What Is Lauren Conrad's Net Worth?
Lauren Conrad is an American fashion designer, television personality, and author with a net worth of $40 million. She gained fame through MTV's 'Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County' and its spin-off series 'The Hills.' Today, she is a best-selling author and successful entrepreneur, notably through her Kohl's line featuring bedding, jewelry, shoes, dresses, jeans, and more.
Early Life
Lauren Katherine Conrad was born on February 1, 1986, in Laguna Beach, California. She has two younger siblings, Breanna and Brandon, with Breanna also being a reality TV personality. Lauren attended Laguna Beach High School.
Television Career
In 2004, Lauren was cast on MTV's 'Laguna Beach' alongside fellow high school students Lo Bosworth, Kristin Cavallari, and Stephen Colletti. The show focused on their high school lives, especially a love triangle involving Lauren, Cavallari, and Colletti. Post-graduation, Lauren briefly attended the Academy of Art University before transferring to the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles.
In 2006, she starred in 'The Hills,' documenting her life with housemate Heidi Montag, and friends Audrina Patridge and Whitney Port. She left in season five and was replaced by Kristin Cavallari. Lauren also guest-starred on 'Family Guy,' 'Greek,' 'America's Next Top Model,' and in the 2007 film 'Epic Movie.'
Business Ventures
Lauren's first fashion line, launched at LA Fashion Week in 2008, was short-lived. In 2009, she collaborated with Kohl's to create the LC by Lauren Conrad collection, featuring a wide range of items. She also founded the fashion line Paper Crown, co-founded the fair trade online store The Little Market, and launched The Beauty Department. In 2022, she introduced her fragrance, LOVED by Lauren Conrad.
As an author, her debut novel 'L.A. Candy' became a New York Times bestseller and was followed by 'Sweet Little Lies' and 'Sugar and Spice.' Other works include 'Lauren Conrad Style,' 'The Fame Game,' 'Lauren Conrad Beauty,' 'Starstruck,' 'Infamous,' and 'Lauren Conrad Celebrate.'
Personal Life
In February 2012, Lauren began dating law student William Tell. They moved in together in 2013 and got engaged later that year. The couple married in 2014 and have two sons. Previously, Lauren dated Stephen Colletti, Brody Jenner, and actor Kyle Howard.
Lauren Conrad Salary
During her peak on 'The Hills,' Lauren earned $125,000 per episode, making her the highest-paid reality star at the time.
Real Estate
Lauren has a knack for real estate investments. In 2015, she and Tell bought a 5-bedroom house in Pacific Palisades for $4.4 million, selling it in 2017 for nearly $5 million. In 2016, she sold her Beverly Hills condo for $2.8 million and a Brentwood home for $4.5 million in 2017. In Laguna Beach, she owns two homes, one purchased for $2 million in 2009 and another, with ocean views, bought for $8.5 million in 2014.
