'Who cares?': Kristin Cavallari isn't bothered by critics pointing at her 12-year age gap with BF Mark Estes, claims source

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Kristin Cavallari has reportedly found love again in Mark Estes.

The MTV star, as per an insider, is not bothered after reports of her dating a guy 12 years younger came to light.

Kristin Cavallari and her boyfriend Mark Estes are not paying any heed to criticism over their age gap

The source claimed, “They’re two consenting adults who like each other, so who cares? Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but Kristin and Mark aren’t paying attention to the noise."

“Kristin thinks Mark is super hot. He’s very flirtatious, and she’s loving it,” the insider explained, adding "they were down in Mexico for just a few days but had a lot of fun together. It’s still new."

On Tuesday, February 27, they both went public with their relationship on social media. “He makes me happy 🤍” Kristin captioned while sharing multiple photos together. 

Estes was born in October 1999 and completed his graduation from Montana Technological University in December 2023.

The 24-year-old was also a wide receiver for his school’s Orediggers team and goes by the TikTok account Montana Boyz.

Kristin Cavallari was previously married to Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler

Cavallari divorced former Chicago Bears quarterback Cutler in 2020 and was previously linked with comedian Jeff Dye and country singer Chase Rice, as per PageSix.

Kristin acknowledged the years they shared, the memories created, and their pride in the children. She clarified that their separation was a result of two individuals growing apart and requesting privacy as they navigated through this challenging time within their family.

“The thing with Jay is, we aren't getting our divorce because of love lost, which made it really challenging because we were crazy about each other. And so I just decided I didn't want to be in a toxic relationship anymore and I had to break it off," she told Us Weekly.

Kristin and Cutler, share 11-year-old son Camden, nine-year-old son Jaxon and eight-year-old daughter Saylor.

After separating from her husband Jay Cutler two years ago, Kristin shared that she is now open to a new relationship and marriage. In an Instagram Q&A, she revealed that the past two years were crucial for her to "work through some heavy stuff."