Stephanie Pratt Publicly Rebukes Brother Spencer’s Bid for Los Angeles Mayor

14 February 2026

Stephanie Pratt, the television personality known for her time on The Hills, has sparked headlines with a scathing public denunciation of her older brother Spencer Pratt’s campaign for mayor of Los Angeles, urging voters to reject his bid and openly airing personal grievances that have long simmered beneath the surface. In a series of posts on X on February 14, Stephanie, 39, made clear that she does not believe her reality TV star brother is suited to lead a city of more than four million people, saying that “L.A. does not need another unqualified and inexperienced mayor” and bluntly calling a vote for him “a vote for stupidity.” Her remarks have amplified the spotlight on Spencer’s unconventional political foray and added a deeply personal twist to an already unusual public story.

Spencer Pratt, 42, first announced his intention to run for Los Angeles mayor on January 7, laying out a platform that he described as a mission to expose what he sees as systemic flaws in city governance, particularly in the wake of the devastating Pacific Palisades wildfires that destroyed his home and those of many neighbors. Since then, he has trod a path that has blurred the boundaries between celebrity spectacle and civic ambition, leaning on the kind of name recognition that once made him a divisive and memorable figure on reality television. His bid has drawn commentary both supportive and critical, but it was his sister’s exceptionally blunt critique that has reverberated most loudly in recent days.

In her posts, Stephanie did more than question his qualifications. She also suggested that his motivations are rooted less in public service and more in maintaining relevance and selling his recently released memoir. “He’s just trying to stay famous and sell his memoir, don’t be fooled,” she wrote, reinforcing her belief that his mayoral campaign is an extension of his persona as one of reality television’s most infamous figures rather than a serious bid to tackle the challenges facing Los Angeles. Her comments reflect a stark contrast between her own trajectory as a businesswoman and personality and her brother’s ongoing entanglement with fame.

Stephanie did concede that Spencer has contributed to his local community, noting that he has done meaningful work in the Pacific Palisades, the coastal neighborhood that was ravaged by wildfires last year. Yet she drew a clear line between that localized advocacy and the broader, more complex responsibilities of governing a sprawling metropolis. “I would love him to be mayor of Palisades, but not LA with four million people,” she said, pointing to the vast difference in scope and leadership demands. Her statements have underscored concerns among some voters and observers who view Spencer’s campaign as lacking substantive policy grounding or relevant experience.

The fraught sibling exchange also resurrects memories of the tempestuous relationship between the Pratt family members during their shared years on The Hills, a series that often chronicled interpersonal drama and conflict. Stephanie invoked that history in her rhetoric, referencing past feuds and asserting her stance on issues of vulnerability and support for others rather than those who pursue attention and notoriety. Her public alignment with longtime reality TV co-star Lauren Conrad further highlights the personal layers of her critique, with allegiance and animosity from the past influencing her current perspective.

Spencer’s campaign team has not yet issued a formal response to Stephanie’s comments, leaving open questions about how this fraternal fallout might affect his political prospects. His run for mayor continues amid a competitive field, and whether his sibling’s stark rejection will sway voter sentiment remains to be seen. For now, Stephanie’s bold intervention has added a combustible mix of personal history and public politics to what was already an unconventional mayoral race.