Early Life Born on April 11, 1986, in Los Angeles, California, Pratt grew up in a privileged environment in the Pacific Palisades. She attended Crossroads School in Santa Monica and later studied fashion design and history at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM). Before her reality TV career, she struggled with substance abuse issues, which she later discussed openly in her memoir.
The Hills
Stephanie Pratt was a prominent cast member on MTV’s Laguna Beach spinoff series The Hills. While “The Hills” initially featured Lauren Conrad, Heidi Montag, Audrina Patridge and Whitney Port, Stephanie Pratt became a larger part of the show when her brother, Spencer Pratt, began dating Heidi Montag. Conrad and Montag’s friendship fell apart during filming, and Pratt and Conrad developed a bond after realizing they attended the same school. She became a bigger cast member in the fourth and fifth seasons, and soon struck up a rivalry with Laguna Beach star Kristin Cavallari. Pratt was featured on the sixth season of the show, which chronicled her DUI arrest. She was part of the U.K.’s Celebrity Big Brother and Made in Chelsea on E4. Pratt is an avid animal advocate who posed nude for a PETA campaign in support of bunnies and cruelty-free products. She’s faced a litany of legal trouble, including shoplifting and alleged drunk driving, and has discussed her battle with bulimia. In 2019 Stephanie returned to MTV as a cast member of The Hills: New Beginnings.
British Television
After relocating to London, Pratt joined “Made in Chelsea” in 2013, becoming one of the show’s most prominent cast members. Her time on the series featured numerous romantic entanglements and dramatic storylines. She participated in “Celebrity Big Brother UK” (2014) and appeared on dating shows like “Celebs Go Dating” (2016, 2019). Personal Life and Controversies Pratt has been open about her past struggles with crystal meth addiction during her teenage years. In her 2015 memoir “Made in Reality,” she detailed her recovery journey and the pressures of fame. She’s had public feuds with her brother Spencer and sister-in-law Heidi Montag, leading to family estrangement. In 2019, she faced legal issues when arrested for DUI in Los Angeles. Business Ventures Beyond television, Pratt has launched several business ventures, including a jewelry line and multiple fashion collaborations with UK retailers. She’s worked with brands like Goddiva and launched her own swim and clothing collections. She’s also maintained an active social media presence, working as an influencer and brand ambassador.
