History of Ariana Madix in Timeline
Ariana Madix is a prominent figure in television, known for her roles as a reality television personality, actress, and businesswoman. She gained significant recognition as a cast member and bartender on Bravo's Vanderpump Rules from 2013 to 2024. In 2024, she expanded her career by becoming the permanent host of Love Island USA, further solidifying her presence in the entertainment industry.
2003: High School Graduation
In 2003, Ariana Madix graduated from Eau Gallie High School.
2007: College Graduation
In 2007, Ariana Madix graduated from Flagler College with a dual bachelor's degree in Theatre and Broadcast Communications.
2010: Appearance in Working It Out
In 2010, Ariana Madix appeared in the film Working It Out.
2011: Appearance in Killer Eye: Halloween Haunt
In 2011, Ariana Madix appeared in the film Killer Eye: Halloween Haunt.
2012: Appearance in Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader
In 2012, Ariana Madix appeared in the film Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader.
2013: Vanderpump Rules Cast Member
In 2013, Ariana Madix became a cast member and bartender on the Bravo reality television series Vanderpump Rules.
2013: Joins Vanderpump Rules
In 2013, Ariana Madix earned a spot on the reality television series Vanderpump Rules, following working at Lisa Vanderpump's restaurants SUR and Villa Blanca.
2014: Relationship with Tom Sandoval
Ariana Madix was in a relationship with Tom Sandoval starting in 2014.
November 2017: Ariana Nudist Lip Set Release
In November 2017, Ariana Madix released a holiday lip kit, "Ariana Nudist Lip Set" with Frankie Rose Cosmetics, consisting of three nude-colored lipsticks.
2018: Appearance in Dirty Dealing 3D
In 2018, Ariana Madix appeared in the film Dirty Dealing 3D.
2018: Skin Cancer Diagnosis and Surgery
In 2018, Ariana Madix had surgery to remove a tumor after being diagnosed with skin cancer and became an ambassador for The Skin Cancer Foundation.
December 3, 2019: Fancy AF Cocktails Book Release
On December 3, 2019, Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval released their cocktail book Fancy AF Cocktails: Drink Recipes from a Couple of Professional Drinkers by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
February 2022: Reveals Eating Disorder Struggle
In February 2022, Ariana Madix revealed that she had been struggling with an eating disorder when she joined Vanderpump Rules but has recovered since.
2022: Plans to open Something About Her
In 2022, Ariana Madix and her Vanderpump Rules co-star Katie Maloney announced plans to open a sandwich shop and wine bar called Something About Her.
March 2023: Filming Buying Back My Daughter
In March 2023, Ariana Madix began filming the Lifetime film Buying Back My Daughter in Vancouver, playing a police officer investigating a sex trafficking case.
March 2023: Scandoval
In March 2023, Ariana Madix's partner of almost 10 years, Tom Sandoval, was caught having an affair with Raquel Leviss, leading to wide media attention.
May 26, 2023: Media Coverage of Ariana's Style
On May 26, 2023, Rolling Stone interviewed Ariana's stylist, Emily Men, who noted that "Madix has been serving standout looks" since the scandal, garnering attention and praise.
June 7, 2023: People Publishes First Photos of Ariana as Karen
On June 7, 2023, People published first photos of Ariana Madix as Karen in Buying Back My Daughter.
June 2023: Glamour Cover
After the breakup, Ariana Madix appeared on the cover of the June 2023 issue of Glamour.
July 7, 2023: Dancing with the Stars Appearance Announced
On July 7, 2023, Derek Hough announced that Ariana Madix would appear on season 32 of ABC's Dancing with the Stars.
July 11, 2023: Love Island Guest Appearance Announced
On July 11, 2023, Peacock announced that Ariana Madix would make a special guest appearance on the fifth season of Love Island.
July 18, 2023: Love Island Guest Appearance Airs
On July 18, 2023, Ariana Madix's guest appearance on Love Island aired.
July 21, 2023: Lipstick Collaboration Announced
On July 21, 2023, Ariana Madix announced a lipstick collaboration with Lip Lab, consisting of four lipsticks.
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 and appeared on the magazine cover.
November 2023: Love Island Games Special Guest Host
In November 2023, Ariana Madix was a special guest host in three episodes on the first season of Love Island Games.
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: Single AF Cocktails Book Release
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: Announces Broadway Debut in Chicago
On December 6, 2023, Ariana Madix announced that she will make her Broadway debut in the role of Roxie Hart in the musical Chicago.
December 24, 2023: Single AF Cocktails Debuts on Best Seller List
On December 24, 2023, Ariana Madix's second cocktail book, Single AF Cocktails, debuted at 10 on The New York Times advice, how-to & miscellaneous best seller list.
2023: Separation from Tom Sandoval
In 2023, Ariana Madix separated publicly from Tom Sandoval after his affair with Raquel Leviss was revealed.
2023: Future Goals
In a 2023 interview with Us Weekly, Ariana Madix revealed that in the future she would like to own a home, be on Broadway, and be the host of a dating show.
January 2024: Broadway Debut in Chicago
In January 2024, Ariana Madix made her Broadway theatre debut as Roxie Hart in the musical Chicago.
January 29, 2024: Broadway Debut in Chicago
On January 29, 2024, Ariana Madix made her Broadway debut in the role of Roxie Hart in the musical Chicago.
February 4, 2024: Highest Grossing Week for Chicago
For the week ending February 4, 2024, BroadwayWorld reported that Ariana Madix's debut week in Chicago had its highest grossing non-holiday performance week in the show's history, grossing $939,177.40.
March 2024: Accomplishment of 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
Due to popular demand, Ariana Madix's Broadway run in Chicago was extended from March 24, 2024, to April 7, 2024.
April 7, 2024: End of Extended Broadway Run
Ariana Madix's extended Broadway run in Chicago ended on April 7, 2024.
April 12, 2024: The Ariana Madix Collection Release
On April 12, 2024, Ariana Madix released an exclusive shoe collection, "The Ariana Madix Collection" with Designer Shoe Warehouse.
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.
May 22, 2024: Something About Her Grand Opening
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 as Roxie Hart in Chicago ended on September 1, 2024.
September 15, 2024: Hosts 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, Variety announced that 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.
2024: Love Island USA Host
In 2024, Ariana Madix became the permanent host of Love Island USA.
August 2025: Guest Role in St. Denis Medical
In August 2025, Deadline announced that Ariana Madix landed a guest role as Dr. Emerson on the second season of NBC's sitcom St. Denis Medical.
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