Spencer Pratt

Spencer William Pratt (born August 14, 1983) is an American reality television personality, producer , and entrepreneur best known for his role as the antagonistic husband of singer and co-star Heidi Montag on MTV's The Hills from 2007 to 2010.

Born in Los Angeles , California , Pratt entered the reality television industry in 2005 as a co-creator and occasional on-screen contributor to Fox's The Princes of Malibu , which followed the lives of Brody and Brandon Jenner and their stepfather, music producer David Foster .

Pratt met Montag in 2006 at a West Hollywood nightclub while she was filming The Hills , and their high-profile, often controversial romance quickly became a defining narrative arc of the series, portraying Pratt as a scheming and overprotective partner.

The couple eloped in Mexico in November 2008 before staging a lavish, televised wedding ceremony in California in November 2009, which aired as part of The Hills season five finale.

After The Hills concluded, Pratt and Montag continued appearing together on reality programs such as I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! in 2009, Couples Therapy in 2014, Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars in 2015, and the revival The Hills: New Beginnings from 2019 to 2021, while also competing on Hulu's Got to Get Out in 2025.

They share two sons: Gunner Stone Pratt, born on October 1, 2017, and Ryker Pratt, born on November 17, 2022. In January 2025, Pratt and Montag sued the city of Los Angeles over the Palisades Fire that destroyed their home.

Beyond television, Pratt launched Pratt Daddy Crystals in 2017, an online business offering crystal-infused jewelry, pendants, and home decor items marketed for their metaphysical properties and energy benefits.

In July 2025, Pratt announced his debut memoir , The Guy You Loved to Hate: Confessions From a Reality TV Villain , which details his experiences as a reality TV antagonist and is slated for release by Gallery Books in January 2026.

Spencer Pratt was born on August 14, 1983, in Los Angeles , California . He is the son of William Pratt, a Los Angeles-based dentist, and Janet Pratt.

Pratt has a younger sister, Stephanie Pratt , who later became a television personality. The family resided in Pacific Palisades, an affluent coastal neighborhood in Los Angeles , where Pratt's parents had lived for over 40 years.

Growing up in this upscale environment near Hollywood exposed Pratt to the entertainment industry from a young age, as he attended an elite private school in Santa Monica frequented by children of industry professionals. This proximity fostered his early interest in media and public life, laying the groundwork for his future career in reality television .

Spencer Pratt attended Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences, an elite private institution in Santa Monica, California , from kindergarten through twelfth grade. He graduated from the school, where he developed an early interest in social dynamics and performance that later aligned with his entertainment pursuits. During his high school years, Pratt was active in athletics, including soccer, participating in competitive matches that highlighted his energetic and outgoing personality.

Following high school, Pratt enrolled at the University of Southern California (USC) in 2003, initially pursuing studies in political science . He paused his education after the first year to focus on emerging opportunities in reality television , including producing the short-lived series The Princes of Malibu in 2005, reflecting his preference for hands-on experiences over traditional academics. Pratt's family provided support during this transitional period, encouraging his independent path despite the unconventional choice.

Pratt resumed his studies at USC in 2013, completing his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science that December after a decade-long hiatus dedicated to his media career.