She has starred in two hit TV series, written two New York Times Best-Sellers, and created a fashion line, all before the age of 24. 

Somehow, despite all of this success, Lauren Conrad has been able to maintain an image as a “normal girl.”

Starting on “Laguna Beach,” Conrad was the relatable girl-next-door type with whom audiences could most easily sympathize.  Conrad went on to star in her own show, “The Hills,” which she eventually decided to part from during its fifth season.  In 2009, Conrad became a published author with her bestselling “L.A. Candy,” the sequel to which was released earlier this month and is already on top of the New York Times Bestselling list. 

Especially on “The Hills,” Conrad was always the one who seemed the most mature and substantive. 

Conrad set a good example for young girls by being confident.  While her former costar, Heidi Montag, recently made headlines for additional plastic surgeries that left her looking like a poor alien impersonation of a beautiful woman, Conrad healthily maintains her body image by exercising.

Conrad has also worked with numerous charity organizations. In 2008, she joined forces with the mark make-up line and created the organization called “m.powerment.” According to meetmark.com, the organization works to “bring awareness to—and help educate—young women about the potential for abusive relationships to impact their lives and to help them recognize the signs of healthy relationships.”

Having a strong young role model like Conrad to look up to will help young women avoid involvement in abusive relationships.

Conrad has continuously set herself apart from other young starlets through her hard work and dedication to these young girls, who she knows idolize her.

Caitie Beth Shauck can be reached for comment at [email protected]