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Heidi Montag 
Montag in Las Vegas in December 2007Born Heidi Blair Montag
September 15, 1986
Crested Butte, Colorado, United States[1]Other names Heidi Pratt (married name) Occupation Reality television personality, recording artist, fashion designer Years active 2005–present Television The Hills (2006-2010)
Famous Food (2011)Spouse Spencer Pratt (2009-present) Relatives Holly Montag (sister)
Stephanie Pratt (sister in-law)Heidi Blair Pratt (née Montag; born September 15, 1986) is an American media personality and singer. She came to prominence with her starring role on the MTV reality series The Hills from 2006 to 2010. The series saw Montag date fellow cast member Spencer Pratt. In November 2008, the couple eloped to Mexico, though later married in the United States in April 2009. In July 2010, Montag filed for divorce after fifteen months of marriage to Pratt, but later called off the divorce.
Montag began working on her first studio album, Superficial, in 2007. It was released in January 2010. In 2011, she was featured on the VH1 reality series Famous Food.
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Career
2006-2010: The Hills
During freshman orientation, Montag met Lauren Conrad, who at the time was a featured cast member on the MTV reality series Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County.[2] After the two transferred to Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles,[3] Conrad received her own spin-off series The Hills, which premiered on May 31, 2006.[4] She eventually left the Fashion Institute in fall of 2005 when she was hired at Bolthouse Productions.[5] According to Montag, she dropped out because she "did not find the school challenging."[6] Within two years, she was promoted to event planner at Bolthouse.[7][8]
Montag went on to star in all six seasons of The Hills, but last appeared on the series on the final season's fourth episode after Pratt had threatened to kill a series producer.[9] He was due to return to the series after completing anger management training, although his behavior worsened which led to their being completely removed from the cast.[10] Montag had also filed charges against The Hills creator Adam Divello, claiming sexual harassment.[11]
In April 2009, Montag signed on to appear on the reality series I'm a Celebrity... Get Me out of Here!.[12] Her appearance on the show, as well as Pratt's, was criticized after the couple claimed they were subject to torture and left the show's set multiple times before returning and ultimately withdrawing.[13]
Montag debuted her fashion line, Heidiwood, at a fashion show at the Hollywood and Highland shopping center in Hollywood on April 11, 2008.[14] In November 2008, Montag and Pratt shot scenes for an episode of the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother. The two appeared as themselves in an episode aired in January 2009.[15] Also in 2009, Montag and Pratt released their first book, How To Be Famous: Our Guide to Looking the Part, Playing the Press and Becoming a Tabloid Fixture.[16]
2007-2010: Superficial
In February 2007, Montag began working on an album with producer David Foster.[17] In March 2009, Montag hired songwriter Cathy Dennis to work on her forthcoming album.[18] On August 23, 2009, Montag performed "Body Language" during the Miss Universe 2009 pageant in the Bahamas.[19] Montag's debut album, Superficial, was digitally released on January 12, 2010. The album sold less than 1,000 copies in its first week of release.[20] "More Is More" is Montag's only song that managed to chart, peaking at number 27 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs.[21]
2010-present: Famous Food
In early 2010, Montag was cast in a cameo role in her first feature film, Just Go with It.[22]
In early 2011, Montag was confirmed to be one of seven celebrities to compete in the VH1 reality series, Famous Food, that premiered in the summer of 2011. The cast members worked to open a Hollywood restaurant; the winner was given a partnership stake in the business. Other cast members included Ashley Dupre, DJ Paul, Juicy J, Vincent Pastore, Danielle Staub, and Jake Pavelka.[23][24][25]
Personal life
Montag was born in Crested Butte, Colorado on September 15, 1986.[1] After graduating from high school, she moved to California where she enrolled at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco.[3] Holly Montag is Montag's older sister by about three years. On March 3, 2008, Montag's stepbrother Eric O'Hara was killed in an accidental fall from an icy roof. O'Hara was a veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and served in the 82nd Airborne Division.[26]
