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Designer to the Stars: Kari Whitman

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Starring Kari Whitman, Where to watch: WE)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Zany decorator perks up celebs' homes.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Generally innocuous, though Whitman is a workaholic and sometimes treats her employees rather firmly. On the upside, she's a successful, confident, passionate businesswoman.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Occasional dangerous behavior -- for example, Whitman driving with her knees (no hands on the wheel).
  • Sex:

    Random talk about dating, being engaged, etc. Some flirting.
  • Language:

    Words like "ass," "bitch," and "dammit" flow freely, while the occasional "f--k" and "s--t" are bleeped.
  • Consumerism:

    Some mention of brands like Frigidaire, though not obvious product placement. Whitman drives a Range Rover. The people who hire her are incredibly rich.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some social drinking. One episode shows Whitman getting a vitamin IV drip.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Designer to the Stars: Kari Whitman

Parents need to know that this reality program follows the life of a celebrity interior decorator. Because viewers see both her work and personal life, there's a good deal of talk about who she finds attractive and her past dating experiences. There's also plenty of cursing, with only the worst words bleeped. Other "highlights" include a shot of Whitman driving with her knees -- her hands entirely off the wheel -- and a scene in which she wipes a dog's behind several times (viewers get an up-close look).

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about their reactions to Whitman's personality. Do you find her strong and confident or bossy and mean? Do you think you'd feel differently if she were a man? In what ways does she act stereotypically female? What does she do that goes against that stereotype? Do you think she would have gotten her own show if her clients weren't famous? Also, Whitman works even when she's wiped out by illness. Is this a good example? What's a healthy balance between work and personal life?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 0.0

    I couldn't believe someone paid for that crap design

    that was a very sad design - or lack there of. first episode watched and will be the last.

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Nebraska
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0

    KARI IS A UNTALENTED WOMAN BESIDES ORDINARY AND GROSS TALKER

    Hi , I just watched the episode where Kari Whitman designed Jessica Alba's parents home. I was completely dissapointed of this lady, KARI WHITMAN's gross language and doubt of her professionalism when doesnt care for the workers' health letting them paint the furniture without proper security clothing or masks and referring to that as a joke, I believe she must change her image as I just dont want to watch her program again, I think is a bad influence for children as they learn from it just how to be a nasty human being. if she were decent it wouldnt matter that she doesn't have any talent people are interested in building and some will watch her preogra...

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 5.0

    I love her passion for animals and decor

    I love watching this show! Kari has great style and her love of animals borders on my own and that is truly hard to find, therefore I have tvo'd it so I don't miss an episode. I only wish I could afford her for my own home.

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