest Recurring [15]
Spencer Pratt Heidi's boyfriend[e] Recurring [16]
Jen Bunney
Lauren's friend[f] Recurring Guest [17]
Chiara Kramer Audrina's co-worker[g] Recurring Guest [18]
Brody Jenner Spencer's friend[h] Recurring [16]
Emily Weiss New York intern Recurring [19]
Justin "Bobby" Brescia Audrina's ex[i] Recurring [20]
Frankie Delgado Lauren's friend[j] Cameo Recurring [11]
Taylor "Sleazy T" Mosher Brody's friend Cameo Guest Recurring [11]
Kimberly Brandon Event coordinator[k] Recurring Guest [21]
Holly Montag Heidi's sister Cameo Guest Recurring [22]
Casey Patridge Audrina's sister Cameo Guest Recurring Guest [22]
Doug Reinhardt Lauren's friend[l] Recurring Guest [22]
Charlie Smith Spencer's friend[m] Recurring [23]
Stacie Hall Bartender[n] Recurring [24]
Jayde Nicole Brody's girlfriend[o] Recurring [25]
Ryan Cabrera Audrina's date[p] Recurring [26]
McKaela Line Brody's date[q] Recurring [27]
Allie Lutz McKaela's friend Recurring [28]
Cast notes
  1. ^ Also as "Lauren's Boss" and "West Coast editor, Teen Vogue" when outside the office.
  2. ^ Later as "Lauren's boyfriend" (season 1) and "Lauren's ex" (season 3).
  3. ^ Also as "Heidi's co-worker".
  4. ^ Later as "Owner, People's Revolution" (seasons 3–5).
  5. ^ Later as "Heidi's fiancé" (season 5) and "Heidi's husband" (seasons 3, 5–6).
  6. ^ Also as "Heidi's friend" (seasons 3, 5).
  7. ^ Also as "Epic intern".
  8. ^ Also as "Lauren's date" (season 2), "Lauren's friend" (seasons 3–5) and "Kristin's ex-boyfriend" (seasons 5–6).
  9. ^ Also as "Audrina's boyfriend" (seasons 3–4) and "Audrina's ex-boyfriend" (seasons 5–6).
  10. ^ Also as "Brody's friend".
  11. ^ Also as "Heidi's co-worker" (season 5).
  12. ^ Also as "Lauren's date".
  13. ^ Later as "Brody's friend" (season 6).
  14. ^ Also as "The bartender" (season 5) and "Kristin's friend" (seasons 5–6).
  15. ^ Also as "Brody's ex-girlfriend".
  16. ^ Later as "Audrina's boyfriend".
  17. ^ Later as "Brody's friend".

Cast crossovers

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The Hills franchise includes its predecessor, Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County, and its spin-offs Newport Harbor, The City and The Hills: New Beginnings. Several cast members have appeared on multiple shows.

  Main cast (receives star billing at some point in the series)
  Supporting cast (3+ episodes)
  Guest cast (1–2 episodes)
Cast member
Laguna Beach
(2004–06)
The Hills
(2006–10)
The City
(2008–10)
The Hills:
New Beginnings

(2019–21)
Main Guest
Main Guest
Main Guest
Main
Jason Wahler
Main Recurring Main
Jen Bunney
Recurring
Recurring Main Main
Main Main
Main
Main Main
Recurring Main
Recurring Main
Recurring Main
Cameo Recurring Main
Recurring
Jay Lyon
Guest Main
Roxy Olin
Guest Main

