Kristen Doute
Born (1983-02-17) February 17, 1983 (age 41)
Dearborn, Michigan, U.S.
Occupation(s)Television personality, clothing designer, entrepreneur, actress, author, podcast host
Known forjamesmae.co
TelevisionVanderpump Rules (2013–2020)
The Valley (2024–present)
Partner(s)Tom Sandoval (2007–2013)
James Kennedy (2014–2015)
Brian Carter (2016–2019)
Alex Menache (2020–2022)
Luke Broderick (2022–present)

Kristen Doute (born February 17, 1983[1]) is an American television personality, clothing designer, entrepreneur, actress and author.[2] She is best known as a former main cast member of the Bravo reality television series Vanderpump Rules.[3]

Early life

Doute was born and raised in Dearborn, Michigan in Metro Detroit.[4] She is of Lebanese and Irish descent.[5][6]

Career

Television

As 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.[11]

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.[12]

Writing

On 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.[13]

Businesses

In 2014, Doute launched a clothing line, James Mae, named after her nephew and niece.[14] 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.[15]

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".[16][17][18] Their second collaboration with Nocking Point Wines, a rosé called "Basic Witch Potion No. 2", was launched in June 2019.[19][20] 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. [21] On April 13, 2023, Nocking Point Wines announced a relaunch of "Basic Witch Potion No. 1" with Maloney and Doute. [22]

Podcasts

In November 2022, Kristen launched a podcast titled, "Sex, Love...and What Else Matters" with her boyfriend Luke Broderick. [23]

Personal life

Doute 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 James Kennedy in 2015. [24] She dated Brian Carter from 2016 to 2019. Kristen dated realtor Alex Menache from 2020 to June 2022. [25] In December 2022, Doute confirmed she is in a relationship with Luke Broderick. [26]

Filmography

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
2013–2020; 2023 Vanderpump Rules Herself Series regular (seasons 1-8); Guest (season 10), 146 episodes
2015 L.A. Femmes Fatale(s) Scarlet
2015–2018; 2023 Watch What Happens Live! Herself / Guest 15 episodes
2016 Donnie Baker's World Candice Short film
2017 Summer House Herself Episode: "Summer House"
2017 Hollywood Medium Herself / Guest Episode: "Stassi Schroeder & Kristen Doute/Johnny Weir/Nancy Grace"
2018 LadyGang Herself / Guest Episode: "I Woke Up Like This... Single"
2019 Ex-Housewife Herself Episode: "Episode #1.2"
TBA The GOAT Herself Contestant on season 1; Amazon Freevee series[27]
2024 The Valley Herself Main role

Bibliography

References

  1. ^ Doute, Kristen. "not a fan of turning 33". Twitter. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  2. ^ "Vanderpump Rules Star Kristen Doute's James Mae T-Shirt Line Has a '70's Rock and Roll' Vibe". People. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  3. ^ Beck, Catriona (February 20, 2018). "Interview: Kristen Doute". Taylor Magazine. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  4. ^ Doute, Kristen. "Dearborn". Twitter. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
  5. ^ Doute, Kristen. "my mom calls us princesses". Twitter. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  6. ^ Doute, Kristen. "Lebanese". Twitter. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  7. ^ "Kristen Doute". Connor Goldsmith, Literary Agent. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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)
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ "The Valley". Bravo TV Official Site. January 17, 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  13. ^ Jones, Allie (December 7, 2016). "Kristen Doute on Slut-Shaming, Adderall, and Doing Vanderpump Rules Forever". People. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  14. ^ Hamanaka, Kari (May 3, 2019). "Kristen Doute's James Mae Gets Green". WWD. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  15. ^ "Vanderpump Rules Star Kristen Doute's James Mae T-Shirt Line Has a '70's Rock and Roll' Vibe". People. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  16. ^ "The 'Vanderpump Rules' Girls Made a Rosé That Feels 'Like You're Drinking Water'". Glamour. May 31, 2019. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
  17. ^ "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.
  18. ^ ""Basic Witch Potion No. 1" By The Witches of Weho". Nocking Point.
  19. ^ "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.
  20. ^ ""Basic Witch Potion No. 2" By The Witches of Weho". Nocking Point Wines.
  21. ^ Leffler, Samantha (June 9, 2020). "Stassi Schroeder, Kristen Doute's Wine Is Done After Racist Remarks". Us Weekly. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  22. ^ Miller, Victoria (April 15, 2023). "'Vanderpump Rules' Stars Relaunch Business Following Scandal". Heavy.com. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  23. ^ "Sex, Love, and What Else Matters on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. May 11, 2023. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  24. ^ 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.
  25. ^ "Vanderpump Rules' Kristen Doute, Alex Menache Split After 2 Years". June 22, 2022.
  26. ^ Shilliday, Beth (December 22, 2022). "Kristen Doute Reveals She's Dating Her Podcast Cohost Luke Broderick". Life & Style. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  27. ^ "Real Housewives, Bachelor Nation Alums, Love Is Blind Stars and More Reality Faves Vie to Be Named The GOAT". Peoplemag. Retrieved October 12, 2023.

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