Let's Be Honest with Kristin Cavallari

The Hills: Mess With Me I Mess With You (Season 5, Episode 12)

Nov 18, 2025
Kristin dives into her tumultuous memories from filming, including being stood up by Audrina and the staged wake-up scenes. She reflects on her flirtatious yet confusing dynamic with Justin Bobby, revealing how editing shaped their storyline. The behind-the-scenes moments expose the manufactured drama, like Heidi and Spencer’s kids plot. Kristin contrasts her real-life persona with her on-screen character, highlighting the surreal experience of family watching her reality escapades. Get ready for nostalgia and juicy revelations!
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ANECDOTE

Unexpected Real-Life Reunion

  • Kristin recounts meeting Stacey the bartender and later running into her years after filming in Franklin, Tennessee.
  • She notes Stacey's brother Josh Hall lives next door and highlights how small and surprising the reality-TV world can be.
INSIGHT

The Hills Felt Like Acting Work

  • Kristin explains filming felt like an acting job with scheduled call times and multiple scene changes per day.
  • She highlights how wake-up scenes were often shot in the afternoon and staged, not actual mornings.
ADVICE

Protect Your Off-Camera Life

  • Separate your on-camera persona from real life to avoid losing yourself in reality TV.
  • Maintain off-camera friendships and relationships so you have a grounded life outside filming.
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