Last updated on: February 17, 2025

Dennis Cavallari‘s most famous role is as the father to Kristin Cavallari. Kristin Cavallari is an American television personality who has been known for her roles on Laguna Beach, and The Very Cavallari. Dennis was a real-estate developer for SteelWave. He founded the Cavallari group, a real estate company.

Quick Facts About Dennis Cavallari

Family Background

Dennis was married to Judith Spies Eifrig. Kristin is her mother. Kristin’s parents divorced when she was young. Kristin moved to Illinois with her mother after the divorce. She moved to Laguna Beach with her father later, when she was in high school.

Dennis remarried Nicole King in 2003. They were married for 10 years before divorcing. Nicole accused him to cheating which caused their separation.

Dennis is of Italian descent. Dennis’ family immigrated from Italy to America in 1903.

Dennis Cavallari’s Children

Dennis has three children.

Michael Cavallari — Kristin’s elder brother who tragically passed away on December 10, 2015

Kristin Cavallari- His best-known daughter, a reality television star and businesswoman.

Gabriel Tamora Cavallari — Kristin’s brother.

Kristin Cavallari and Her Father

Kristin spoke about her relationship with Dennis. She said she didn’t feel a strong connection with Dennis. After Michael’s death, this became even more apparent. She realized that her brother was closer to their father than she was.

Kristin made the decision to end all communication with Dennis in 2021. She described it as a liberating decision. She said that she “longed for a relationship with someone” she had never really experienced with him.

Kristin called her father “a narcissist”. She said that he would make her feel insecure at times. He would also put her up on a pedestal when it was convenient for him. After an incident with her children, she cut off all contact. She felt that he had crossed a boundary, and this was the last straw.

Kristin Cavallari’s Children

Kristin has three children. Her ex-husband Jay Cutler, a former NFL quarterback, shares custody of her three children. Her children are:

Camden Jack was born on August 8, 2012.

Jaxon W. was born on May 7, 2014.

Saylor J. was born on November 23, 2015.

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Why is Dennis Cavallari making news?

Kristin is open about her relationship with her father. She shared details of their estrangement in her podcast let’s be honest. She claimed that their relationship was strained for many years. She said that Dennis’s behavior towards her children was the breaking point.

Before this incident, their relationship was already rocky. She knew that after the incident she would have to leave. They haven’t spoken since 2021.