
Call Her Daddy
"I'll take that 1,000%. Give me my one credit. Yeah. I'm going to have that to my Wikipedia. The originator of the reality villain." — Spencer Pratt
"The problem with Heidi and I, we love making TV shows and doing what producers say, here's the problem with the hills. All male producers East Coast wasp freaking dudes that they're now in charge of representing young women in Hollywood. And they're putting their toxic, male, weird narrative spins that they that's not facts." — Spencer Pratt
"The power of it, baby. Oh, I liked that first line you said. Yes. But it was not dramatic enough." — Alex Cooper
Spencer Pratt, a veteran of reality television, details his early life experiences, including attending school with celebrity children and unexpectedly attending a slumber party with the Clintons. He recounts his initial foray into the entertainment industry, driven by a desire for fame and a fascination with the celebrity lifestyle he witnessed growing up. Pratt elaborates on the creation of his public persona, emphasizing that his role as the "reality TV villain" was a deliberate strategy, not necessarily a reflection of his true self. He shares anecdotes about the production of shows like "The Hills," illustrating how storylines were manufactured and edited to create drama, often at the expense of factual representation.
The conversation delves into Pratt's observations on the evolving landscape of fame and media, from the era of tabloid magazines to the current influence of social media platforms. He reflects on the financial incentives tied to celebrity and the perceived ease of achieving wealth through fame, contrasting it with the arduous work involved. Pratt also touches upon his and Heidi's experiences with producers and the challenges of maintaining a genuine relationship amidst the pressures of reality television. He expresses a desire for credibility and recognition for his creative contributions to the genre, particularly in shaping the "villain" archetype.
Towards the end of the discussion, Spencer Pratt discusses his role as a father and how it has shifted his perspective and priorities. He acknowledges the insecurities stemming from a lack of recognition for his consistent work in the entertainment industry but emphasizes his current focus on building a strong future for his children. He expresses renewed ambition to return to television, driven by a desire to provide for his family and leverage his unique experience in the industry.