Meet the Real-Life Loves (and Cute Kids!) of the Cast of "Laguna Beach"
12/02/2024 06:36 PM
Learn more about the MTV reality show's stars and their families, 20 years after the show's creation
The teens of Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County have grown up and settled down.
Twenty years after the MTV reality show's debut, fans still closely follow the cast, who just celebrated their 20th high school reunion, too. The stars have come a long way from their high school romances, with many finding long-term partners and welcoming children of their own.
Learn about Lauren 'LC' Conrad's family of four, Stephen Colletti's fiancé and more of the cast's real-life families.
Lauren 'LC' Conrad's Husband, William Tell, and Their Two Sons
Lauren Conrad commemorated 10 years with her lawyer husband William Tell in September. The couple met when Conrad was still in high school, but only got together following a fateful blind date in 2012. Conrad and Tell — who also plays guitar in pop-rock band Something Corporate — share two sons, Liam, 7, and Charlie, 5.
Much of the former MTV star's Instagram is devoted to her family of four, from recaps of their beachy summers to behind-the-scenes footage of her husband's concerts.
Kristin Cavallari's Three Children
Kristin Cavallari has three children with ex-husband Jay Cutler. Their oldest son Camden is 12, their middle son Jaxon is 10, and their daughter Saylor is 9.
Cavallari recently split from Montana Boyz TikToker Mark Estes, who is 24, citing their age difference, in part. Cavallari previously told PEOPLE her children loved Estes.
Stephen Colletti's Fiancée, Alex Weaver
Stephen Colletti's clever and romantic proposal in Rome sealed the deal for girlfriend of two years Alex Weaver.
The Laguna Beach alumnus and NASCAR host and reporter often show off their affection on Instagram. Weaver called Colletti "my Aquarius" in a birthday post for him in February, to which Colletti replied, "This girl. What a lucky bloke that motherhugger is. 😘" in the comments section.
Jason Wahler's Wife, Ashley, and Their Two Children
Jason Wahler and his wife Ashley share two children, Delilah Ray, 7, and Wyatt Ragle, 3. A rep for Wahler recently told PEOPLE that the couple is expecting their third child in the spring of 2025.
Wahler — now a mental health and substance addiction advocate — married Ashley in 2013. "Ashley has been an absolute blessing in my life, and I am lucky to have her in my corner supporting me and helping me through the hardships with love," he wrote on his website. "She is the spark that lit the flame for our new family. As a family, Ashley and I have been on a quest for well-being, growth and an even deeper commitment to our love."
Talan Torriero's Wife, Danielle, and Their Three Children
Talan Torriero married his wife, Danielle, in 2015. The two have three children, including daughter Hudson Isabella, 3 ½, and sons Bronson Leonardo, 7, and Anderson Tito, 17 months. The family now lives a long way from Laguna Beach, calling Nebraska home.
Dieter Schmitz's Wife, Isabell, and Their Two Children
Dieter Schmitz married his wife Isabell in 2016, surrounded by some of his fellow castmates. They assembled in Monterey, California, for the big day, with several of Schmitz's Laguna Beach costars (Colletti, Trey Phillips and Loren Polster) acting as groomsmen.
Schmitz and his wife have two children, Nico Josef, 6, and Leni Christine, 20 months. Schmitz took to Instagram after both of his children were born, wishing Nico a "tremendously healthy and fulfilling life" and Leni a "life of positivity, joy, and adventures."
Jessica Evans' Husband, Michael, and Their Four Children
Jessica Evans (née Smith) just celebrated 15 years with her husband Michael, whose last name she took. The couple has four children, all of whom make frequent appearances on Evans' Instagram, from July Fourth celebrationsto family photos with Santa Claus.
Morgan Smith's Husband, Joel, and Their Three Children
Morgan Smith (née Olsen) has three children with her husband Joel, whom she married in 2010. The founder of Minnow Swim had her second baby, Georgia, who is now 8, on her sixth wedding anniversary! Her oldest son, Theo Sundstrom, is 10, while her youngest, Julian Wagner, is 4 ½.
Smith and her family moved from Laguna Beach to Charleston, S.C., in 2019. Her life in Charleston with her family inspired her swimwear collection, which has the mission of "inspiring family experiences," according to the brand's website.
Alex Murrel Johnson's Husband, Kyle, and Their Three Sons
Alex Murrel Johnson and her husband Kyle Mark Johnson had their first son, Levi William, now 8, in 2016. Since then, the two have had two more sons, Kase Robert, 6, and Rome Gerard, 2 ½. Murrel Johnson married her husband in 2014.
Taylor Cole's Husband, Kevin, and Their Three Children
Taylor Cole calls her three children "my greatest joys" in her Instagram bio. Cole shares Tatum Woods, 6, Cole Thomas, 4 ½, and Olson Strand, 2, with husband Kevin Simshauser, a real estate broker and investor she married in 2015.