The most iconic reality TV stars of all time and where they are now

Pratt, potentially one of the most hated reality TV stars ever, was responsible for the demise of the friendship between Lauren Conrad and Montag, one of the central themes on "The Hills."

According to Conrad, he was also responsible for spreading rumors about an alleged sex tape between Conrad and her ex-boyfriend Jason Wahler.

Montag and Conrad never truly recovered.

Their relationship (and later marriage) has gone through a lot. Montag — who famously underwent around a dozen plastic surgeries — filed for divorce in July 2010, but she later admitted that it was just for publicity. The couple also made appearances on "Celebrity Big Brother," "Marriage Boot Camp," and "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!."

Their son Gunner was born in October 2017, and their second son, Ryker, was born in November 2022. The duo launched a podcast in January 2018, aptly titled, "Make Speidi Famous Again." It ended in November 2021.

In 2019, the couple began starring on "The Hills: New Beginnings," alongside almost all of the old gang. It was canceled after two seasons. Notably, Lauren Conrad sat it out.

"Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County" depicted a group of friends going through the typical ups and downs of high school, and it was all narrated by Conrad. The show was such a success that it led to her very own spin-off, "The Hills."

For four-and-a-half seasons, fans of the show were able to watch Conrad, her best friends Lauren Bosworth, Audrina Patridge, and Heidi Montag, navigate their early 20s living in Los Angeles.

Most of Conrad's storylines on the show revolved around her conflict with Montag and Montag's boyfriend Pratt, but the most memorable moment from "The Hills" will always be Conrad getting chastised by her boss at Teen Vogue, Lisa Love, for opting to stay in Los Angeles with then-boyfriend Jason Wahler, rather than taking the opportunity to intern in France for the summer.

Since she left "The Hills" halfway through its fifth season, Conrad has kept herself very busy. She released her first novel in June 2009, called "LA Candy," which was loosely based on her own experience with reality television. It spawned two sequels and a spin-off trilogy, all written by Conrad.

The reality star also has her own fashion line at Kohl's, called LC Lauren Conrad. She has a more upscale line as well, Paper Crown, which is best known for its bridesmaid dresses. Her third business venture, the Little Market, is an online marketplace that showcases products made by women all over the world.

And finally, after fans watched Conrad pine after Stephen Colletti (her high school sweetheart) and Jason Wahler (her ex-boyfriend), she married former Something Corporate guitarist William Tell in 2014. They welcomed their first child, Liam, in 2017. Their second son, Charlie Wolf, was born in October 2019.

Johnny Bananas, as he is best known, first graced our TV screens in 2006 as a cast member on reality TV juggernaut "The Real World: Key West."

He didn't make much of an impression during his season of "The Real World," but he began to shine when he made his first appearance on "The Real World's" sister competition show "The Challenge."

Bananas was on "The Real World" right after graduating from Penn State at age 22. Over the past 17 years, he's been on 20 seasons of "The Challenge," making him the most frequent contestant ever. He has also won over $1.8 million. As he told Entertainment Weekly in 2018, "There are a few things in life that are constants: death, taxes, and Johnny Bananas."

Bananas hasn't gotten tired of the franchise yet. He appeared on the show's 38th season, which premiered in October 2022 and wrapped up in March 2023. He was the runner-up behind "Are You the One?" cast member Devin Walker-Molaghan.

Omarosa (she's mononymous) made a name for herself by, in her own words, being a "shrewd businesswoman," though others preferred to just call her a villain.

She remains the only former "Apprentice" contestant to be asked to appear on "Celebrity Apprentice," where she had a bitter feud with Piers Morgan.

Omarosa announced during the 2016 Republican National Convention that she had been named the director of African-American outreach for then-presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign. Once Trump was elected, he appointed her as the assistant to the president and director of communications for the office of public liaison.

The White House announced she was leaving her post in January 2018, though it's unclear if she was fired or resigned.

