Check Out What the Cast of Laguna Beach Is Up to Now

Reflecting upon the lives of these remarkable women, I am truly inspired by their journeys from reality TV stars to successful entrepreneurs and loving mothers. Taylor Cole, with her communications degree from Chapman University, co-founded MOX Agency and welcomed three boys, while Morgan Olson, after signing on with MTV in 2004, found fame but remained focused on her personal goals, such as graduating college, traveling, getting married, and starting a career. Casey Reinhardt, an addition to Laguna Beach, has made a name for herself in the confectionery world with Casey’s Cupcakes and is a loving wife and mother.

Let’s go back, back to the beginning.

In 2004, MTV producers went to a high school in Southern California looking for an engaging group of teens to star in their new project: “Laguna Beach”, which was a real-life, soap opera-style documentary inspired by Fox’s successful drama series, “The O.C.“.

In the classroom one day, an announcement was made: “Alright everyone, MTV is here! They’re planning a reality show based in Laguna Beach. If you’re interested, sign up on the quad during break,” Christina Sinclair (then Schuller) reminisced to Time in 2014. For an 18-year-old, this was a dream come true – just like when they say they’ll film their prom and it will be on national TV! I simply have to participate, she exclaimed!

In an era before the Kardashians and Real Housewives graced our screens, the network aimed to revolutionize television – a captivating style of reality TV, presenting real-life events about an interesting group, all while hoping they’d create compelling television moments.

After several weeks of searching, they unexpectedly found Kristin Cavallari, a vocal blonde junior, her charming senior boyfriend Stephen Colletti, and his friend Lauren Conrad, who had been quietly nursing a hidden affection. Upon discovering this group, one executive in development quickly communicated to the network: We’ve got what we need.

Approximately four months after this, on September 28, 2004, the show “Laguna Beach” made its first appearance, enchanting around 3 million viewers by showcasing the lives of the affluent teenagers residing in the scenic coastal California town. This laid the foundation for all Bravolebrities that emerged later, with “The Real Housewives of Orange County” premiering in 2006 as “Laguna Beach” was concluding its third season.

Later on, Conrad, a budding fashion designer, had ventured off to The Hills, brimming with excitement to create something new and unprecedented. This journey led to the discovery of a cultural sensation, which eventually brought into light personalities such as Speidi, Justin Bobby, and the now-legendary catchphrase: “You know what you did!

Caught up in the fervor, I found myself among a crowd of fellow enthusiasts, snatching up Team Heidi and Team Lauren tees from Kitson. Then, the charismatic presidential candidate, Barack Obama, joked about his wish to intervene in the ongoing feud between Conrad and Heidi Montag, leaving us all giggling at the thought of such a scenario.

It could be simply put as: It was utterly chaotic. Not surprising, considering Conrad later admitted to her Hills co-star Whitney Port that she required some time to emotionally regroup after the situation.

Nevertheless, we don’t need any break from this. Meanwhile, Jason Wahler, Talan Torriero, and Colletti are commemorating the 20th anniversary in a joyful way on TikTok. Thus, it’s important to show our appreciation.

Drop by the local surf store, slip into your beloved white tube dress – it never goes out of style! Catch up on what your favorite MTV stars from years past have been doing for the past two decades. It’s comforting to know that even though everyone changes and grows, you’ll always have that circle of friends you can reconnect with time and again.

In a twist of irony reminiscent of the iconic Anna Wintour, Lisa Love from Teen Vogue recently commented to Lauren, “You’ll forever be remembered as the girl who didn’t go to Paris.” Originally said by Vogue’s Anna Wintour in a 2019 Hills deep dive, this phrase has since taken on a new meaning.

The most popular troublemaker transformed her role from a highly-paid instigator to a powerful boss with the thriving lifestyle brand, Uncommon James, expanding its physical stores to three locations in Dallas by 2021.

In the realm of Laguna Beach and The Hills, a notorious troublemaker found himself embroiled in a whirlwind of issues following his reality TV stint: drugs, DUIs, fights, arrests – you can fill in the blanks. However, it was only after appearing on Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew Pinsky that he managed to turn his life around.

After providing us with fresh content for our Kristin-Stephen-LC love triangle fan fiction, Stephen, the heartthrob of Laguna, is now concentrating on establishing a strong acting career. He was a recurring character on the CW’s One Tree Hill for five seasons and portrayed Taylor Swift’s love interest in her “White Horse” music video.

