History of Ariana Madix in Timeline

Ariana Madix is a television host, reality television personality, actress, and businesswoman. She gained prominence as a cast member and bartender on Bravo's "Vanderpump Rules" (2013-2024). In 2024, she became the permanent host of "Love Island USA," solidifying her presence in the television industry.

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2013: Joining Vanderpump Rules

In 2013, Ariana Madix started working at Lisa Vanderpump's restaurants and earned a spot on the reality television series Vanderpump Rules.

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December 3, 2019: Release of Fancy AF Cocktails

On December 3, 2019, Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval released their cocktail book Fancy AF Cocktails: Drink Recipes from a Couple of Professional Drinkers.

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March 2023: Sandoval Affair and Media Attention

In March 2023, Ariana Madix became the subject of wide media attention after her partner, Tom Sandoval, was caught having an affair. Madix successfully parlayed her media fame into numerous business endeavors.

March 2023: Filming Buying Back My Daughter

In March 2023, Ariana Madix began filming the Lifetime film Buying Back My Daughter in Vancouver, where she plays a police officer.

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May 26, 2023: Madix's Style Garnering Attention

On May 26, 2023, Rolling Stone noted that "Madix has been serving standout looks" since the scandal and her "outfits have garnered a lot of attention and praise."

June 7, 2023: First Photos of Madix in Buying Back My Daughter

On June 7, 2023, People published the first photos of Ariana Madix as Karen in the film Buying Back My Daughter.

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June 2023: Madix on Glamour Cover

After the breakup, Ariana Madix appeared on the cover of the June 2023 issue of Glamour.

July 7, 2023: Announcement of Dancing with the Stars Appearance

On July 7, 2023, Derek Hough announced that Ariana Madix would appear on season 32 of ABC's Dancing with the Stars.

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July 11, 2023: Guest Appearance on Love Island

On July 11, 2023, Peacock announced that Ariana Madix would make a special guest appearance on the fifth season of Love Island.

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July 18, 2023: Love Island Guest Appearance Airs

On July 18, 2023, Ariana Madix's guest appearance on Love Island aired, where she surprised the new cast in Fiji.

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July 21, 2023: Lipstick Collaboration with Lip Lab

On July 21, 2023, Ariana Madix announced a lipstick collaboration with Lip Lab, consisting of four lipsticks inspired by her life, interests, and ideals.

October 2023: Top Reality Star of the Year

In October 2023, Ariana Madix was placed at number one on Us Weekly's "Top 10 Reality Stars of the Year" list.

November 2023: Special Guest Host on Love Island Games

In November 2023, Ariana Madix was a special guest host in three episodes on the first season of Love Island Games.

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November 2023: Lay's Collaboration

In November 2023, Something About Her teamed up with Lay’s chips to release an exclusive flavor called Lay’s Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup.

December 5, 2023: Release of Single AF Cocktails

On December 5, 2023, Ariana Madix's cocktail book, Single AF Cocktails, was released and became a New York Times best seller.

December 6, 2023: Announcement of Broadway Debut

On December 6, 2023, Ariana Madix announced that she would make her Broadway debut in the role of Roxie Hart in the musical Chicago.

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December 24, 2023: Single AF Cocktails on Best Seller List

On December 24, 2023, Ariana Madix's book, Single AF Cocktails, debuted at number 10 on The New York Times advice, how-to & miscellaneous best seller list.

January 2024: Broadway Debut in Chicago

In January 2024, Ariana Madix made her Broadway theatre debut as Roxie Hart in the musical Chicago.

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January 29, 2024: Broadway Debut in Chicago

On January 29, 2024, Ariana Madix officially made her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in the musical Chicago.

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February 4, 2024: Highest Grossing Non-Holiday Performance Week

BroadwayWorld reported that Ariana Madix's debut week in Chicago had its highest grossing non-holiday performance week in the show's history, with the production grossing $939,177.40 for the week ending February 4, 2024.

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March 2024: Madix Achieves Her Goals

By March 2024, Ariana Madix had accomplished her goals of owning a home, being on Broadway, and hosting a dating show.

March 24, 2024: Broadway Run Extended

Ariana Madix's Broadway run in Chicago was initially extended from March 24, 2024 to April 7, 2024 due to popular demand.

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April 7, 2024: End of First Broadway Run

Ariana Madix's Broadway run in Chicago was extended to April 7, 2024 due to popular demand.

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April 12, 2024: Release of Shoe Collection with DSW

On April 12, 2024, Ariana Madix released an exclusive shoe collection, "The Ariana Madix Collection" with Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW), featuring her favorite styles from DSW.

May 6, 2024: Reprising Role in Chicago

On May 6, 2024, it was announced that Ariana Madix would be reprising the role of Roxie Hart in the musical Chicago.

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May 22, 2024: Grand Opening of Something About Her

On May 22, 2024, the Something About Her sandwich shop officially opened to the public with their grand opening.

September 1, 2024: End of Second Broadway Run

Ariana Madix's second Broadway run in the musical Chicago spanned from August 1 through September 1, 2024.

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September 15, 2024: Hosting Live From E!: Emmy After Party

On September 15, 2024, Ariana Madix was a host at Live From E!: Emmy After Party with NeNe Leakes and Justin Sylvester.

October 2024: Guest Role in Will Trent

In October 2024, Ariana Madix has a guest role in the third season of ABC's police procedural television series Will Trent, where she plays a fictionalized version of herself.

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