Thanks to her role on Laguna Beach, Kristin Cavallari is the ultimate bad girl of reality television. Though she had mostly faded out of the limelight in recent years, her return to television via The Hills has been causing major waves among viewers and cast members alike. I’ve been interested by Kristin’s role on the show and how MTV has been marketing her character.
First and foremost, advertisements for The Hills declare in big, bright lights: “The Bitch is Back.” Then, in the premiere episode alone, Kristin is referred to as a “man-eater,” a “boyfriend stealer,” and a “female player.” True to form, Kristen also single-handedly stole the show, managing to gracefully flirt with the sexy & sketchy Justin Bobby and get into a verbal fight with Audrina Partridge (Justin Bobby’s ex) and Stephanie Pratt (sis of Spencer). This, of course, consisted of Kristin actually winning me over with her blunt style and articulate insults – at least, as articulate as you can get on a reality TV show based in Southern California. I love a girl who isn’t afraid to call it like it is!
Furthermore, however upsetting Audrina finds Kristin and Justin Bobby’s fledging fuckship, it’s important to keep in mind: Audrina and Kristen are not friends. So what exactly is the problem with Justin Bobby moving on? It’s not like Kristin has any obligations to Audrina. So why exactly is Kristin a bitch? Because she speaks her mind, fucks who she wants, and isn’t afraid of confrontation? Hmm…reminds me of a certain rotten little girl I know…
The more I learn about Kristin, the more I think she’s a pretty feminist kind of gal. She “plays” men instead of becoming a lovesick ninny, enjoys sex, and handles jealous chicks with ease. She is not afraid of being painted as a slut or a difficult woman. It’s certainly a breath of fresh air compared to the passive aggressive tendencies of her cast members on The Hills.
In her own words, Kristin says: “My generation wants to go out and have a good time. What’s wrong with that? Guys can get away with anything they want, but if one of us girls does something, everyone talks about it. I hate the double standard. I’m a very caring person, not a bitch!” Hey, Kristin, want to write a guest post for Rotten Little Girls?
In an MTV article, when asked about her thoughts on the first episode of this season of The Hills she had this to say: “’I cannot wait for everyone to see this, because they really are talking about how ‘the bitch is back,’’ she explained. ‘But really, I didn’t do a whole lot to become this bitch.’ So, does it bother Cavallari to be labeled so quickly? Well, no. ‘It’s fun,’ she laughed. ‘Whatever!’”
In the face of so much public scrutiny, I think that’s a fabulous & positive attitude to have. Plus, let’s be honest – $90K per episode definitely sweetens the deal
- Dollface
What do you think of television’s resident bad girl? Can’t stand her? Respect her for her chutzpah? Weigh in!
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