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"Laguna Beach Cast Gathers for 20-Year High School Reunion: A Memorable Night"

2024-12-01

On Saturday, November 30, 2024, the cast of Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County came together once again. Lauren “LC” Conrad, Stephen Colletti, Dieter Schmitz, and many other stars of the hit MTV show gathered for the 20-year reunion of Laguna Beach High School's Class of 2004. Conrad, now 38 years old, shared photos on her Instagram Stories, beginning with a heartfelt thank-you to Hotel Laguna for hosting the event. “We had such an amazing time celebrating our 20-year high school reunion last night! … It was truly a beautiful night,” she wrote, as a mother of two. One of the photos she shared was of her “Lauren Tell (Conrad)” name tag, which featured a nostalgic headshot with 2000s-style thin brows and highlights. She also posed with classmates Schmitz, 38, and Phillips, 38, in front of an ocean sunset, all smiling radiantly.

Conrad's Instagram Stories

Conrad's Instagram Stories became a window into this special reunion. She documented every moment, from the initial gathering to the fun-filled activities. The photos and videos she shared gave her followers a glimpse into the nostalgia and joy of the event. It was clear that this reunion was a moment that the cast had been looking forward to for a long time.

Group Shots and Photo Booths

Both Conrad and another Laguna Beach alum, Morgan Smith, 39, posted shots of the official photo booth photos they took at the reunion. In one, Conrad, Smith, and fellow alum Christina Sinclair posed together in the photo booth, smiling and showing off their reunion badges. Another set of photos showed Schmitz, Colletti, and more joining them for group shots. These photos captured the essence of the reunion, with the cast members coming together after all these years.

Nostalgia Reunites: The Laguna Beach Cast Comes Together

The cast members also paid tribute to the hit series' iconic theme song, Hilary Duff's “Come Clean.” Smith even posted a clip of a Laguna Beach sunset set to the track, adding to the nostalgic atmosphere. Lauren “Lo” Bosworth was among those who did not appear to be in attendance, while others like Kristin Cavallari, who was from a different class, were not part of this particular reunion. Since the show ended in 2006, the cast has only come together a few times. In September, Talan Torriero, 38, commemorated the 20th anniversary by reuniting with Colletti, 38, and Jason Wahler, 37, for a nostalgic TikTok. In the clip, the trio struck poses to “Come Clean” as on-screen text read, “On this day 20 years ago the first ep of laguna beach premiered.” In the comments, Torriero added, “What a wild ride.” Several cast members also reunited ahead of the November 2020 presidential election to promote voter registration and again in April 2023 when Cavallari featured them in a campaign video for her lifestyle brand. This reunion was not just a gathering of old friends but a celebration of a part of their lives that had a significant impact on their careers and memories.