“I grew up with a family that kind of always took care of me. They were always doting over me and I was always like a helpless little child. I think it's been a really big learning experience to be on my own and realize I can conquer things without having someone rescue me.”

American television personality, fashion designer, and author

Whitney Port is an American television personality, fashion designer, and author. Born Whitney Eve Port-Rosenman, she became widely known in 2006 after joining the reality series The Hills. The show followed her and friends Lauren Conrad, Heidi Montag, and Audrina Patridge as they moved through their personal and professional lives. During its production, Port also interned at Teen Vogue and at Kelly Cutrone's People's Revolution, roles that fit her broader work in fashion.