Kristin Cavallari Expresses Gratitude for Her Marriage to Jay Cutler: No Regrets, Only Thankfulness

Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler have parted ways, but Cavallari, 36, doesn't harbor regrets about their marriage. On the latest episode of Dear Media’s “Let’s Be Honest With Kristin Cavallari” podcast, she fielded listener questions, including one about marrying young.

In response, she expressed, “No, I don’t because as cliche as it is, I really think everything I’ve gone through has made me who I am.” The reality star-turned-entrepreneur, who shares three children with Cutler, reflected on the positives that stemmed from their union. “It got me my three kids, but it got me to Franklin, Tennessee. It ultimately led me to launch Uncommon James because I was living in Chicago and really needed something to do. And I’m so thankful for that. That’s what I’m the most proud of professionally.”

Having tied the knot with Cutler at 23 in 2013, Cavallari acknowledged the transformative nature of life, stating, “As you get older, I’ve always said, I feel like life is like building blocks and it all kind of really starts to make sense.”

Despite the challenges and eventual divorce, Cavallari expressed gratitude for her time with Cutler, emphasizing, “I’m so thankful for my time with my ex. I mean, so thankful! It ultimately led me to finding myself. I learned a lot. There were some f–king hard times, but now that I’m on the other side of it, I’m so thankful for it. I’m thankful for it all because I find that in the most challenging times, that’s where the most growth is.”

Her lack of regret doesn't translate into an endorsement of early marriage, as she stated, “Am I gonna tell my kids to wait until they’re in their 30s to get married? Yeah, probably. Just because you change so much.”

Reflecting on personal growth, Cavallari highlighted the importance of evolving and growing continuously, a perspective shaped by her experiences. She expressed, “I guess it’s really about finding someone that you can evolve and grow with, but it’s hard when you’re that young to find that. Or at least it was for me.”

In September, Cavallari disclosed that she's dating and would consider marriage again. Despite challenging dates, she maintains belief in marriage and love, saying, “I still very much believe in marriage and love. I was just really young when I met my ex. So, yeah. I’m open to it — even after all these horrible dates!”

When it comes to what she's seeking in a partner, confidence takes center stage. “Someone who’s secure. A lot of guys want to be needed, so I need someone who’s very, very confident,” she explained. With a content and independent life, she emphasized the importance of a partner who can add joy to her life.