From reality TV stardom to the complexities of life behind the lens
In short: Audrina Patridge rose to fame through MTV's 'The Hills,' a series that redefined reality television. Beyond the scripted drama and high-profile relationships, her career spans acting, hosting, and navigating the intense scrutiny of public life, from sudden fame to personal loss.
Audrina Patridge first entered the public eye in 2006 through the MTV reality series 'The Hills,' a spin-off of 'Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County.' During the show's production, she held positions with Quixote Studios and Epic Records. Her rise was marked by high-stakes personal drama, including a turbulent, on-again, off-again relationship with Justin Brescia and a friendship rift with co-star Heidi Montag. She grew up in Yorba Linda, California, and attended Orange Coast College. Her early career included working for various production and music entities.
As her fame grew, Patridge expanded into various media sectors. She competed on the 11th season of 'Dancing with the Stars,' finishing in seventh place. Her acting credits include the horror film 'Sorority Row' and the direct-to-DVD release 'Into the Blue 2: The Reef.' In 2014 and 2015, she transitioned to hosting, serving as a presenter for NBC's late-night travel program '1st Look.' She also released a memoir titled Choices: To the Hills and Back Again in 2022. Additionally, she was ranked as the sixteenth sexiest woman by FHM in 2010.
The complexities of her public life were further highlighted by personal challenges, including a burglary by members of the 'Bling Ring' in February 2009 and the illegal publication of private photos in March 2008. In later years, she returned to her roots with the MTV reboot 'The Hills: New Beginnings' in 2019, and explored her past through the podcast 'Was It Real? The Hills Rewatch' in 2022, which featured 30 episodes revisiting the original series. Her personal life faced further trials when she filed for divorce from Corey Bohan in 2017. She has also spoken publicly about the tragic death of her niece due to a fentanyl overdose.
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