But the main reason that Omarosa's been in the news? She was a contestant on the first season of "Celebrity Big Brother," where she gave details about her time working in government with Trump. She told fellow contestant Ross Mathews that she was "haunted by tweets every single day, like what is he going to tweet next?"

In 2021, Omarosa once again returned to the reality world to appear on "Big Brother VIP," the Australian version of "Celebrity Big Brother."

Before "The Apprentice," Trump was already a well-known figure in pop culture, thanks to the business books he wrote and his numerous appearances as himself on various TV shows and movies (see: "Home Alone 2," "Sex in the City," "Zoolander").

But "The Apprentice," a show where contestants competed in business challenges in order to eventually work for Trump, is what turned him into a bona fide celebrity.

"The Apprentice," and its spin-off "Celebrity Apprentice" ended in 2015, amidst the announcement of Trump's presidential bid. We all know what happened — he won.

"The Apprentice" continued on without him for one season, replacing him with Arnold Schwarzenegger, but the Governator announced he was leaving the show because of all the "baggage" associated with Trump. Five months later, in August 2017, NBC announced that it wouldn't be coming back anytime soon.

Trump lost his bid for a second term in 2020, and he is now running once again in 2024.

Back in 2002, no one knew if winning "American Idol," a singing competition to find the world's next big popstar, would translate into real-world success, least of all Clarkson.

The show was a surprise summer hit when it first aired, and it picked up steam every episode, culminating in a finale that was watched by over 22 million people.

When she won, Clarkson broke a 38-year-old record held by The Beatles for the biggest jump to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Her winning single, "A Moment Like This," went from 52 to the top spot in a week.

Clarkson has topped 100 different charts with her songs over the past decade-and-a-half. She's also been No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 three times with "A Moment Like This," "My Life Would Suck Without You," and "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)."

She also beat her own record for largest jump to No. 1 with "My Life Would Suck Without You," which rocketed from 97 to the top spot in a single week.

Clarkson is still putting out successful music, long after past winners of the show have faded from memory. Her 2017 album, "Meaning of Life," reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200. Plus, she's a judge on "The Voice" and she hosts her own daytime talk show, aptly titled, "The Kelly Clarkson Show."

"Atlanta" is the third installment of the "Real Housewives" franchise, and it premiered in 2008. Zolciak was one of the original cast members of the show, and she quickly became a fan-favorite for her feuds with fellow housewife NeNe Leakes, her country-music career, and her secretive relationship with sugar daddy Big Poppa.

Sadly, she left during the show's fifth season due to her conflicts with the other women. She was also pregnant with her son Kash.

Zolciak-Biermann and her husband, NFL player Kroy Biermann, starred in their own spin-off between seasons four and five of "Real Housewives" called "Don't Be Tardy For the Wedding," based on their wedding planning process (the show is named after her 2009 single "Tardy for the Party"). The name was later changed to "Don't Be Tardy..." after season one.

Zolciak-Biermann also started her own line of beauty products called Kashmere Collections, and in June 2018 teased a new single called "Wig (Wish I Gave a S---)," performing it at Key West Pride. It has since been formally released.

"Project Runway" has produced some truly talented designers (one of whom pops up on this list), but the most enduring star of the fashion competition has been the stern mentor to the designers, Tim Gunn.

Gunn published five books during his tenure on "Project Runway," and his popularity has led to two spin-offs starring him that aired on Bravo: "Tim Gunn's Guide to Style" and "Under the Gunn."

Besides that, Gunn has also appeared as himself on TV shows like "How I Met Your Mother" and "Gossip Girl," and he is currently providing the voice for castle steward Baileywick on Disney Junior animated series "Sofia the First."

Gunn and the host of "Project Runway" Heidi Klum confirmed in September 2018 that they would not be returning for the 17th season, and they instead inked a deal to develop a new fashion competition show for Amazon Video called "Making the Cut."

It's since aired three seasons.

