Kristen Doute (born February 17, 1983[1]) is an American television personality, clothing designer, entrepreneur, actress and author.[2] She was a series regular on the Bravo reality television series Vanderpump Rules (2013–2020) for eight seasons and its spin-off series The Valley (2024–present).[3]
Kristen Doute | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 17, 1983 Dearborn, Michigan, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Television personality, clothing designer, entrepreneur, actress, author, podcast host |
| Known for | jamesmae |
| Television | Vanderpump Rules (2013–2020) The Valley (2024–present) |
Early life
editDoute was born and raised in Dearborn, Michigan in Metro Detroit.[4] She is of Lebanese and Irish descent.[5][6]
Career
editTelevision
editAs an aspiring actress, Doute began working as a server at Lisa Vanderpump's restaurant SUR in West Hollywood, California. There, she was cast as an original series regular on Bravo TV's Vanderpump Rules, a spin-off of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. The series follows Vanderpump's employees as they work on building their futures in show business and become entangled in interpersonal drama.[7] On June 9, 2020, it was announced that Kristen was fired for calling the police multiple times on Faith Stowers. Doute and co-star Stassi Schroeder filed a false police report against Stowers for a crime she did not commit.[8] Bravo announced in March 2023, that Doute would return to Vanderpump Rules during season 10 as fans watch the "Scandoval" love triangle play out on their screens.[9]
On May 1, 2023, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Doute will appear in Amazon Freevee's upcoming competition series, The Goat.[10] The show follows fan favorite reality television personalities going through a series of mental, physical, and social challenges with a chance to win a cash prize. The series premiered on May 9, 2024.[11] She was the fourth contestant to be voted off the competition.[12]
On June 28, 2023, Variety reported that a Vanderpump Rules spin-off starring Jax Taylor, Brittany Cartwright and Doute was in early development at Bravo. On January 18, 2024, Bravo released a trailer for the reality series called The Valley, which premiered on March 19, 2024.[13] In May 2024, The Valley was renewed for a second season, with the full cast returning.[14]
Writing
editOn October 21, 2019, it was announced that Doute's first book, He's Making You Crazy, a humorous autobiographical guide to relationships, would be published by Chicago Review Press on June 2, 2020. The book is a collaboration with Michele Alexander. Doute first reported she was working on the book in 2016.[15]
Businesses
editIn 2014, Doute launched a clothing line, James Mae, named after her nephew and niece.[16] The line features graphic tees and sweatshirts for men and women, with classic and vintage rock and roll designs. Doute relaunched James Mae in 2019 with business partner Magen Mattox, maintaining a vintage rock aesthetic and expanding the product line.[17]
In February 2019, Doute and her Vanderpump Rules co-stars, Schroeder and Katie Maloney, launched a pinot grigio wine in partnership with actor Stephen Amell's company Nocking Point Wines, called "Basic Witch Potion No. 1".[18][19][20] Their second collaboration with Nocking Point Wines, a rosé called "Basic Witch Potion No. 2", was launched in June 2019.[21][22] In June 2020, "Basic Witch Potion No.1" and "Basic Witch Potion No.2" were removed from Nocking Point Wines' store following the firings of Doute and Schroeder. [23] On April 13, 2023, Nocking Point Wines announced a relaunch of "Basic Witch Potion No. 1" with Maloney and Doute. [24]
Podcasts
editIn November 2022, Kristen launched a podcast titled, "Sex, Love...and What Else Matters" with her boyfriend Luke Broderick. [25]
Personal life
editDoute dated Tom Sandoval from 2007 to 2013, but the two ended their relationship after it was revealed Doute had an affair with Vanderpump Rules co-star, Jax Taylor. Tom Sandoval also cheated on her with co-star Ariana Madix. She dated co-star James Kennedy in 2014 following her breakup. [26] She dated Brian Carter from 2016 to 2019. Kristen dated realtor Alex Menache from 2020 to June 2022. [27] In December 2022, Doute confirmed she is in a relationship with Luke Broderick. They became engaged in September 2024. [28]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | The Loneliness of the Long Distance Dreamer | Tripping Bikini Girl | Short film |
| 2011 | Behind Your Eyes | Katie Richter | |
| 2011–2013 | The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills | Herself | 4 episodes |
| 2012 | 23 Minutes to Sunrise | Grace | |
| 2013 | Blood on Canvas | Emma | |
| Cha Cha Diva | Show Girl | ||
| 2013–2020; 2023 | Vanderpump Rules | Herself | Main cast: seasons 1-8; guest: season 10; 167 episodes |
| 2015 | L.A. Femmes Fatale(s) | Scarlet | |
| 2016 | Donnie Baker's World | Candice | Short film |
| 2017 | Summer House | Herself | Episode: "Summer House" |
| Hollywood Medium | Episode: "Stassi Schroeder & Kristen Doute/Johnny Weir/Nancy Grace" | ||
| 2018 | LadyGang | Episode: "I Woke Up Like This... Single" | |
| 2019 | Ex-Housewife | Episode: "Episode #1.2" | |
| 2024 | The Goat | Contestant on season 1; 4 episodes[29] | |
| 2024–present | The Valley | Main cast; 12 episodes |
Bibliography
edit- Doute, Kristen (with Michele Alexander). He's Making You Crazy. Chicago: Chicago Review Press, June 2020.
