Kristen Doute
Kristen Doute (born February 19, 1983[1]) is an American television personality, clothing designer, entrepreneur, actress, and author.[2] She is best known for her role on the reality television series Vanderpump Rules.[3]
Kristen Doute | |
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Born | Kristen Doute February 19, 1983 Dearborn, Michigan, United States |
Occupation | Television personality, clothing designer, entrepreneur, author |
Known for | Vanderpump Rules, James Mae, Witches of WeHo, |
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 her option for Vanderpump Rules was not picked up, following accusations by co-star Faith Stowers, who claimed that Doute and co-star Stassi Schroeder filed a false police report against Stowers for a crime she did not commit.[8]
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, co-author of How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days, which inspired the film of the same name starring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey.[9] Doute first reported she was working on the book in 2016.[10]
Businesses
In 2014 Doute launched a clothing line, James Mae, named after her nephew and niece.[11] 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.[12]
In February 2019, Doute and her Vanderpump Rules co-stars, Schroeder and Katie Maloney-Schwartz, launched a pinot grigio wine in partnership with actor Stephen Amell's company Nocking Point Wines, called "Basic Witch Potion No. 1".[13][14][15] Their second collaboration with Nocking Point Wines, a rosé called "Basic Witch Potion No. 2", was launched in June 2019.[16][17]
Personal life
Doute is a vegetarian.[18]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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 | Vanderpump Rules | Herself | Series regular, 145 episodes |
2015 | L.A. Femmes Fatale(s) | Scarlet | |
2015–2018 | Watch What Happens: Live | Herself / Guest | 14 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" |
Bibliography
- Doute, Kristen (with Michele Alexander). He's Making You Crazy. Chicago: Chicago Review Press, June 2020.
References
- Doute, Kristen. "not a fan of turning 33". Twitter. Retrieved 2019-11-07.
- "Vanderpump Rules Star Kristen Doute's James Mae T-Shirt Line Has a '70's Rock and Roll' Vibe". People. Retrieved 2019-11-07.
- Beck, Catriona (2018-02-20). "Interview: Kristen Doute". Taylor Magazine. Retrieved 2019-11-07.
- Doute, Kristen. "Dearborn". Twitter. Retrieved 2019-11-17.
- Doute, Kristen. "my mom calls us princesses". Twitter. Retrieved 2019-11-07.
- Doute, Kristen. "Lebanese". Twitter. Retrieved 2019-11-07.
- "Kristen Doute". Connor Goldsmith, Literary Agent. Retrieved 2019-11-07.
- Aurthur, Kate; Wagmeister, Elizabeth (9 June 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.
- Corinthios, Aurelie (2019-10-21). "Vanderpump Rules' Kristen Doute Is Writing a Book About Her Dating History & Owning Your 'Crazy'". People. Retrieved 2019-11-07.
- Jones, Allie (2016-12-07). "Kristen Doute on Slut-Shaming, Adderall, and Doing Vanderpump Rules Forever". People. Retrieved 2019-11-07.
- Hamanaka, Kari (2019-05-03). "Kristen Doute's James Mae Gets Green". WWD. Retrieved 2019-11-07.
- "Vanderpump Rules Star Kristen Doute's James Mae T-Shirt Line Has a '70's Rock and Roll' Vibe". People. Retrieved 2019-11-07.
- Nast, Condé. "The 'Vanderpump Rules' Girls Made a Rosé That Feels 'Like You're Drinking Water'". Glamour. Retrieved 2019-07-03.
- "The "Witches of WeHo" — Kristen Doute, Katie Maloney-Schwartz, and Stassi Schroeder — Are Releasing a Witchy Wine". Bravo TV Official Site. 2018-11-15. Retrieved 2019-07-03.
- ""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.
- Kattalia, Kathryn (2019-10-21). "Kristen Doute Of 'Vanderpump Rules' Launches Lifestyle Website Vegiholic, And It's A Vegetarian's Dream Come True". Bustle. Retrieved 2019-11-07.