What is Kristin Cavallari's Net Worth and Salary?
Kristin Cavallari is an American television personality, actress, and fashion designer with a net worth of $30 million. She initially gained fame through the MTV reality shows 'Laguna Beach' and 'The Hills.' Her marriage to NFL player Jay Cutler, from 2010 to 2020, saw Jay earning over $120 million from his NFL salary. In April 2020, Kristin and Jay announced their separation.
Early Life
Kristin Elizabeth Cavallari was born on January 5, 1987, in Denver, Colorado, to Judith Eifrig and Dennis Cavallari. After her parents' divorce, she moved with her mother to Barrington, Illinois, before relocating to Laguna Beach, California, to live with her father. She graduated from Laguna Beach High School.
Media Career
While attending Laguna Beach High School, Cavallari was cast on MTV’s 'Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County.' During her junior year, her fluctuating relationship with senior Stephen Colletti established a love triangle with fellow cast member Lauren Conrad, which became a central plotline.
Post 'Laguna Beach,' she moved to Los Angeles and starred in the UPN reality series 'Get This Party Started.' She appeared in various guest and supporting roles on series like 'Veronica Mars,' 'CSI: NY,' 'Cane,' and 'Adventures in Hollywood,' as well as in films like 'Spring Breakdown' with Amy Poehler, 'Green Flash,' 'Wild Cherry,' and 'National Lampoon's Van Wilder: Freshman Year.'
In May 2009, she joined 'The Hills,' replacing Lauren Conrad in the midseason finale of the fifth season, and continued into the sixth and final season. In 2011, she appeared on 'Dancing with the Stars,' partnering with Mark Ballas.
Kristin debuted as a show host with E!’s Oscars coverage in 2012, and later co-hosted 'The Fabulist,' a fashion and lifestyle trends show. Her reality series 'Very Cavallari,' centered in Nashville, Tennessee, began airing on July 8, 2018.
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Business Ventures and Other Pursuits
In 2017, Cavallari launched the Nashville-based jewelry brand Uncommon James, which also includes home goods. By 2019, the brand generated $20 million in revenue and employed 90 people. The flagship store’s opening was featured in 'Very Cavallari.'
She also founded a children’s clothing line, Little James, and authored two New York Times best-selling books: 'True Roots,' a cookbook, and 'Balancing in Heels: My Journey to Health, Happiness, and Making It All Work.'
Personal Life
Kristin married Jay Cutler, then a quarterback for the Chicago Bears, on June 8, 2013. They have three children: two sons and a daughter. Jay appeared on her reality show 'Very Cavallari.'
Her brother, Michael Cavallari, tragically passed away in December 2015 due to hypothermia following a car crash. In April 2020, Kristin and Jay announced their divorce.
Real Estate
In 2014, Kristin and Jay bought an 11,000-square-foot mansion in Lake Forest, Illinois, for $4.25 million and sold it at a $600,000 loss in 2017. They also purchased a 20,000-square-foot mansion on 8.6 acres in Nashville for $5.3 million in 2012, which was listed for $7.9 million in June 2019 and later reduced to $4.95 million.
In 2018, they acquired a $4.3 million, 35-acre property in Franklin, Tennessee, with a 10,000-square-foot mansion. In June 2020, Kristin bought a 7,000-square-foot home on a 30-acre property in Franklin for $3.05 million, listing it for sale in June 2024 for $11 million. Here is a video tour:
