The Hills star Stephanie Pratt is ready to step out of big brother Spencers shadow—and we have the photos to prove it.

MAXIM: Was it fun to do this shoot and not be the little sister for once?

Stephanie Pratt: Even in high school it was, Oh, youre Spencers little sister. When we got on TV it was, We hate Spencers little sister because shes related to Spencer! Ive never had my own name, so this is exciting.

MAXIM: A lot of people think The Hills is fake. Can you confirm that all the juicy melodrama is legit?

SP: None of us have studied acting. We cant cry on the spot. My brother really didnt talk to me for eight months because I went to Lauren Conrads birthday party! I think all of us have had the feeling that it would be easier to be on a scripted show.

MAXIM: Has TV helped your love life?

SP: Ugh. The guys in L.A. are so awful. I feel like I know half of them, and the other half I dont want to know. Theyre all wearing Ed Hardy shirts and trucker hats that say female body inspector. But Im not looking for someone. I do not want to find my Mr. Right at 23.

Check out the full interview with Stephanie Pratt in the January issue of Maxim, on newsstands now.

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