Spencer Pratt first became a pop culture fixture during MTV’s reality TV boom thanks to his dramatic relationship with wife Heidi Montag on ‘The Hills.’ Known for his outspoken personality, viral moments and years in the spotlight, Pratt has continued to make headlines long after the show ended. Now, the former reality TV star is drawing attention again with his surprising 2026 campaign for Los Angeles mayor following the devastating Palisades fire that destroyed his family’s home.
Learn more about Spencer and his life here.
The Hills premiered in 2006 and followed the lives of young adults navigating friendships, careers and relationships in Los Angeles. Spencer joined the show during season 2 after beginning a relationship with Heidi, quickly becoming one of reality TV’s most talked-about villains because of his feud with Lauren Conrad. Their dramatic relationship turned “Speidi” into a tabloid-era phenomenon and made Pratt a household name.
After ‘The Hills’ ended in 2010, Pratt continued appearing on reality TV with Heidi on shows including ‘I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!’ and the UK version of ‘Celebrity Big Brother.’ The couple later returned to MTV for the reboot series ‘The Hills: New Beginnings,’ which aired from 2019 to 2021.
After dating on ‘The Hills,’ Spencer and Heidi eloped in Mexico on November 20, 2008. The couple later held a larger wedding ceremony in Pasadena, California, in April 2009, which aired on MTV.
Despite years of public scrutiny and breakup rumors, the pair have remained together for nearly two decades and often speak openly about their marriage and family life.
Spencer and Heidi are parents to two children together. Their first son, Gunner Stone Pratt, was born in October 2017, and their second son, Ryker Pratt, arrived in November 2022.