Before even joining the show, Cardi B already had a solid following on social media with over 1 million Twitter followers, but she was known as a personality, not a rapper.

Most of her storylines during her two-season stint on the show revolved around her struggles to break into the rap industry, where no one would take her seriously. She left the show to pursue her music career, a decision many scoffed at.

Cardi B is unquestionably one of the biggest musicians in the world right now. She's a star for her no-filter personality and her earnest love of Franklin D. Roosevelt (really).

Cardi's first album, "Invasion of Privacy," debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, and won best rap album at the 2019 Grammys. She's also the first female to chart 13 songs simultaneously.

Giudice has been on "New Jersey" since the beginning. Her fights with her sister-in-law Melissa Gorga have been an ongoing (and iconic) storyline of the show, along with her and her husband's legal battles.

"Real Housewives of New Jersey" took a nearly two-year hiatus, following Giudice's conviction and prison sentence. The show returned when she was released from prison.

Since her release, she divorced her husband of 21 years, Joe Giudice. She then married Luis Ruelas in 2022 in a lavish New Jersey ceremony.

She also released her sixth book in October 2017, "Standing Strong," and began competing as a bodybuilder.

This guido and guidette duo provided us with incredible TV for six seasons. When "Jersey Shore" ended, many people mourned the loss of their presence every "Jerzday."

Before the revival, these two had really been on their own journeys.

Snooki, in the years since "Jersey Shore" ended, has become a wife, a mother of three, podcast host, author, and a businesswoman — she even has her own clothing line.

The Situation has had a more rocky road. He pleaded guilty to one count of tax evasion and was sentenced to eight months in prison in October 2018. He began his sentence in January 2019 and was released that September.

But he's had a much more positive experience in his personal life. He's been sober for years, and got married to his longtime girlfriend, Lauren Pesce. The Sorrentinos now have two children together.

They're still starring on the sixth season of "Family Vacation," which began airing in 2023.

Kardashian's first appearance on reality TV was in four episodes of "The Simple Life," where she was credited as Paris Hilton's friend and stylist.

But her true notoriety began when a sex tape from 2003 between her and her then-boyfriend Ray-J resurfaced in 2007. She and her family began starring in "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" that same year.

Every single thing Kim Kardashian does is dissected by the media, from her hair choices to what she names her kids. Her highly publicized life has made her both one of the most hated and loved celebrities in the world.

As of March 2023, Forbes puts her net worth at $1.7 billion— not bad for someone who's "famous for nothing." Where does all that money come from? Her multiple apps (Kimoji and "Kim Kardashian: Hollywood"), her makeup line (KKW Beauty), her clothing line (SKIMS), her skincare line (SKKN by Kim), and many endorsements.

She also produces and stars in "The Kardashians," which was picked up one year after "KUWTK" ended in 2021.

Kardashian is also becoming interested in prison reform. She's successfully lobbied for the release of over 17 former inmates, has met with the president, and is currently studying for the bar exam.

Jon and Kate were the subject of local media coverage for the birth of their sextuplets, which led to a TV special about their lives with sextuplets and twins. This special was the basis of the TV show "Jon and Kate Plus 8," which documented their daily lives with eight kids.

The show was extremely successful — the fifth season reached a record-breaking 9.8 million people, making it the most-watched program that night, including broadcast TV.

Their divorce was the subject of an extreme amount of tabloid attention, exacerbated by the fact that their relationship was highly volatile. As recently as 2018, custody battles ensued.

Jon was in a relationship with a registered nurse named Colleen from 2014 to 2021. He's also a DJ and a prep cook at TGI Fridays (though he's said he donates his salary from that job to charity). Two of his kids, Hannah and Collin, currently live with him.

Kate, on the other hand, is still involved in reality TV. After continuing the show as "Kate Plus 8" until 2017, she announced in June 2018 that she will be starring in a new show about her dating life, called "Kate Plus Date." It premiered in June 2019 and lasted one season.

