Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · October 21, 2025 · Entertainment

From Rivals to Friends: Kristin Cavallari and Lauren Conrad Reconnect

Kristin Cavallari has revealed the state of her relationship with her former Laguna Beach rival Lauren Conrad after the two buried the hatchet

The Bitter Rivalry That Tore Laguna Beach Apart: Kristin Cavallari and Lauren Conrad Reunite, and Spill All the Tea

In a shocking turn of events, former Laguna Beach co-stars Kristin Cavallari and Lauren Conrad have finally buried the hatchet. The drama-filled love triangle that captivated millions of viewers back in 2004 has been put to rest, and we're getting all the juicy details.

The two women, now both 39, recently reunited on a selfie where Kristin poked fun at their infamous rivalry by joking, "Everyone can put away their team Lauren and team Kristin shirts now." This cheeky caption sent fans into a frenzy as they eagerly await the reunion special of Laguna Beach that's set to drop in April.

Cavallari put on a head-turning display as she arrived to Good Morning America in New York on Tuesday

But what exactly led to this newfound friendship? On her podcast, Let's Be Honest, Kristin opened up about filming the reunion, saying, "I just got back from Laguna. I filmed the Laguna Beach reunion, which was awesome." She continued, "So between that and now you being here, I just feel like the world is healing... like you're back on the pod, Lauren and I are friends."

Lauren, who initially didn't want to participate in the reunion, revealed it had been a therapeutic experience for her. "I don't even know what I'm allowed to say or not say," she said with a laugh. "It was such a great time. It's funny 'cause, if I'm being completely honest, I didn't actually want to do it.... And I'm really, really happy that I did."

This reunion marks a new chapter for the two women, who have been at odds since their Laguna Beach days. The drama between them was so intense that it even spawned a love triangle with co-star Stephen Colletti, now 39.

On the latest episode of her podcast, Let's Be Honest, Cavallari , 38, chatted with pal Justin Anderson about filming the Laguna Beach reunion - where she revealed she and Conrad, 39, are now pals

The show's producers seemed to fuel the fire, making it seem like the two women were sworn enemies. But in reality, Lauren and Kristin have always been cool, they just didn't want to admit it publicly. In fact, when asked about their friendship by Us Weekly in 2012, Lauren said, "I don’t talk to Kristin anymore." Ouch!

But it seems like the two women have finally put their differences aside and are moving on from their high school drama. During a joint interview on the Asking for a Friend podcast last year, they addressed the rumors of a rivalry once and for all.

"We had an issue with each other, but it had been squashed [by the time filming started]," Lauren explained. "I think what happened is [producers] kind of saw this as, like, a starting point. And then they ran with it." Kristin chimed in, "But I felt like MTV kept it alive and made it way worse than it ever would have been."

Cavallari and Conrad (seen with their costars in the early 2000s) were embroiled in one of the most famous feuds of the 2000s, but now, decades on, they have put the drama behind them

It's clear that both women are happy to put the past behind them and move forward. So what does the future hold for these two Laguna Beach alumnae? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – their friendship is here to stay.

In this exclusive interview with TheScholarlyNote.com, Kristin Cavallari reveals all about her reunion with Lauren Conrad, from the drama that went down on set to their newfound friendship. We're getting all the juicy details, so keep reading!

TheScholarlyNote.com exclusively sat down with Kristin Cavallari to talk about her Laguna Beach reunion and her relationship with Lauren Conrad.

The two women starred in Laguna Beach together in 2004, which saw them become entangled in a messy love triangle with costar Stephen Colletti. The cast is seen in 2010

TSN: So, Kristin, what was it like filming the Laguna Beach reunion?

Kristin: It was amazing! I got to relive all the memories from back in the day, but also see how far we've come as individuals.

TSN: That must have been surreal. Did you ever think you'd be reunited with Lauren after all these years?

'I don¿t talk to Kristin anymore,' Conrad said to Us Weekly in 2012. She's seen in 2012

Kristin: Honestly, no. But I'm so glad it happened. We had our differences in the past, but it's clear that we're both in a better place now.

TSN: What was it like working on set with Lauren again? Did you feel any tension between you two?

Kristin: Not at all! It was actually really therapeutic to be around each other and work through some of the issues from our past.

Months later, Cavallari (seen recently) alleged that a lot of the drama on the show had been 'faked' for views. But when asked if her 'distaste' for Conrad was fake, she boldly stated, 'No'

TSN: That's wonderful to hear. How do you think your relationship has changed over the years?

Kristin: I think we've both grown up a lot since Laguna Beach days, and we've both realized that there was more to the drama than what people saw on TV.

TSN: What do you think about the producers' role in fueling the feud between you and Lauren?

Kristin: I think they definitely played a part in it. They created this narrative of us being sworn enemies, but in reality, we were just two young women navigating high school drama.

TSN: That's so true. Do you think your friendship with Lauren is something that will last?

Kristin: Absolutely! We've both put our past behind us and are excited to see what the future holds for us.

TSN: Last question – what can fans expect from the Laguna Beach reunion special?

Kristin: It's going to be amazing! We're going to get into all the drama, but also talk about how far we've come as individuals. I think it'll be a great way for fans to see how we've grown and changed over the years.

And there you have it – Kristin Cavallari spills all the tea on her reunion with Lauren Conrad! Stay tuned for more updates from TheScholarlyNote.com on this juicy Laguna Beach drama.