In 2006, she began dating Spencer Pratt. In May 2007, Montag and Pratt announced their engagement.[27] On November 20, 2008, Montag and Pratt had a marriage ceremony in Mexico. No family members were present and the wedding ceremony lasted 15 minutes.[28][29] Montag and Pratt married a second time on April 25, 2009 in Pasadena, California.[30] On June 8, 2010, Montag filed for legal separation from Pratt, listing irreconcilable differences as the reason for their separation.[31] On July 30, 2010, Montag filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences in the petition.[32] However, the couple called off the divorce in September 2010.[33] In November 2010, Montag and Pratt announced that the reason behind the couple's divorce was to help Montag's career.[34] Later that November, Montag and Pratt renewed their wedding vows.[35]
Plastic surgeries
In April 2007, Montag had a breast augmentation and rhinoplasty. After much media speculation, Montag spoke to Us Weekly about her surgeries in September 2007.[36] In January 2010, Montag revealed to People magazine that she had ten plastic surgery procedures in one day, performed by Dr. Frank Ryan on November 20, 2009. Among the procedures were brow-lifts, ear-pinnings, a chin reduction, as well as a second rhinoplasty and second breast augmentation. She revealed that she almost died from too much Demerol, reducing her breath rate to five breaths per minute, but said it was worth it.[37]
In December 2010, Montag appeared on the cover of Life & Style magazine, revealing scars caused from her surgeries.[38][39]
Filmography
List of appearances in film and television Year Title Role Notes 2006–2010 The Hills Herself TV series, main cast member for all six seasons 2009 How I Met Your Mother Herself TV series, one episode as guest star along with Spencer Pratt 2009 I'm a Celebrity... Get Me out of Here! Herself TV series, featured with Spencer Pratt; ultimately withdrew from series 2011 Just Go With It Kimberly Cameo role, first appearance in a feature film 2011 Famous Food Herself TV series Published works
- How To Be Famous: Our Guide to Looking the Part, Playing the Press and Becoming a Tabloid Fixture (with Spencer Pratt) (2009)
Discography
Studio albums
List of albums, with selected details Title Album details Superficial - Released: January 12, 2010
- Label: Warner Music Group
- Format: Digital download
Extended plays
Year Album details 2009 Wherever I Am[40] - Format: Digital download
2009 Here She Is...[41] - Format: Digital download
- Wherever I Am
- "Your Love Found Me" – 3:52
- "More Is More" – 3:06
- "Party Is Wherever I Am" – 3:28
- "Turn Ya Head" – 3:39
- "Look How I'm Doing" – 3:39
- Here She Is...
- "No More" – 4:05
- "Overdosin'" – 3:45
- "Look How I'm Doing" – 3:29
- "Turn Ya Head" – 3:39
- "More Is More" – 3:06
- "Blackout" – 3:31
- "Your Love Found Me" – 3:52
Singles
List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Album "Body Language"[42] 2009 Non-album single "Superficial"[43] 2009 Superficial "Sex Ed"[44] 2010 Non-album singles "Trash Me"[45] 2010 Promotional singles
List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Album "Higher" 2008 Non-album song "Overdosin'" 2008 Here She Is... "No More" 2008 "More Is More" 2009 Wherever I Am "Your Love Found Me" 2009 Music videos
Year Song Director 2008 "Higher" Spencer Pratt "Overdosin'" Spenser Cohen 2009 "Blackout" Spencer Pratt References
- ^ a b "Heidi Montag: Snapshot". People.com. http://www.people.com/people/heidi_montag. Retrieved 2009-04-24.
- ^ Ogunnaike, Lola (2006-06-11). "SHOPPING WITH – Lauren Conrad and Heidi Montag; Blond Ambition Comes in Flats or Heels". The New York Times. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E0CE4D91231F932A25755C0A9609C8B63&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=all. Retrieved 2009-04-21.
- ^ a b "Heidi Montag: Biography". people.com. http://www.people.com/people/heidi_montag/biography. Retrieved 2009-04-21.
- ^ Heffernan, Virginia (2006-05-31). "The Hills, a Follow-Up to Laguna Beach, Makes Its Premiere on MTV". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/31/arts/television/31heff.html?ex=1306728000&en=fe39fc3b2b081c2f&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss. Retrieved 2007-03-27.
- ^ "Heidi Montag Is on Top of the World". Stuff Magazine. 2007-02-07. Archived from the original on 2008-07-08. http://web.archive.org/web/20080708154243/http://www.stuffmagazine.com/articles/index.aspx?id=1758.
