Lauren Conrad, an American fashion designer, television personality, and author, has a net worth of $40 million. She first rose to fame on the MTV reality series “Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County” and its spin-off, “The Hills.” Since then, she has built a prosperous entrepreneurial career. In addition to being a best-selling author, she founded successful businesses, including a popular product line sold at Kohl’s, featuring items such as bedding, jewelry, shoes, dresses, and jeans.
Lauren Katherine Conrad was born on February 1, 1986, in Laguna Beach, California. She grew up with two younger siblings, Breanna and Brandon. Breanna also found fame as a reality television personality. Lauren attended Laguna Beach High School, where her life became intertwined with the television series that would make her a household name.
Conrad, alongside her high school friends Lo Bosworth, Kristin Cavallari, and Stephen Colletti, starred in the MTV reality show “Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County” in 2004. The show centered around their high school lives, focusing on a love triangle between Conrad, Cavallari, and Colletti. After graduating, Lauren briefly attended the Academy of Art University in San Francisco before transferring to the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles.
Conrad left “Laguna Beach” after the second season and went on to star in its spin-off, “The Hills,” in 2006. The show chronicled her life in Los Angeles with housemate Heidi Montag and friends Audrina Patridge and Whitney Port. Lauren left the series mid-season during its fifth year and was replaced by Kristin Cavallari. She also made guest appearances on “Family Guy” and “Greek,” and even appeared as herself in the comedy film “Epic Movie.”
In 2008, Conrad launched her first fashion collection, The Lauren Conrad Collection, at LA Fashion Week. However, the line ended after just one year due to poor sales. In 2009, she collaborated with Kohl’s to create the LC by Lauren Conrad fashion line, featuring a variety of products like bedding, jewelry, and apparel. She also founded the Paper Crown fashion line, co-founded The Little Market, an online fair trade store, and launched The Beauty Department with hairstylist Kristin Ess and makeup artist Amy Nadine.
Conrad’s endorsements include College Tonight and Mark, a brand under Avon. In 2022, she introduced her first fragrance, LOVED by Lauren Conrad. She also became a successful author, publishing several novels, including the “L.A. Candy” series, which made The New York Times bestseller list. Other books authored by her include “Lauren Conrad Style,” “The Fame Game,” and “Lauren Conrad Celebrate.”
Lauren Conrad began dating William Tell, a law student and former guitarist, in 2012. The couple became engaged in 2013 and married in September 2014. They have two children together. Prior to William, Lauren had relationships with co-stars Stephen Colletti and Brody Jenner, as well as actor Kyle Howard.
During her time on “The Hills,” Conrad earned $125,000 per episode, making her one of the highest-paid reality stars at the time.
In addition to her entrepreneurial endeavors, Lauren Conrad is also a savvy real estate investor. In 2015, she and her husband, William Tell, bought a 5-bedroom, 5,800-square-foot home in Pacific Palisades for $4.4 million, later selling it for nearly $5 million. She also sold a Beverly Hills duplex for $2.8 million in 2016 and a Brentwood home she purchased in 2013 for $3.6 million for $4.5 million in 2017. Conrad owns two homes in Laguna Beach, one bought in 2009 for $2 million and another in 2014 for $8.5 million, which features breathtaking ocean views.
