Laguna Beach' Stars Reunite 20 Years Later With Major Life Updates

Cast members from the early 2000s MTV hit share how their lives have changed since the show.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 1:21pm

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An extreme close-up of luxurious, high-fashion textures like sequins, glass, and velvet, captured in dramatic studio lighting to create a glamorous, conceptual illustration of the 'Laguna Beach' reunion.The 'Laguna Beach' cast reunites to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the iconic early 2000s reality series, reflecting on their fame, growth, and lasting impact.Laguna Beach Today

The stars of the early 2000s MTV reality series 'Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County' reunited in March 2026 to promote an upcoming 20th anniversary special. Cast members like Lauren Conrad, Kristin Cavallari, and Stephen Colletti appeared together on the red carpet, marking a rare public moment for the former cast. The reunion special will air on April 10 on Roku and feature updates on the cast's lives today, including their careers, relationships, and families.

Why it matters

The 'Laguna Beach' reunion special taps into ongoing audience nostalgia for early 2000s reality TV, while also providing a glimpse into how the cast members' lives have evolved over the past two decades. The special offers a chance for fans to reconnect with the iconic characters and see how they've navigated adulthood after finding fame at a young age.

The details

The original 'Laguna Beach' cast will come together to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the MTV series, which aired from 2004 to 2006. Stars like Lauren Conrad, Kristin Cavallari, and Stephen Colletti will share updates on their lives, including Conrad's fashion and family ventures, Cavallari's entrepreneurial pursuits, and Colletti's transition to acting. Other cast members like Lo Bosworth, Jason Wahler, Trey Phillips, Talan Torriero, and Dieter Schmitz will also participate in the reunion special.

  • The 'Laguna Beach' reunion special will air on April 10, 2026.
  • The cast members reunited on the red carpet in March 2026 to promote the upcoming special.

The players

Lauren Conrad

A former 'Laguna Beach' and 'The Hills' star who has since launched a successful fashion line and founded The Little Market.

Kristin Cavallari

A 'Laguna Beach' alum who went on to star in her own show 'Very Cavallari' and founded the lifestyle brand Uncommon James.

Stephen Colletti

A 'Laguna Beach' cast member who transitioned to acting, appearing in shows like 'One Tree Hill' and 'Everyone Is Doing Great.'

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What they’re saying

“It was part of what we wanted to show is that we've all grown, we're all adults, a lot of us are parents. And I think that as you get older, you're not worried about the small stuff.”

— Lauren Conrad

“Nobody cares who I am here. It's such a privilege to be able to live my life for myself after putting many years on camera.”

— Lauren Conrad

“People start to know who you are, and it obviously makes you get this inflated ego. I was validating and dictating who I was based on people's opinions.”

— Jason Wahler

What’s next

The 'Laguna Beach' reunion special will premiere on The Roku Channel on April 10, 2026.

The takeaway

The 'Laguna Beach' reunion special offers a chance for fans to reconnect with the iconic cast and see how they've navigated adulthood after finding fame at a young age, providing a glimpse into the lasting impact of early 2000s reality TV.