- ^ Garfinkel, Jacki (2006-08-02). "Interview with Heidi of MTV's The Hills". mediaVillage. Archived from the original on 2007-03-12. http://web.archive.org/web/20070312180617/http://www.mediavillage.com/jmentr/2006/08/02/Jacki-08-02-06/. Retrieved 2007-03-26.
- ^ The Hills episode, original airdate 2007-10-03
- ^ "The Hills Episode 13 Season 4". MTV.com. http://www.mtv.com/videos/the-hills-season-4-ep-13-its-her-move/1598341/playlist.jhtml. Retrieved 2008-11-06.
- ^ Spencer Pratt to Crash Hills Finale Party? - UsMagazine.com
- ^ 'The Hills': Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag may not return for series finale - From Inside the Box - Zap2it
- ^ Everett, Cristina (2010-04-15). "Heidi Montag to sue 'The Hills' creator Adam DiVello for sexual harassment". New York Daily News. http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2010/04/15/2010-04-15_heidi_montag_to_sue_the_hills_creator_adam_divello_for_sexual_harassment_she_doe.html. Retrieved 2010-04-15.
- ^ "Heidi Montag & Spencer Pratt Join 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here'". nbcwashington.com. 2009-04-17. http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/entertainment/Heidi_Montag___Spencer_Pratt_Join__I_m_A_Celebrity__Get_Me_Out_Of_Here_.html. Retrieved 2009-04-22.
- ^ Holmes, Linda (2009-06-09). "Spencer, Heidi jeopardize their fragile 'fame'". MSNBC.com. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31187605/. Retrieved 2009-06-09.
- ^ "Heidi Montag Has a Fashion Show", Usmagazine.com, April 12, 2008.
- ^ Wang, Cynthia (2008-11-10). "Heidi and Spencer Will Guest Star on How I Met Your Mother". people.com. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20239434,00.html. Retrieved 2008-11-25.
- ^ Review: 'How To Be Famous' by Heidi Montag & Spencer Pratt | OK! Magazine
- ^ "MTV'S Heidi Montag Shows Off Her Own Hills". Us Weekly: p. 5. 2007-02-06. http://www.usmagazine.com/mtvs_heidi_montag_shows_off_her_own_hills_1?page=5. Retrieved 2007-03-26.[dead link]
- ^ "Heidi Montag hires Cathy Dennis to make her a pop star". The Daily Telegraph. 2009-03-18. http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,25201296-5012327,00.html. Retrieved 2009-04-01.
- ^ Heidi Montag Shows Off Her 'Body Language' At Miss Universe - Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV
- ^ "Heidi Montag's album an early flop". music.msn.com. 2010-01-21. http://music.msn.com/music/article.aspx?news=453244&silentchk=1&. Retrieved 28 January 2010.
- ^ "Heidi Montag Music News & Info". Billboard.com. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/heidi-montag/1002381. Retrieved 2009-08-10.
- ^ "Heidi Montag Scores Big Screen Comedy Role; Hires Psychic For Manager & Fires Spencer | Access Hollywood - Celebrity News, Photos & Videos". Access Hollywood. 2010-03-11. http://www.accesshollywood.com/heidi-montag-scores-big-screen-comedy-role-hires-psychic-for-manager-and-fires-spencer_article_30041. Retrieved 2010-03-27.
- ^ "Spencer Pratt Just Wants To Be Liked. And Employed. » MTV Remote Control Blog". Remotecontrol.mtv.com. 2010-02-25. http://remotecontrol.mtv.com/2011/04/07/spencer-pratt-ryan-seacrest-intern/. Retrieved 2011-08-10.
- ^ "Is Heidi Montag Filming A Reality Show With Danielle Staub? » MTV Remote Control Blog". Remotecontrol.mtv.com. 2010-11-15. http://remotecontrol.mtv.com/2011/04/05/heidi-montag-reality-show-danielle-staub/. Retrieved 2011-08-10.
- ^ "Ashley Dupre, Heidi Montag to Star in VH1 Reality Show". Fox News. 2011-04-20. http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/04/20/ashley-dupre-heidi-montag-star-vh1-reality/.
