Mark Estes, Kristin Cavallari’s boyfriend replies to criticism about the couple’s wide age gap!
The Hills alum, Kristin Cavallari, 37, and TikToker, Mark Estes, 24 hard-launched their romance in late February 2024. People have raised their eyebrows about the 13-year-gap between the two. Does that bother Mark? He responded to this criticism in an interview to E!News.
Mark Estes responds to criticism about his new relationship
TikToker Mark Estes, 24 is dating reality TV star, Kristin Cavallari, 37. Kristin is thirteen years elder to Mark. Hence, eyebrows have been raised on the couple’s relationship and the wide age gap. Mark responded to the critics who have spoken negatively about the age gap. Mark was talking to E!News along with his Montana Boyz members, Kaleb Winterburn and Kade Wilcox. He said:
“She makes happy, I make her happy,”
“That’s what’s important, so I’m not too worried about the critics, honestly.”
He added that they tune the ‘noise’ out of their lives. They ignore it because what matters to them at the end of the day is their own happiness.
The relationship timeline of the couple
Kristin and Mark did not know each other. But Mark used to adore Kristin. Therefore, he sent a DM to Kristin’s account that said:
“I love you.”
He wanted to send it from his personal account, but by mistake, he sent it from the group’s account. Kristin was perplexed on getting it. Talking about the DM, the former football player said:
“It was a bold one,”
“It was a shot in the dark.”
He did not expect a reply and was stunned to get one. He added:
“We just clicked.”
The Montana Boyz migrated to Nashville where Kristin lives. She showed them around. On her podcast, Let’s be Honest, Kristin had elaborated:
“We went line dancing,”
“And then he asked me to be his Valentine.”
There is great chemistry between the two lovers and their relationship is going strong.
Kristin and her past relationships
The fashion designer had many relationships in the past. She was dating her co-star on Laguna Beach, Stephen Colletti from 2001 to 2004. Stephen was her first love. She was with The Hills castmate, Brody Jenner for two years from 2004 to 2005. Moreover, she was linked to 98 degrees singer, Nick Lachey, in the middle of 2000s.
Later, Kristin dated former football player, Matt Leinart briefly in 2006 before starting a relationship with American actor, Nick Zano in 2006 to 2007. Her The Hills co-star, Justin Brescia was her romantic partner in 2009 and she dated cameraman, Miguel Medina in 2010.
Kristin also had brief encounters with her Laguna Beach co-star, Talan Torriero in 2004 and Captain America star, Chris Evans in 2008. She dated former football player, Jay Cutler and married him in 2013. They have three children together: Camden, 11, Jaxon, 9, and Saylor, 8.
However, the couple split in 2020. She dated comedian Jeff Dye in 2020 and 2021, country musician Chase Rice in 2021, American model and TV personality, Tyler Cameron in 2022, and American singer, Morgan Wallen in 2023 before settling with Mark.
Mark has spent time with her kids. Kristin revealed on her podcast:
“My boys were so excited about him,”
“I think more than anything, my kids are really excited for me. My kids really want to see me happy and I’ve been very good about separating my dating life.”