Ariana Madix, star of Vanderpump Rules (VPR), has been a familiar face on television for over a decade. However, it wasn’t until her former boyfriend, Tom Sandoval, cheated on her with Rachel “Raquel” Leviss that she started earning significant money. Now, fans are eager to know just how much Ariana is worth after receiving numerous new offers and opportunities.
What Is Ariana Madix’s Net Worth?
As of March 2023, Ariana’s net worth was estimated to be around $1 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. However, the Scandoval fallout proved to be a financial turning point for her. Thanks to a slew of sponsorship deals and opportunities that followed, Ariana’s net worth has doubled to an impressive $2 million as of 2024, according to the same source.
Ariana’s Journey on Vanderpump Rules
Fans first met Ariana during season 1 of Vanderpump Rules when she was bartending at Lisa Vanderpump’s restaurant, Villa Blanca. Although she made regular appearances throughout season 2, she didn’t become a full-time cast member until season 3. Since then, she has been a central figure on the show, which is now in its 11th season, appearing alongside her now ex-boyfriend Tom Sandoval.
The scandal that dramatically impacted her life and career unfolded in March 2023 when Tom’s seven-month affair with Rachel was exposed. After nine years together, the betrayal led to an outpouring of public support for Ariana.
Ariana Madix’s Financial Struggles Before Scandoval
Before her split from Tom, Ariana was facing significant financial difficulties. In a March 12, 2024, episode of Vanderpump Rules, the Florida native revealed just how dire her financial situation had become.
“I remember emailing my agent and my manager, saying, ‘Guys, we really need to start making things happen because I’m not in a good place financially,’” she shared with her female costars.
Ariana attributed her money troubles to purchasing a house with Tom in 2019 and investing in opening a sandwich shop with her friend Katie Maloney.
“When I first started making decent money, we decided to buy a house. Then, I was playing catch-up right until Katie and I found a great location for our sandwich shop. A lot of my money went into that,” she explained, referring to their still-unopened sandwich shop, Something About Her.
“And by March 2023, I was literally down to my last $2,000,” Ariana revealed, underscoring just how close she came to financial ruin.
Career Opportunities After Scandoval
Before the scandal, Ariana already had an impressive acting resume, including roles in TV shows and movies like Anger Management, Dads, Lonely and Horny, Waking Up With Strangers, The Other Two, Dead End, and Paradise City.
After Scandoval, Ariana’s career took off. She landed a role in the Lifetime original movie Buying Back My Daughter and quickly became a sought-after figure for commercial endorsements. Ariana appeared in ad campaigns for Bic razors, Uber One, Bloomingdale’s, Lay’s potato chips, Joyburst energy drinks, and Bellesa sex toys.
Her newfound fame also led to a wider national audience when she joined the cast of Dancing With the Stars for season 32. Not only did she make it to the finals, but her performance also paved the way for her to become a Broadway star.
Ariana took on the iconic role of Roxie Hart in the production of Chicago, making her Broadway debut on January 29, 2024. Several of her Vanderpump Rules co-stars were there to celebrate her success. She is set to continue in the role until March 24, 2024.
What Is the Status of Ariana Madix’s Sandwich Shop Opening?
Something About Her, the sandwich shop Ariana is opening with Katie Maloney, was originally scheduled to open in the summer of 2023. However, due to a series of permitting issues and other complications at their West Hollywood location, the opening has been delayed indefinitely.
Despite this setback, Ariana and Katie have still managed to profit from the venture. During the Vanderpump Rules season 10 reunion, the duo revealed that they earned $200,000 by launching a line of merchandise, including T-shirts and sweatshirts.
“People kept asking, ‘How can we support?’ So, we decided to launch the merch early,” Ariana shared with host Andy Cohen.