‘Siesta Key’ Cast Real Jobs: Careers, What They Do for a Living

You better work! The cast of Siesta Key has some interesting jobs. Juliette Porter, Kelsey Owens, Garrett Miller, Amanda Miller and more are all pursuing their passions outside of the MTV reality show.

Don’t forget, being a cast member on Siesta Key is technically a job. No matter how much fun they have while partying and vacationing during filming, it’s still a time commitment and offering up their privacy. It’s unclear how much each star makes per episode, but it’s safe to say it’s probably a nice chunk of change.

Of course, all of the reality stars also make money as social media influencers by promoting various products, like fashion brands and vitamins, on their platforms for their thousands of followers.

One big question that surrounds Siesta Key — and many shows like it — is whether it’s scripted or not. The answer is … kind of. Yes, the Florida crew was friends before filming and they are portraying themselves, but they sometimes play out producer-fueled situations. In addition, certain scenarios, conversations and dramatic moments are re-shot for various reasons.

For example, a Redditor claimed a local Sarasota reporter witnessed Chloe Trautman and Juliette reshooting “different parts of their conversation a couple times” with the production team while in a noisy restaurant because of people walking into the frame and other naturally occurring interruptions. That’s not to say the cast members are acting by any means.

Former cast member Alex Kompothecras’ father, Gary, is an executive producer and the one who actually pitched the original concept of the show after seeing the antics of his son and his gorgeous pals. “My dad had some buddies come to town, and I took them out fishing,” Alex previously told the Tampa Bay Times in 2017 about his dad. “They thought our lifestyle was pretty unique. I kept hearing, ‘You need to do a show.’ Then my dad called a small production company to help do the pilot.”

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MTV announced they let Alex go following racist comments in June 2020. “We’ve made the decision to cut ties with Alex and are editing the current season to minimize his presence,” the network wrote via Twitter. “He will not be in future seasons of Siesta Key.”

Alex’s dad spoke out about the decision shortly after it was announced. “The family is very disappointed in MTV’s decision and actions,” the wealthy chiropractor told the Tampa Bay Times. “We are exploring all options at this time.”

The reality star is working on other endeavors, and he’s not the only one. Keep scrolling to see the jobs of the Siesta Key cast!

Juliette Porter

Juliette pursued a career in fashion after graduating from Florida State University. She started working at Blend Fashion House, a boutique in Sarasota.
She briefly put her new profession in jeopardy when she agreed to go on a vacation to Greece with then-boyfriend Robby Hayes. The former Bachelorette contestant bought her the lavish trip as a graduation gift, but her boss, Courtney Edbrooke, was less than impressed Juliette was taking a lengthy vacation with less than a week’s notice.

The reality babe shared a photo in March promoting Blend, so it seems she was able to keep her job.

Chloe Trautman

When Siesta Key began, Chloe was finishing up cosmetology school. “I love it. I’m really big into makeup. You don’t see it, but I do all the girls’ makeup, all the girls’ hair, all the time,” Chloe told Cosmopolitan in 2017. “I would love to be a traveling makeup artist for a modeling company or for somebody personally.”
It’s unclear if Chloe finished school, but she has moved on to other endeavors. She launched her lifestyle website, Concept By Chloe, in August 2020. The platform touts itself as a place “where women from all walks of life can get some advice.”

Kelsey Owens

Kelsey dropped out of high school during her junior year to begin an international modeling career. She traveled to Paris, Tokyo, Milan and London from 2013 to 2015 while signed with NEXT Worldwide. She returned and earned her high school diploma in 2016.
According to Kelsey’s LinkedIn, she signed with Wilhelmina Models around the time Siesta Key started and has her job title listed as reality TV personality, model and social media influencer.

In August 2022, Kelsey revealed via Instagram that she had been “cut” from the MTV series with “absolutely no warning.”

“It’s mind blowing and truly disgusting that after working on a show since I was 19 years old — where I’ve shared things about my personal life I wasn’t always comfortable with, revolved my whole life around and put so much effort into — could come to an end in such a disrespectful manner and so abrupt,” she wrote in a lengthy message that month. “Not even a simple: ‘Thank you for sharing the past five years of your life with us.’”

Amanda Miller

Amanda is a calendar girl for Hooters. “Blessed for opportunities like this with such a great company,” Amanda wrote via Instagram in September 2020 to celebrate her fourth year featured in the restaurant’s bikini calendar.
The swimsuit model also attends Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota and frequently shares herself and classmates building sets and working with cameras, so it seems she may pursue a career in film.