LOS ANGELES (VINnews) – Stephanie Pratt, who months ago dismissed her brother Spencer Pratt’s candidacy for Los Angeles mayor as “stupidity,” has dramatically shifted her position and is now publicly supporting his campaign.

In a statement shared with Vanity Fair and reported Wednesday, Stephanie Pratt admitted she had been among the first to discourage voters from backing her brother.

“I admit I was the first person to tell people that they were idiots if they voted for my brother,” she said. “Wow, was I wrong.”

She credited Spencer Pratt with dedicating himself since the devastating Palisades fires to investigating “the facts, the mistakes, the negligence and uncovering the truth that they never wanted us to know.”

Spencer Pratt, the former “The Hills” reality television star, announced his candidacy for mayor in January 2026, one year after losing his home in the wildfires. The nonpartisan primary election is scheduled for June 2.

Earlier this year, Stephanie Pratt had been sharply critical, warning that a vote for her brother would be “a vote for stupidity” and questioning his qualifications to lead a city of roughly 4 million people.

The family reversal comes as Spencer Pratt has seen a surge in the polls, drawing support from voters frustrated with issues including homelessness, crime and the city’s response to recent fires. Recent polling has placed him as a notable contender in the crowded race.

Political observers note that endorsements from family members, particularly those who were previously vocal critics, can signal broader shifts in public sentiment. Whether Stephanie Pratt’s change of heart reflects wider attitudes among Los Angeles voters remains to be seen as the primary approaches.