"I'm a very authentic person and I'm always going to be like that. What you see is what you get and what I say is I'm very upfront with you Like you never have to guess Oh, who is Heidi? It's like I'll just tell you I don't need to play games" — Heidi Montag
"Spencer was the one who like talked all the cast... I would give credit to Spencer on this So I don't care, I'm sorry MTV or anyone else who doesn't agree You're like my fucking husband Who is a genius" — Heidi Montag
"I feel like Kristen, let's be honest, is the most successful. I feel like Lauren didn't make it like she should have. She should be Kylie. She was so good at makeup. She should have done the tutorials. If she had a good team, she'd be a billionaire." — Heidi Montag
Heidi Montag candidly discusses her early life aspirations and her breakout role in reality television, particularly "The Hills." She credits her husband, Spencer Pratt, with manifesting the reboot of "The Hills" and highlights his strategic approach to their careers. Montag reflects on her formative years, her desire to escape a small town, and her early admiration for pop culture icons, juxtaposing this with a more grounded, tomboyish spirit. The conversation then shifts to her extensive plastic surgery procedures, which she underwent at a time when such interventions were not widely accepted. She details the emotional and physical toll, including a near-fatal complication, and the strain it placed on her relationship with her mother, noting a significant regret over not having both parents walk her down the aisle due to the show's production demands.
Montag further delves into the pressures of maintaining a public image, her decision to pursue cosmetic surgery for free through a deal, and how it inadvertently impacted her career opportunities and relationships. She recounts the intense pain and long recovery periods, particularly from jaw and ear procedures, and expresses a desire for a more supportive reaction from her mother during her vulnerable post-surgery phase. The discussion also touches upon the complexities of her relationships with former castmates Lauren Conrad and Kristen Cavallari, detailing how friendships evolved and diverged due to external pressures and differing life paths. Montag reflects on Lauren Conrad's strategic exit from the spotlight and Kristen Cavallari's perceived success, offering her perspective on their careers.
The interview concludes with Montag discussing her current priorities, emphasizing her role as a mother and wife over chasing fleeting relevance. She acknowledges the past challenges and the public's perception of her and Spencer as seeking attention, but asserts they are now focused on authenticity, their family, and their crystal business. Montag expresses happiness with her current life, though she identifies the original season of "The Hills," particularly conflicts with her mother, as a low point. She also touches on Spencer's early career ambitions and business acumen, noting their current venture as a source of renewed success and purpose.