Heidi Montag is an American reality TV personality with a net worth of $2 million, a combined figure with her husband, Spencer Pratt. At their peak, their fortune reached $10 million, but they spent it all in lavish ways, which we will detail further in this writing.
Rising to Fame in Reality TV
Heidi Montag gained popularity in the mid-2000s through the MTV reality show The Hills (2006-2010), which focused on the lives of young women in Los Angeles. Her relationship with Spencer Pratt and friendship with Lauren Conrad became central plot points of the show, cementing her place in pop culture. Beyond reality TV, Heidi ventured into music with her debut album Superficial in 2010, which met with mixed reviews and modest success. She also appeared in films like Just Go with It (2011) and Assassin 33 A.D. (2020), expanding her entertainment career.
Media Scrutiny and Plastic Surgery
Montag became a media sensation, especially for her openness about undergoing multiple plastic surgeries. Alongside her husband, she appeared in various other reality TV shows, including I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! and Celebrity Big Brother, further keeping her in the public eye.
In December 2013, Heidi and Spencer revealed they had blown through their $10 million fortune. They humorously described their mindset at the time, likening themselves to pop culture power couples like Jay-Z and Beyoncé. They admitted to spending excessively, including buying designer handbags, and luxury clothing, and spending a fortune on beauty treatments.
Heidi’s Spending Habits
Heidi confessed to spending around $1 million on handbags alone, particularly designer Birkin bags, which can cost up to $40,000. Additionally, she spent around $100,000 monthly on hair and makeup. In one day, Heidi spent $200,000 undergoing 10 plastic surgery procedures. Other extravagant purchases included bodyguards, expensive dinners, and Spencer’s crystal collection, which cost up to $1 million.
As their fame faded, Spencer became obsessed with collecting crystals, spending around $500,000. The couple also poured $2.5 million into Heidi’s music career, producing an album that sold only 6,000 copies. Reflecting on their financial decisions, Heidi admitted they ignored business advice and continued spending recklessly.
Pacific Palisades Home
In February 2017, Heidi and Spencer bought a home in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles for $2.52 million. The house’s value was estimated to be $3.8 million by 2025, but tragically, the home was lost to the Palisades Fire on January 7, 2025.
Montag’s rise to fame came with her appearance on The Hills, where she met Lauren Conrad at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. The show aired from 2006 to 2010, documenting the lives of Montag, Conrad, and Kristin Cavallari.
Romantic and Marital Life
Heidi’s romance with Spencer Pratt began on the show and caused tension in her friendships. The two married in 2009. Heidi appeared in the show’s sixth and final season but was removed after Spencer made threats to the producers. The couple has two children, sons Ryker and Gunner.
Plastic Surgery and Music Career
In 2010, Heidi released her debut album Superficial, which sold only 1,000 copies in its first week. The album’s single, “More Is More,” was the only song to chart. That same year, she made headlines for undergoing ten plastic surgery procedures in one day, including brow lifts, ear-pinnings, and a second rhinoplasty.
Reality TV Appearances Post-The Hills
Heidi continued to make appearances on reality TV, including Famous Food (2011), Celebrity Big Brother, I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here, and Marriage Bootcamp: Reality Stars. In 2019, she and Spencer returned to MTV for the rebooted The Hills: New Beginnings, keeping their reality TV careers alive.