Christina Anstead

Christina Anstead (born July 9, 1983) is an American television personality and interior designer who became a household name through her work on HGTV renovation shows. She first gained prominence alongside ex-husband Tarek El Moussa on Flip or Flop, a reality series that followed the couple as they purchased, renovated, and resold properties in Southern California. The show's success made Anstead one of HGTV's most recognizable personalities and helped establish the home renovation genre's popularity in mainstream television. After her divorce from El Moussa, Anstead continued her television career with Christina on the Coast, a show that shifted focus to interior design and home makeovers in a broader scope beyond property flipping. She later launched Christina in the Country, extending her brand to rural properties and expanding her design philosophy. Anstead has become known for her accessible design aesthetic that balances contemporary and farmhouse elements, making renovations feel aspirational yet attainable for viewers. Beyond television, she has built a lifestyle brand including design products and social media presence, leveraging her platform for home décor and wellness content. Her business acumen and media savvy have made her one of HGTV's most successful personalities, demonstrating the evolving nature of celebrity in the digital age where television personalities become entrepreneurs and influencers.