Spencer Pratt facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Spencer Pratt
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Pratt in January 2009
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| Born | August 14, 1983 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Alma mater | University of Southern California (BA) |
| Occupation | Reality television personality |
| Years active | 2005-present |
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| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Stephanie Pratt (sister) |
Spencer William Pratt (born August 14, 1983) is an American TV star. He became well-known for appearing on the reality TV show The Hills. In 2007, he started dating Heidi Montag, who was a main cast member on the show.
Their relationship became a big part of The Hills. It caused problems between Heidi and her friend Lauren Conrad. This disagreement became a major storyline throughout the series. Spencer and Heidi, often called "Speidi," got married in April 2009. They have also appeared on other reality shows together.
Spencer Pratt's Early Life
Spencer Pratt was born on August 14, 1983, in Los Angeles, California. He has a younger sister named Stephanie Pratt, who is also a TV personality.
Spencer Pratt's TV Career
Starting with The Princes of Malibu (2005)
Spencer Pratt first appeared on TV in 2005. This was on a short-lived reality show called The Princes of Malibu. On the show, Spencer worked as a "manager" for the star, Brody Jenner.
Becoming Famous on The Hills (2007-2010)
In 2006, MTV created The Hills. It was a spin-off from another show, Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County. The show followed the lives of Lauren Conrad, Heidi Montag, Audrina Patridge, and Whitney Port.
In 2007, Spencer began dating Heidi Montag. They later moved in together. This led to Heidi's friendship with Lauren Conrad ending. Spencer also stopped being friends with Brody Jenner and Frankie Delgado.
Heidi Montag started a music career in August 2009. Spencer helped her by directing the music video for her song "Higher." He also had a rap part in her song "Body Language."
Later that year, Heidi and Spencer appeared on the American version of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!. They were supporting the "Feed the Children" foundation. They left the show after Heidi had to go to the hospital. Spencer and Heidi were known for their dramatic actions on the show. They were often described as controversial. In May 2010, Spencer and Heidi made their last appearance on The Hills.
In July 2010, Heidi filed for divorce from Spencer. However, they later said it was a plan to help Heidi's career. They called off the divorce in September. In November, they renewed their wedding vows in Carpinteria, California. Spencer was briefly held in Costa Rica in September 2010. This happened when he tried to board a plane with hunting weapons. He was released and could not return to the country.
Spencer's role on The Hills earned him the title of "Greatest Reality TV Villain." This was from a fan poll by Yahoo! in 2015.
Competing on Celebrity Big Brother UK (2013-2014)
In January 2013, Heidi and Spencer competed together on Celebrity Big Brother 11 in the UK. They had a small disagreement with singer Rylan Clark. They finished as runners-up, with Rylan Clark winning the show.
In February, a TV special called Speidi: Scandal, Secrets & Surgery! aired. It talked about Heidi and Spencer's rise to fame. TV Guide also included Spencer in its 2013 list of "The 60 Nastiest Villains of All Time."
Marriage Boot Camp and Podcasts (2015)
Spencer and Heidi were on We TV's Marriage Boot Camp. They worked on their disagreements about having children. There, they became friends with Tyson Apostol.
After Marriage Boot Camp aired, Spencer and Tyson started a weekly podcast called The Spyson Hour. They talked about the show and Spencer's TV history. Spencer left the podcast in October 2015.
Back on Celebrity Big Brother UK (2017)
In 2017, Spencer and Heidi returned to Celebrity Big Brother 19. They were nominated for eviction by James Cosmo. They were saved once but were later evicted on day 25. They finished in 9th place. Spencer and Heidi met their former rival, Rylan Clark-Neal, on Big Brother's Bit on the Side that night.
Winning Snapchatter of the Year (2018)
Spencer became very popular on Snapchat. He shared stories about his family, daily life, and his love for hummingbirds. Because of his popularity, he was nominated for Snapchatter of the Year. This was at the 10th Annual Shorty Awards in January 2018. He ended up winning the award.
The Hills: New Beginnings (2019)
At the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards, MTV announced a new version of The Hills. It was called The Hills: New Beginnings and started in 2019. Spencer was announced as one of the cast members for the new series.
Spencer Pratt's Family Life
In December 2013, Spencer finished his college degree. He studied political science at the University of Southern California. It took him ten years to finish because he had left his studies for TV projects. He went back to school in 2011.
Heidi and Spencer got married in Mexico on November 20, 2008. They had a wedding ceremony on April 25, 2009, in Pasadena, California. Their first son, Gunner Stone, was born on October 1, 2017. Their second son, Ryker Pratt, was born on November 17, 2022.
On January 7, 2025, Spencer and Heidi lost their home in the Pacific Palisades fire.
See also
In Spanish: Spencer Pratt para niños
