Patridge launched her Hollywood career appearing on the reality show The Hills and then landed a minor role in Into the Blue 2: The Reef. The movie was released straight to DVD on April 21, 2009. Patridge has appeared in the TV series Mad TV and Do Not Disturb.
In August 2008, she was cast as Megan in Sorority Row; production was carried out from October 2008 to early 2009, and the film was released on September 11, 2009.
Patridge appeared in seven Carl's Jr. commercials during 2009. She also has a small minor role/cameo in the 2011 comedy/drama Kids in America. She has denied rumors that she will play the part based on her friend Lauren Conrad in the film LA Candy based on the book by Conrad. If she signs to the role, this will be her first lead role.
