Whitney Port facts for kids
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Whitney Port
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Port in February 2015
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Whitney Eve Port
March 4, 1985 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Alma mater | University of Southern California (BA) |
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| Years active | 2005–present |
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Tim Rosenman
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| Children | 1 |
Whitney Eve Port (born March 4, 1985) is an American television star, fashion designer, and author. She became famous in 2006 when she joined the reality TV show The Hills. This show followed the lives of Whitney and her friends Lauren Conrad, Heidi Montag, and Audrina Patridge. While on the show, she worked as an intern at Teen Vogue magazine and for Kelly Cutrone's fashion PR company.
In 2008, Whitney moved to New York City for an internship with designer Diane von Fürstenberg. She then got her own TV show called The City. This show showed her life in New York with friends and co-workers. The City ran for two seasons and ended in 2010. In 2009, Whitney started her own fashion line called "Whitney Eve". Later, in 2012, she was a judge on Britain & Ireland's Next Top Model.
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About Whitney Port
Early Life and Education
Whitney Eve Port was born in Los Angeles, California. Her father, Jeffrey, owned a fashion company. Whitney grew up with a brother, Ryan, and three sisters, Ashley, Paige, and Jade. Her family was Jewish.
Whitney went to Warner Avenue Elementary School and Crossroads School. Some of her future The Hills co-stars, Spencer and Stephanie Pratt, also went there. In 2007, she earned a degree in gender studies from the University of Southern California. Before her TV career, Whitney interned at fashion magazines like Women's Wear Daily and W.
Becoming a TV Star: The Hills and The City
In 2006, MTV launched The Hills. It was a spin-off from another reality show, Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County. The Hills focused on the lives of Lauren Conrad, Heidi Montag, Audrina Patridge, and Whitney Port.
During the first season, Whitney and Lauren interned at Teen Vogue. Their boss, Lisa Love, said they had to earn their spots. In 2007, Whitney had a memorable moment when she tripped down stairs during a live TV appearance on Good Morning America. She later became a fashion contributor for Teen Vogue but left in 2008. After that, she and Lauren interned for Kelly Cutrone's company, People's Revolution.
In March 2008, Whitney launched her first fashion collection, "Whitney Eve". After the fourth season of The Hills, Whitney moved to New York City. She took an internship with famous designer Diane von Fürstenberg. That same month, she got her own spin-off show, The City. This show followed her life in New York, including her boyfriend Jay Lyon and co-worker Olivia Palermo.
During The City, Whitney broke up with Jay and had some disagreements with Olivia at work. She eventually returned to People's Revolution. The show's second season focused on the growth of her "Whitney Eve" fashion line. The City aired its last episode in July 2010.
Fashion, Books, and Judging
After The City, Whitney appeared in an online series called Hollywood Is Like High School with Money. This show also helped promote her "Whitney Eve" fashion collection. In February 2011, Whitney released her first book, True Whit: Designing a Life of Style, Beauty, and Fun. Later that year, she hosted a game show called Genuine Ken on Hulu.
In 2012, Whitney became a judge on the eighth season of Britain and Ireland's Next Top Model. She judged alongside Tyson Beckford, Elle Macpherson, and Julien MacDonald. She left the show after that season. Whitney also had a small role in the movie What To Expect When You're Expecting, which starred Jennifer Lopez.
New Beginnings and Online Ventures
In 2018, MTV announced a new version of The Hills called The Hills: New Beginnings. Whitney was excited to be part of the new cast, which premiered in 2019.
Whitney started a YouTube channel in 2012 to promote her fashion line. Over time, it grew to show her life as a wife and mother. Since 2019, her channel has mostly featured "reaction videos." In these videos, Whitney and her husband watch and react to her old appearances on The Hills: New Beginnings, The City, and The Hills.
In August 2019, Whitney also launched her podcast called With Whit. As of 2022, she and her husband continue to make reaction videos for their YouTube channel, called Previously on the Screviously. They are currently watching and reacting to Siesta Key. In June 2021, Whitney launched a new clothing line called CozeCo. She also releases special limited edition merchandise related to her YouTube series.
Personal Life
In November 2013, Whitney announced she was engaged to Tim Rosenman. Tim was a producer on her show The City. They started dating in 2012 and got married on November 7, 2015. Whitney and Tim have one son, Sonny Sanford Rosenman, who was born on July 27, 2017.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 2006–2008 | The Hills | Main cast member (seasons 1–4) |
| 2008–10 | The City | Narrator and main cast member (seasons 1–2) |
| 2011 | Genuine Ken | Host (season 1) |
| 2012 | Britain & Ireland's Next Top Model | Judge (cycle 8) |
| 2012 | What to Expect When You're Expecting | Cameo |
| 2019, 2021 | The Hills: New Beginnings | Main cast member (2019), Recurring (2021) |
Published Works
- True Whit: Designing a Life of Style, Beauty, and Fun (2011)
Images for kids
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Whitney Port in February 2015
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Whitney Port at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival
See also
In Spanish: Whitney Port para niños
