Spencer Pratt Talks Support from Hollywood and His Mayoral Run

Spencer Pratt, known for his rise on MTV’s “The Hills,” claims that many in Hollywood back his critiques of Los Angeles leadership but are too fearful to voice their support publicly. Now 41, Pratt is campaigning for the mayoral position in Los Angeles and has authored a memoir titled “That Person You Hated.”

In discussions away from the spotlight, often in the comfort of restaurants, celebrities have expressed their questions and gratitude towards him without revealing their names. “I know real A-list stars are with me,” Pratt shared. “I’ve had conversations where they’ve asked me anything for about 20 minutes, and then thanked me for what I’m doing. But they understand that being open about it could endanger their careers that they have worked on for decades.”

He acknowledges the risks tied to public expression and maintains that he doesn’t fault those who remain quiet. “It’s similar to firefighters not disclosing the truth out of fear of retaliation,” he reflected. “Whether a public official or a celebrity, it’s a common fear. Everyone knows what’s really going on but remains silent.”

Pratt believes this culture of silence extends beyond Hollywood, reflecting a broader dilemma in Los Angeles where individuals witness issues but hesitate to speak out. Ironically, he admits that he, too, was once part of this silence.

“The loss of my house in the wildfires really jolted me,” he confessed. “I had previously kept my head down, watching TV, pretending that everything was fine. But once it was gone, it became easier to voice my opinions.”

Realizing he had to take action, Pratt’s journey into politics sparked not just from losing his home, but from frustration with the city’s leadership, particularly with no one stepping up to challenge Mayor Karen Bass. “It’s like divine timing, I suppose,” he said, explaining how both his political ambitions and memoir came about at the same time.

His memoir dives into his reality TV journey and the persona he crafted for fame. “I wanted it to be fun,” he noted, adding that sometimes things went awry. Early on, advice from David Foster encouraged him to embody a character akin to Simon Cowell, which he admits, perhaps, went a bit too far.

Reflecting back, he acknowledges the chaos he brought upon himself in pursuit of drama but insists it carried a purpose – financial gain. “I was never doing it for nothing.”

He shares that people often mix up his on-screen character with the real him. “It’s about understanding who I was and who I am now,” he said. Pratt feels that, as he distances himself from that past, he starts to see even his controversial years in a new light.

Despite his rocky history, Pratt claims he holds no regrets. “Every experience, even the painful ones, have shaped me into someone ready to confront leaders like Karen Bass,” he stated. He believes his past failures have been essential lessons, preparing him for the challenges he now faces.

In closing, he emphasized that even his mistakes became training grounds, paving his way for future endeavors.

Pratt’s memoir, “That Person You Hated,” is now available.