'Laguna Beach' Cast Then and Now: A look at MTV reality show's stars 19 years later
Looking back at 'Laguna Beach's cast 19 years later
One year after the success of Fox's 'The OC', MTV launched a reality show titled 'Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County' in 2004. The show followed the lives of a few high school students, including Stephen Colletti, Lauren Conrad, Kristin Cavallari, Lo Bosworth, and more. Over the years, the cast members went through various transformations and pursued different paths. Let's take a look at what the cast of 'Laguna Beach' is up to now.
Lauren Conrad
Lauren Conrad, famously known as 'LC', played a pivotal role as the narrator in the first season of 'Laguna Beach'. Following her stint on the show, Conrad shifted her focus to the fashion industry, launching successful fashion lines such as LC Lauren Conrad and Paper Crown. Additionally, she is a published author with nine books to her name and is the co-founder of The Little Market. In 2014, Conrad tied the knot with William Tell, and the couple now shares two children.
Kristin Cavallari
Kristin Cavallari, who Joined 'Laguna Beach' in its second season, later became the show's narrator. After 'Laguna Beach', she continued her television career on 'The Hills' and ventured into acting and hosting. Cavallari married Jay Cutler in 2013, and they have three children together. However, the couple announced their separation in April 2020. Cavallari has since established her own business, the fashion and lifestyle brand Uncommon James, and authored multiple books.
Stephen Colletti
A mainstay on 'Laguna Beach', Stephen Colletti transitioned into an acting career after the show, notably starring in 'One Tree Hill' and producing/co-starring in the series 'Everyone is Doing Great'. On the show, Colletti took on the character of Seth Stewart and wore multiple hats, serving as a writer, producer, and editor. Impressively, he even stepped into the director's chair for one episode during the first season. He currently co-hosts the 'Laguna Beach: Back to the Beach' podcast with Kristin Cavallari. Colletti confirmed his relationship with NASCAR reporter Alex Weaver in August 2022.
Jason Wahler
Jason Wahler appeared on both 'Laguna Beach' and 'The Hills'. Following 'Laguna Beach', he took a hiatus from reality TV to focus on personal growth, health, and sobriety. Wahler returned for 'The Hills' reboot, 'The Hills: New Beginnings', from 2019 to 2021. In 2013, he married Ashley Slack, and they now have two children together. The actor has also fought a public battle with addiction, a struggle that led him to join Dr Drew's Celebrity Rehab and embark on a journey of recovery.
Dieter Schmitz
Following his time on the show, Dieter delved into the world of hospitality and hotel management. He took on the role of hotel manager at the Lakehouse Hotel and Resort in San Diego. Currently residing in Washington, DC, Dieter Schmitz works as an area general manager for Lore Group, contributing to hotel design. He married his wife Isabell in 2016, with former cast members Stephen Colletti, Trey Phillips, and Loren Polster attending as groomsmen. Schmitz and his wife welcomed their son, Nico, in September 2018, and they recently announced an upcoming addition to the family.
Trey Phillips
on television as he pursued his dreams of being a fashion designer
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One of the notable members of the cast was Trey Phillips — the skateboard-riding, laid-back California kid who appeared to possess a wisdom that exceeded his years. Maintaining a low profile since his 'Laguna Beach' days, Phillips, whose social media accounts are private, works as a designer for Vera Wang. He continues to create stunning fashion pieces and pursue his passion for fashion design.
Talan Torriero
Talan Torriero has found his footing in the realms of digital marketing and acting. Currently residing in Nebraska, he is happily married to Danielle Torriero, and together they have two children—son Bronson and daughter Hudson. In an exclusive interview with Us Weekly in November 2022, the former MTV star expressed his love for his life and reflected on the joy brought by his marriage and the presence of their two children.