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Spencer Pratt, once known for stirring the pot on MTV’s The Hills, is now at the center of a very real, very personal battle. After losing his home in the devastating January 2025 Pacific Palisades wildfire, Pratt has become an outspoken critic of the government agencies he believes are responsible. At 42, he’s traded televised drama for political advocacy.
A wildfire that changed everything
The Pacific Palisades fire was one of the deadliest in California’s history. With over 6,000 structures destroyed and a death toll of twelve, it marked a turning point not only for the devastated communities but also for Spencer Pratt and his family. The fire consumed both his 2,200-square-foot home and the nearby house belonging to his parents. Today, he and his wife Heidi Montag live in Santa Barbara with their children.
Their loss didn’t stop at personal tragedy. Spencer and Heidi have joined legal action against the city of Los Angeles and, in particular, the Department of Water and Power, which Spencer holds largely responsible. Speaking out with a determination that surprises many who only remember his scripted persona, he says this wasn’t an accident—it was government failure.
From reality star to real-world activism
There’s something striking about watching Spencer Pratt speak before federal lawmakers in Washington. After years of playing the villain, he’s now a man on a mission—meeting with officials like Attorney General Pam Bondi and Senator Rick Scott, looking for answers and demanding reforms. Kelly Loeffler, the former SBA chief, has also expressed support for his efforts. To read Gwen Stefani headlines magical 2025 Disney Christmas Parade
Spencer insists his fight isn’t about party politics. Even as California Democrats like Governor Newsom and L.A. Mayor Karen Bass push back against his accusations, dismissing them as partisan noise, Pratt stands by his point: “If Newsom and Bass were Republicans, I’d be doing the exact same thing.” His focus is on accountability, not ideology.
As someone who’s spent years building an audience through reality TV, then later on social media—the shift feels genuine and deeply personal. There’s frustration in his voice when he talks about FireAid misusing relief funds, and visible pain when he describes how preventable the destruction was.
A different kind of spotlight
But even in grief and activism, Spencer remains connected to the world that made him famous. He and Heidi have started a new video podcast called The Fame Game, filmed right on the scorched remains of their former home. It’s raw and personal—episodes touch on life after disaster, bureaucracy, and even Spencer’s ongoing health struggles linked to toxic exposure from the fire.
Guests, like former sheriff Alex Villanueva, add a political edge, but the tone stays grounded in personal experience. And that’s probably where Spencer is most convincing today—not as a crusader draped in causes, but as a father trying to rebuild his life, a public figure using his platform differently than before.
In parallel, they’re still creating. Heidi released a second studio album in May, and there’s an unscripted series in development at Hulu, although no release date has been confirmed. When I hear Spencer talk about these projects, it’s clear how much the mix of art and real-life pain defines this chapter of his life. To read Toho expands into Europe with bold anime distribution moves
What’s next for Spencer Pratt?
- He’ll appear as himself in an upcoming indie film directed by James Franco.
- His memoir, The Guy You Loved to Hate: Confessions From a Reality TV Villain, will be published in January by Simon & Schuster.
- The Fame Game video podcast continues to air from their burned property.
- Legal proceedings against city officials and agencies are ongoing.
Despite what seems like a total reinvention, Spencer hasn’t abandoned the person he once was. “I just want to be back in my house, feeding my hummingbirds, making my TikToks, going on reality shows,” he told a reporter recently. That line stayed with me. Because behind the headlines and litigation, there’s still a guy who liked his simple joys—and who never expected to end up fighting a system he barely used to understand.