References
edit- ^ Doute, Kristen. "not a fan of turning 33". Twitter. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ "Vanderpump Rules Star Kristen Doute's James Mae T-Shirt Line Has a '70's Rock and Roll' Vibe". People. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ Beck, Catriona (February 20, 2018). "Interview: Kristen Doute". Taylor Magazine. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ Doute, Kristen. "Dearborn". Twitter. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
- ^ Doute, Kristen. "my mom calls us princesses". Twitter. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ Doute, Kristen. "Lebanese". Twitter. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ "Kristen Doute". Connor Goldsmith, Literary Agent. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ Aurthur, Kate; Wagmeister, Elizabeth (June 9, 2020). "Vanderpump Rules Fires Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute for Racist Actions". Variety. United States: Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on June 9, 2020. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
- ^ Tinoco, Bruce Haring,Armando; Haring, Bruce; Tinoco, Armando (March 11, 2023). "Kristen Doute Returning To 'Vanderpump Rules' In Season 10, Throwing Gas On The Scandal Fire". Deadline. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Piña, Christy (May 1, 2023). "Former 'Bachelor,' 'Love Is Blind' and 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Contestants to Compete on Freevee's 'The GOAT'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
- ^ Campione, Katie (May 1, 2023). "Amazon Freevee Greenlights 'The GOAT' Reality Competition Series; Season 1 To Feature Tayshia Adams, Joey Sasso, Lauren Speed-Hamilton & More". Deadline. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
- ^ Grebenyuk, Yana (May 16, 2024). "Kristen Doute Details Plastic Surgery Procedures on The Goat". Us Weekly. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
- ^ "The Valley". Bravo TV Official Site. January 17, 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ Aurthur, Kate (May 9, 2024). "Jax Is Back! (Again): Bravo Renews 'The Valley' for Season 2". Variety. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
- ^ Jones, Allie (December 7, 2016). "Kristen Doute on Slut-Shaming, Adderall, and Doing Vanderpump Rules Forever". People. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ Hamanaka, Kari (May 3, 2019). "Kristen Doute's James Mae Gets Green". WWD. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ "Vanderpump Rules Star Kristen Doute's James Mae T-Shirt Line Has a '70's Rock and Roll' Vibe". People. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ "The 'Vanderpump Rules' Girls Made a Rosé That Feels 'Like You're Drinking Water'". Glamour. May 31, 2019. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
- ^ "The "Witches of WeHo" — Kristen Doute, Katie Maloney-Schwartz, and Stassi Schroeder — Are Releasing a Witchy Wine". Bravo TV Official Site. November 15, 2018. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
- ^ ""Basic Witch Potion No. 1" By The Witches of Weho". Nocking Point.
- ^ "Witches Of Weho "Basic Witch NO. 2" Launch with Kristen Doute, Stassi Schroeder & Katie Maloney Schwartz at Beverly Center". LA Guest List. July 31, 2019.
- ^ ""Basic Witch Potion No. 2" By The Witches of Weho". Nocking Point Wines.
- ^ Leffler, Samantha (June 9, 2020). "Stassi Schroeder, Kristen Doute's Wine Is Done After Racist Remarks". Us Weekly. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ Miller, Victoria (April 15, 2023). "'Vanderpump Rules' Stars Relaunch Business Following Scandal". Heavy.com. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ "Sex, Love, and What Else Matters on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. May 11, 2023. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ Kattalia, Kathryn (October 21, 2019). "Kristen Doute Of 'Vanderpump Rules' Launches Lifestyle Website Vegiholic, And It's A Vegetarian's Dream Come True". Bustle. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ "Vanderpump Rules' Kristen Doute, Alex Menache Split After 2 Years". June 22, 2022.
- ^ Shilliday, Beth (December 22, 2022). "Kristen Doute Reveals She's Dating Her Podcast Cohost Luke Broderick". Life & Style. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ "Real Housewives, Bachelor Nation Alums, Love Is Blind Stars and More Reality Faves Vie to Be Named The GOAT". Peoplemag. Retrieved October 12, 2023.