If you grew up in the 2000s, you likely recall a pivotal moment in reality TV when Stephen Colletti, during a Spring Break trip to Cabo with the cast of Laguna Beach, called his then-girlfriend Kristin Cavallari a “slut.” Cavallari, wearing a trucker hat and slightly tipsy, laughed off the comment while leaning in for a kiss with her current interest. “I was actually really proud of myself for how I reacted,” she shared last week. “And I don’t regret dancing on the bar.” Despite that moment, Cavallari has turned her teenage fame into a thriving lifestyle brand with Uncommon James, authored an autobiography and three cookbooks, and launched her podcast Let’s Be Honest, where she candidly discusses dating, divorce, wellness, and motherhood. She recently embarked on her first live podcast tour, wrapping up in New York City on March 13, which is being filmed for an E! docuseries, Honestly Cavallari: The Headline Tour, debuting in May. Before her busy schedule kicked in, she participated in this week’s Rorschach Test, addressing topics like small talk, first loves, and Speidi.
FIRST LOVES
“They can really make or break you and change the whole course of your dating life.”
CO-PARENTING
“The ultimate test in life.”
FLIP PHONES
“They instantly bring me back to high school. There was a real power in flipping your phone if you were mad; it felt so satisfying.”
“SLUT”
“That word was thrown around so loosely in the early 2000s. Now, I think people’s sensitivity has increased, which is a positive change. Reflecting on the Cabo episode of Laguna Beach, I’m proud of how I reacted to Stephen calling me that name. I just laughed and walked away, even though I could have snapped back. And honestly, I don’t regret dancing on the bar.”
HEIDI AND SPENCER
“I’ll always love them. If you view them as comedic relief, they are truly the best people. I love that they are now seen as America’s sweethearts.”
CHEATERS
“I used to harshly judge cheaters, believing there were no excuses. While I still think it’s wrong, I’ve gained more empathy as I’ve aged. Life isn’t so black and white.”
