Dramatis Personae
The crop of cast mates hoping to capitalize on the Hills franchise.
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(Photo: Patrick McMullan) |
1. Whitney Port
Star of The City; former sidekick to Lauren Conrad on The Hills; promoting a new clothing line.
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2. Diane Von Furstenberg
The designer who, after a brief foray into reality TV on last season’s Project Runway, will now serve as Whitney’s employer.
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3. Jay Lyon
The scruffy singer of the Australian surf-rock band Tamarama, which will get lots of airtime because Jay is also Whitney’s boyfriend.
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4. Kelly Cutrone
Whitney’s former boss at People’s Revolution; currently shopping her own show, Kell on Earth.
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5. Erin Lucas
Whitney’s friend from L.A. who shows her the ropes in New York; previously hosted a fashion podcast called Style Lounge.
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6. Olivia Palermo
The socialite who wants to be a brand; was in talks with another reality program before signing on to be Whitney’s co-worker.







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