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Kristin Cavallari has ‘let go of a lot of control’ since Jay Cutler divorce

For Kristin Cavallari, was about shedding “a lot of control” and simply letting “life unfold.”

Reflecting on the end of her marriage , the reality TV alum — who wed Cutler in 2013 and shares three kids with the ex-quarterback —💫 spoke about how her life has evolved since turning the page꧃ on the relationship.

“[The divorce] was when I let go of a lot of control, and I let life unfold before me instead of trying to plan everything and control everything. I’m way happier and I’m way more at peace in my life, so it’s working for me,” Cavallari, 37, said.

Jay Cutler and Kristin Cavallari announced their divorce in 2020. Getty Images
Their marriage was featured on the E! reality series “Very Cavallari.” NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images

Cavallari, who gained notoriety as a teen on MTV’s beloved reality series “Laguna Beach,” gave viewers a glimpse of her marriage to Cutler, 41, on the E! program “Very Cavallari,” which ran for three seasons from July 2018 to March 2020.

Weeks after the show aiܫred its final episode, the founder of Uncommon James jewelry confirmed she and Cutl🍎er were going their separate ways.

“With great sadness, after 10 years together we have come to a loving conclusion to get a divorce. We have nothing but love and respect for one another and are deeply grateful for the years shared, memories made, and the children we are so proud of. This is just the situation of two people growing apart. We ask everyone to respect our privacy as we navigate this difficult time within our family,” in April 2020.

Kristin Cavallari opened up about her divorce with Jay Cutler in a July 2024 feature with Bustle. Caitlin McNaney for Bustle
The mom of three also opened up about her new relationship with Mark Estes. Caitlin McNaney for Bustle

Ca🦹vallari and Cutler share sons Camden, 11, Jaxon, 10, and 8-year-old daught✃er Saylor.

Cutler, who played for the Broncos, Bears and Dolphins throughout his 12-year NFL career, after stating he “threw a party” when the divorce settlement “came through.”

about the comments a short time later, Cavallari cheekily replied, “I’ve been partying for two years straight.”

Both Cavallari and Cutler have since moved on.

Jay Cutler has since moved on with Samantha Robertson. Instagram/samanthajrobertson
Kristin Cavallari is involved with TikToker Mark Estes. kristincavallari/Instagram

The former first-rou💖nd pick and girlfriend Samantha Robertson in September 2023ꦅ.

Cavallari with 24-ye♉ar-old TikToker Mark Estes in February — with the 13-year age gap fuelinไg internet chatter.

“I understand what it looks like from the outside world of, like, yeah, I’m dating a 24-year-old, but no one in my life has been like, ‘This is weird.’ Everyone’s like, ‘I get it. It makes sense,” Cavallari told Bustle.

“… Emotionally, he’s able to step up to the plate, and he’s shown up for me more than anyone else I’ve ever dated.”