- ^ Silverman, Stephen M. (2008-03-03). "Freak Accident Claims Heidi Montag's Stepbrother". people.com. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20181541,00.html. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
- ^ "Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag Engaged!". US Weekly. 2007-05-23. Archived from the original on 2007-05-25. http://web.archive.org/web/20070525044109/http://www.usmagazine.com/spencer_pratt_and_heidi_montag_engaged. Retrieved 2007-03-26.
- ^ "Heidi and Spencer Get Married". ok.co.uk. 2008-11-24. http://ok.co.uk/celebnews/view/5430/Heidi-and-Spencer-get-married/. Retrieved 2008-11-25.
- ^ Boehm, Kristin (2008-11-24). "Report: Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt Elope". people.com. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20242388,00.html. Retrieved 2008-11-25.
- ^ Oh, Eunice (2009-04-20). "Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt to Get Married – Again". people.com. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20273386,00.html. Retrieved 2009-04-22.
- ^ "Heidi Montag Files For Legal Separation". TVGuide.com. http://www.tvguide.com/News/Heidi-Montag-Separation-1019337.aspx.
- ^ "Heidi Montag Files For Divorce from Spencer Pratt". People.com. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20405755,00.html.
- ^ "Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt Burn Divorce Papers". Us Magazine. http://www.usmagazine.com/healthylifestyle/news/pic-heidi-montag-spencer-pratt-burn-divorce-papers-1970241. Retrieved 2010-10-24.
- ^ "Heidi Montag planned divorce to save career". http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20101105/speidi-scam-101105/20101105?hub=BritishColumbiaHome.
- ^ "Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt to Renew Their Vows". http://www.etonline.com/news/102811_ET_Exclusive_Heidi_Montag_and_Spencer_Pratt_to_Renew_Their_Vows/.
- ^ "Hills Exclusive: Heidi Confirms Plastic Surgery, Says She "Hated" Her Body". Us Weekly. 2007-09-26. Archived from the original on 2007-10-13. http://web.archive.org/web/20071013000354/http://www.usmagazine.com/cover_story_12. Retrieved 2007-10-17.
- ^ Garcia, Jennifer (2010-01-25). "Heidi Montag Obsessed with Being "Perfect"". People 73 (3). http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20342923,00.html.
- ^ "Heidi Montag reveals her scars a year after surgery - Life and Style". Lifeandstylemag.com. 2010-12-21. http://www.lifeandstylemag.com/2010/12/heidi-cover-story.html. Retrieved 2011-11-13.
- ^ "Heidi Montag reveals scars from plastic surgery nightmare: Bald spots, lumpy legs, uneven breasts". Daily News (New York). http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2010/12/21/2010-12-21_heidi_montag_reveals_scars_from_plastic_surgery_nightmare_bald_spots_lumpy_legs_.html.
- ^ Amazon.com: Wherever I Am EP: Heidi Montag: MP3 Downloads
- ^ Amazon.com: Here She Is...: Heidi Montag: MP3 Downloads
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Body Language - Single by Heidi Montag". iTunes. August 14, 2009. http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/body-language-single/id327818680. Retrieved November 22, 2011.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Superficial - Single by Heidi Montag". iTunes. November 23, 2009. http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/superficial-single/id339547933. Retrieved November 22, 2011.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Sex Ed - Single by Heidi Montag". iTunes. February 15, 2010. http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/sex-ed-single/id353601873. Retrieved November 22, 2011.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Trash Me - Single by Heidi Montag". iTunes. February 15, 2010. http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/trash-me-single/id353647394. Retrieved November 22, 2011.
External links
Heidi Montag Television series The Hills (2006-2010) · Famous Food (2011)Studio albums Superficial (2010)Songs Related articles Seasons: 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6Main cast Lauren Conrad • Audrina Patridge • Whitney Port • Heidi Montag • Kristin Cavallari • Lo Bosworth • Stephanie PrattSupporting cast Associated programs Lou Diamond Phillips · Torrie Wilson · John Salley · Patricia Blagojevich · Sanjaya Malakar · Holly Montag · Stephen Baldwin · Janice Dickinson · Daniel Baldwin · Heidi Montag · Spencer Pratt · Frances Callier · Angela V. SheltonCategories:- 1986 births
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