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "New City, New Drama". The Hills. Season 1. Episode 1. May 31, 2006. MTV. Archived from the original on October 2, 2009. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  2. ^ Emily Exton (July 14, 2010). "'The Hills' series finale: The joke's on us, apparently". Entertainment Weekly. Time Inc. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
  3. ^ Jim Halterman (April 27, 2010). "Interview: "The Hills" & "The City" Creator Adam Divello". The Futon Critic. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  4. ^ Jedro Nededog (July 13, 2010). "'The Hills': EP Liz Gateley doesn't feel responsible for Heidi and Spencer's choices". Zap2it. Tribune Media Services. Archived from the original on September 7, 2011. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  5. ^ Alicia Rancilio (December 25, 2008). "Whitney Port will let the fans into her life on 'The City'". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Hearst Corporation. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  6. ^ "LC: I'm Kind of Ready to Walk Away from 'The Hills'". Extra. Warner Bros. Television Distribution. October 14, 2008. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
  7. ^ "Lauren Conrad Leaving 'The Hills'". The Huffington Post. AOL. March 6, 2009. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  8. ^ Terri Schwartz (April 27, 2010). "The Evolution Of Heidi Montag: A Look Back At 'The Hills' Star In Photos". MTV Hollywood Crush. Viacom. Archived from the original on April 29, 2010. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  9. ^ "It's official: Kristin Cavallari joins 'The Hills'". Los Angeles Times. Tribune Company. May 14, 2009. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  10. ^ "Put On A Happy Face". The Hills. Season 6. Episode 1. April 27, 2010. MTV. Archived from the original on May 1, 2010. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  11. ^ a b c "Rolling With The Enemy". The Hills. Season 3. Episode 5. September 3, 2007. MTV. Archived from the original on November 2, 2013. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  12. ^ "A Change Of Plans". The Hills. Season 1. Episode 2. June 7, 2006. MTV. Archived from the original on October 2, 2009. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  13. ^ "Lauren and Jason, Take Two". The Hills. Season 1. Episode 4. June 21, 2006. MTV. Archived from the original on October 2, 2009. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  14. ^ "What Happens In Vegas...". The Hills. Season 3. Episode 9. October 1, 2007. MTV. Archived from the original on July 13, 2013. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  15. ^ "Just Be Careful...". The Hills. Season 3. Episode 23. April 7, 2008. MTV. Archived from the original on December 31, 2013. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  16. ^ a b "Out With The Old...". The Hills. Season 2. Episode 1. January 15, 2007. MTV. Archived from the original on August 13, 2010. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  17. ^ "With Friends Like These". The Hills. Season 2. Episode 7. February 26, 2007. MTV. Archived from the original on March 17, 2010. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  18. ^ "Forgive And Forget". The Hills. Season 3. Episode 14. November 12, 2007. MTV. Archived from the original on January 29, 2013. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  19. ^ "One Big Interruption". The Hills. Season 2. Episode 5. February 10, 2007. MTV. Archived from the original on August 13, 2010. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  20. ^ "Big Girls Don't Cry". The Hills. Season 3. Episode 2. August 14, 2007. MTV. Archived from the original on November 3, 2012. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  21. ^ "No More Mr. Nice Guy". The Hills. Season 3. Episode 11. October 22, 2007. MTV. Archived from the original on July 13, 2013. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  22. ^ a b c "We'll Never Be Friends". The Hills. Season 4. Episode 1. August 18, 2008. MTV. Archived from the original on March 24, 2010. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  23. ^ Stein, Joshua David (2009-04-15). "'The Hills' | Travails With Charlie". T Magazine. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
  24. ^ "Don't Cry On Your Birthday". The Hills. Season 5. Episode 1. April 6, 2009. MTV. Archived from the original on September 28, 2009. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  25. ^ "Playmates Bring The Drama". The Hills. Season 5. Episode 6. May 4, 2009. MTV. Archived from the original on September 29, 2009. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  26. ^ "Rumor Has It". The Hills. Season 6. Episode 2. May 4, 2010. MTV. Archived from the original on May 8, 2010. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  27. ^ "The Company You Keep". The Hills. Season 6. Episode 7. June 15, 2010. MTV. Archived from the original on June 11, 2010. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  28. ^ "Break-Up To Make-Up". The Hills. Season 6. Episode 9. June 29, 2010. MTV. Archived from the original on June 26, 2010. Retrieved July 11, 2013.