Biography
Date of Birth
1 December 1986, Laguna Beach, California, USA
Birth Name
Lauren Katherine Conrad
Nickname
LC
Height
5' 3¾" (1.62 m)
Mini Biography
Lauren Conrad or "L.C.", as her friends call her was born on February 1st, 1986 in Newport Beach, California. Lauren has grown up in the beautiful city of Laguna Beach. She and her friends enjoy going to the beach, shopping and eating out. Lauren has had an interest in fashion design since 7th grade. After graduating from Laguna Beach High School, she decided to attend "Academy of Art University" and major in Fashion Design. After completing one semester, she realized that the school and San Francisco were not a good fit for her. So she moved back home and attended FIDM in Irvine, California. She got an intern position at "3 Dots" (clothing line) in LA. She is now living in LA and attending FIDM's LA campus majoring in Fashion Design.
Trivia
Attended The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM). [2005]
Her father is an architect in Laguna Beach, California.
Her father designed her family's former home in Laguna Beach.
Her younger sister, Breanna Conrad, was in the third season of Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County (2004).
She moved to San Francisco, California at the end of the first season to attend the Academy of Art University, where she majored in fashion design. She dropped out and returned to Laguna Beach, claiming she missed it too much.
Interned at Teen Vogue and People's Revolution, with Whitney Port.
Her family consists of her father Jim Conrad, her mother Kathy Conrad (Katherine), her younger sister Breanna Conrad, and her younger brother Brandon Conrad.
Broke up with Jason Wahler [August 9, 2006].
Famous as "LC" on Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County (2004), she actually hates to be called "LC" anymore and prefers to go by simply "Lauren".
Launched her "Lauren Conrad" clothing line in Los Angeles on March 2008.
Ranked #56 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2008 list.
Was in a relationship with Kyle Howard (2008-2011). They were introduced by Lauren's close friend Brody Jenner.
Has been best friends with Lo Bosworth since elementary school.
Said on The View (1997) that the televised apology she received from longtime nemesis, Spencer Pratt, on the reality series The Hills (2006) was in fact fake.
Hates camping.
Ranked #6 in People's "25 Beauties (and Hotties) at 25" list in 2011.
Attended San Francisco's Academy of Art. [2004]
Transfered to FIDM after completing one semester. Moved home and attended the Irvine, California campus for one semester. Moved to LA and is now attending FIDM's LA campus. [August 2005]
Release of her book, "Sweet Little Lies: An L.A. Candy novel". [2010]
Got a spin-off show on MTV The Hills (2006) from Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County (2004). [2007]
Release of her book, "L.A. Candy". [2009]
Is the model/spokesperson for mark. cosmetics. [March 2008]
According to an interview with Seventeen Magazine, she considers Tyra Banks to be her role model. She even appeared as a guest on Tyra's show, America's Next Top Model (2003).
Got the letter J tattooed on her hip for ex-boyfriend Jason Wahler. She later changed the J to an L, after they broke up.
Appeared in an AT&T commercial, with Brody Jenner, in 2008.
Her first car was a Toyota 4-Runner. Then she had a black BMW convertible followed by a black Mercedes convertible.
Made up with her high school enemy Kristin Cavallari.
No longer friends with The Hills (2006) co-star, Audrina Patridge.
Favorite movie is Dirty Dancing (1987).
Friend and former roommate of Maura McManus who works for Lauren's company Paper Crown.
Purchased a $3.7 million home in Brentwood in August 2013.
Has two dogs Chloe and Fitz.
Revealed her craziest fan experience was when a fan hit her car then asked to take a picture with her.
Is of English, Irish and German descent.
Opened online shop The Little Market, which works with artisan groups across the world.
(September 13, 2014) Married her boyfriend of 2 years William Tell in Santa Ynez, California following an 11-month-long engagement. Her nine bridesmaids - including her Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County (2004) and The Hills (2006) costar Lo Bosworth - wore dresses from Conrad's own Paper Crown line. The newlywed celebrated her upcoming nuptials in June with a bachelorette party in Mexico, which was followed by a bridal shower last month. Conrad and Tell were set up by friends in 2012 on a Valentine's Day blind date.
Mother, with husband William Tell, of sons Liam James Tell (b. July 5, 2017) and Charlie Wolf Tell (b. October 8, 2019).
Trademarks:
Braided hairstyles
Quotes
Dear Gym: I know it' been awhile, but I'm coming to see you today. Hope things aren't awkward.