He mentioned that while it would be wonderful to extend invitations to LC and K.Cav, who were part of his past, there could potentially be many individuals from his childhood in attendance if they decide to go through with the wedding. Alternatively, he hinted at the possibility of a small, intimate ceremony where few people might be present.

Frankly, LC’s closest friend isn’t keen on being involved in this storyline. In response to an executive’s query about rejoining The Hills, she expressed her feelings quite bluntly, “I said, ‘No way!'” during a 2018 episode of her podcast Lady Lovin’. She made it clear that she doesn’t want any connection to those people. The desire to distance herself from all those individuals is what she yearns for most.

Besides Lauren, she recently shared with TopMob News, “I don’t keep in daily contact with many people from the show since it’s been 20 years. However, it’s not unusual not to stay connected with old high school friends either. But I value everyone and would happily embrace them if we met. My life is full of warmth for those around me.

K.Cav’s romantic escapades with various women were widely discussed, including his relationships with Kimberly Stewart, Nicole Scherzinger, and others. However, he found lasting love when he met Danielle Torriero at an L.A. bar on her 21st birthday in 2009. Since then, they’ve moved from California to Nebraska where they are constructing their dream home on a 0.87-acre plot of land. They got married in June 2014 and have since had three children – Bronson (born in October 2017), Hudson (December 2020), and Anderson Tito (June 2023). Looking back on their first encounter, Talan recounted to TopMob News, “I said, ‘Who the hell is that?'” I ended up talking to her and she said she was from Nebraska. I had no idea where the hell that was. Yet here I am, 14 years later, living in Nebraska.

It transpired that the runway show in season one was merely my initial footstep into the realm of fashion. Post my departure from Laguna, I ventured to New York City and Parsons School of Design. Having graduated in 2010 with a major in both fashion design and renewable energy, I chose to remain in the Big Apple, securing a position as an associate designer at Vera Wang and spending time in London.

Lauren and Stephen’s close friend has given up life at the beach to pursue a career in hospitality and hotel management, now holding the position of Vice President at Choice Hotels International.

He’s still tight with his high school crew, though, Lauren, “proud groomsman” Stephen, Trey and Loren Polster turning out for his 2016 Monterey, Calif. wedding to Isabell Hiebl. The pair, who call Austria a “second home”, welcomed their first child, son Nico Josef Schmitz, in September 2018 and daughter Leni in March 2023.

KCav’s friend from the “Laguna Beach” reality show has mainly avoided television shows based on real life since her stint ended. After a brief resurgence in public attention due to a 2007 DUI incident, she found peace in Texas with her husband, Michael Evans, whom she described as incredibly kind, patient, strong, wonderful, and extremely good-looking on Instagram, and their four children. Although she manages a blog and an Amazon store, as she humorously notes on Instagram, her main focus is to prevent any of her kids from getting hurt.

The days are past when Alex was competing with Jessica for Jason’s affections. In 2014, she married Kyle Johnson (Morgan Olson and bridesmaids Alex H. and Taylor Cole were present). Since then, they have become parents to three boys: Levi in 2016, Kase in 2018, and Rome in April 2021. Using her degree in communications from California’s Chapman University, she co-founded MOX Agency, a social media marketing company, in 2014.

In 2004, Morgan decided to join MTV not with dreams of stardom, but as a fun activity to do with friends and record her high school years on film. She also had no intention of letting fame alter her plan to find a kind Mormon man for marriage.

Two years after graduating from Brigham Young University in 2008, the humanities and journalism major tied the knot with Joel Smith. “I did what I would have done even without being on a TV show: graduate college, travel, get married, start my career in New York and now Los Angeles,” she said about her Minnow Swim brand. Now residing in South Carolina where she opened a new Charleston showroom, the designer is a mother to Theo, Georgia, and Julian.

Although Casey didn’t initially join the cast of “Laguna Beach,” her entrance into the series left a lasting impression. Afterward, she embarked on a thriving career in the dessert industry by opening Casey’s Cupcakes in Orange County. In 2011, she clinched victory in Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars.

Approximately three years following Taylor’s October 2015 wedding to real estate investor Kevin Simshauser, the friends discovered they were both pregnant, only eight weeks apart. Their family expanded with the arrival of daughter Tatum in September 2018, followed by son Cole in January 2020 and son Olson in August 2022. Taylor, founder of Taylor Cole Holistic Nutrition, also frequently shares charming glimpses into her life on Instagram.

2024-10-01 20:21

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