Few people remember that Frankel actually got her start on "The Apprentice: Martha Stewart," where she came in second. That was a full three years before "The Real Housewives of New York City" aired in 2008.

When the show started, she was a single woman looking for love and a struggling businesswoman trying to get an idea off the ground. What a difference 15 years can make.

Frankel tops many lists ranking the best "Housewives" of all time, and for good reason — she's funny, determined, and aspirational. She's truly a success story.

Frankel left "RHONY" to star in her own show, "Bethenny Getting Married," which became Bravo's highest-rated series premiere ever (at the time). The show later changed its name to "Bethenny Ever After," and it focused on her life with her then-husband and their new daughter. She returned to "RHONY" in season seven after a three-year break. However, in August 2019, Frankel once again announced she was departing the show.

Frankel also created the Skinnygirl brand, which started out as a liquor company. She sold the company in 2011 to Beam Suntory for a reported $100 million, but she retained the rights to the "Skinnygirl" name, so now she licenses the name out to everything from lunch meats to shape-wear.

She now hosts a "Housewives" rewatch podcast, "ReWives."

When "The Bachelor" premiered in 2002, no one knew if anyone would even watch the show.

"Back then, we didn't think we'd be doing 20 seasons of it. We thought we'd do two seasons of it," said Mike Fleiss, the show's creator. "I didn't think it was going to be big."

For almost two decades, Harrison helmed the show.

After dozens of seasons of reality TV, Harrison stepped away from the franchise after a disastrous interview with former "Bachelorette" lead Rachel Lindsay in 2021.

But even though this man has been part of our lives for 21 years, we don't know all that much about him. He announced that he was getting divorced from his college sweetheart in 2012, and he began dating "Entertainment Tonight" producer Lauren Zima in 2019. They're now engaged.

In 2023, Harrison launched a podcast, "The Most Dramatic Podcast Ever."

Before he competed on "Project Runway," Siriano was briefly an intern at Marc Jacobs.

During his time on the show, Siriano won three challenges, the most anyone won that season, and eventually went on to win the competition.

Style icon/popstar/iconic Spice Girl Victoria Beckham called his designs during the show a "breath of fresh air."

Sixteen years after his win, Siriano is still a heavy-hitter in the fashion industry. He's known for including models of all different body types in his shows, including Ashley Graham and Selma Blair.

Siriano was praised for designing Leslie Jones a dress for the premiere of "Ghostbusters" in 2016 after she tweeted about designers refusing to work with her. He immediately came to the rescue and publicly called for a change in the way that designers view body types.

"New York" appeared on two different seasons of "Flavor of Love," a dating show where women competed for the affection of Public Enemy rapper Flavor Flav.

She was a contestant on the first season in which she was famously spit on by Brooke "Pumkin" Thompson during an elimination ceremony. She ended up coming in second.

She appeared on the next season, "Flavor of Love 2," to help Flav eliminate contestants, but she was then added as a contestant herself. She came in second again.

Since ditching Flavor Flav, "New York" starred on two seasons of her own dating show, "I Love New York." She also had a show documenting her attempt to break into the acting industry, called "New York Goes to Hollywood" ... and once Vh1 figured out people would watch her do pretty much anything, she also starred in "New York Goes to Work," where viewers texted in and chose which job they wanted to see her do. It ended in 2009, and she wasn't seen on TV again for several years.

In 2015, she returned and popped up on the UK reality show, "Celebrity Big Brother," where she was involved in one of the most infamous misunderstandings on the show. Angie Bowie, ex-wife of David Bowie, was told of her ex's death, and told "New York" about it — but "New York" thought that Bowie meant David Gest, one of their housemates. It inspired many a meme.

"New York" joined the second season of "Famously Single." She also had an art exhibit dedicated to her in 2018, called "David's Dead: A Celebration of Tiffany Pollard.

In 2022, she began hosting the competition series "Hot Haus" on OUTtv.