Ariana Madix Biography: Age, Boyfriend, Net Worth, Movies, Height, Instagram

Ariana Madix is an American television personality, actress, model, author, and entrepreneur, best known for her role on Bravo’s reality series Vanderpump Rules and her hosting duties on Love Island USA.

Her multifaceted career, resilience, and dynamic presence have solidified her as a prominent figure in entertainment.

Profile

• Full Name: Ariana Madix
• Stage Name: Ariana Madix
• Born: June 24, 1985
• Age: 39 years old
• Birthplace: Melbourne, Florida, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American Television Personality, Actress, Model, Author, and Entrepreneur
• Height: 5’5″
• Parents: James Madix (father, deceased), and Tanya Karr Madix (mother)
• Siblings: Jeremy Madix (younger brother), and Danielle Madix (older sister)
• Boyfriend: Daniel Wai
• Children: None
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $1 million to $2 million

Early Life and Education

Ariana Madix was born on June 24, 1985, in Melbourne, Florida, to James Madix, of Irish descent, and Tanya Karr Madix, whose ethnicity is not publicly disclosed. She grew up with her younger brother, Jeremy (born 1992), and older sister, Danielle, in a family marked by both support and challenges.

Her father, who passed away in 2013 from a heart attack, struggled with personal issues, often spending time at a dive bar rather than at home, which Ariana discussed in a Glamour interview as influencing her overachieving nature as a coping mechanism. She began riding horses at age six, excelling in competitive equestrian events, and won two national dance championships in cheerleading, pom-jazz, and hip-hop dance.

Ariana graduated from Eau Gallie High School in 2003 and earned dual bachelor’s degrees in Theatre and Broadcast Communications from Flagler College in 2007. She later studied at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, honing her performance skills. While in college, she worked as a costumed character (Ariel, Cinderella, Aurora) at Disney World to support herself financially. Her Irish-American heritage and Christian upbringing shaped her early identity, though she keeps religious details private.

Career

Ariana Madix began her career in New York City, pursuing acting and comedy with roles in CollegeHumor sketches, MTV, and ESPN’s NFL Writers’ Room, leveraging her sports knowledge. She moved to Los Angeles, working as a bartender at Lisa Vanderpump’s Villa Blanca and SUR, which led to her joining Vanderpump Rules as a recurring character in 2013 and becoming a series regular by Season 2.

The Bravo reality show, following the lives of restaurant staff, made her a fan favorite for her wit and no-nonsense attitude. In 2023, she starred as Officer Karen in the Lifetime movie Buying Back My Daughter, part of the “Stop Violence Against Women” campaign, and made guest appearances in shows like Anger Management (2012), Dads (2013), The Other Two, and Paradise City.

She competed on Dancing with the Stars Season 32 (2023), finishing third with Pasha Pashkov, and debuted on Broadway as Roxie Hart in Chicago (January–August 2024), contributing to a record-breaking $939,000 non-holiday week. In 2024, she became the permanent host of Love Island USA, succeeding Sarah Hyland, and appeared as a guest in Will Trent Season 3.

Ariana co-authored Fancy AF Cocktails (2019) with Tom Sandoval and wrote the New York Times bestseller Single AF Cocktails (2023). She launched a lipstick collection with Lip Lab (2023), a shoe collection with DSW (2024), and co-owns a sandwich shop, Something About Her, with Katie Maloney in West Hollywood.

Awards and Nominations

• Winner: Best Reality On-Screen Team, MTV Movie & TV Awards (2023) – Vanderpump Rules (shared with Scheana Shay, Katie Maloney, Lala Kent)
• Winner: Reality Star of the Year, Us Weekly (2023)
• Achievement: Big Apple Film Festival Award (date not specified, for web series work)
• Achievement: Contributed to Chicago musical’s record-breaking non-holiday week ($939,000, 2024)

Her viral “revenge dress” moment in 2023, post-Scandoval, was widely praised, redefining the term in media comparisons to Princess Diana.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @arianamadix
• Facebook Handle: Ariana Madix
• Twitter Handle: @ariana2525
• TikTok Handle: @arianamadix

Personal Life

Ariana Madix resides in Los Angeles, California, and purchased a $1.6 million home in the Hollywood Hills in 2024. A Cancer, she stands at 5’5″ and weighs around 55 kg, with blonde hair and hazel eyes.

She was in a high-profile relationship with Vanderpump Rules co-star Tom Sandoval from 2014 to March 2023, ending due to his seven-month affair with Raquel Leviss, dubbed “Scandoval.” The scandal, a major storyline in Season 9, led to widespread fan support for Ariana, who discovered the affair via videos on Sandoval’s phone.

She began dating fitness trainer Daniel Wai in April 2023, meeting him at a friend’s wedding in Mexico, and they appeared together at Coachella. Ariana has expressed that Wai, a “50/50 partner,” has opened her mind to the possibility of children, despite previously stating she did not want them.

She remains close with her mother, Tanya, and brother, Jeremy, often sharing tributes to them online. In 2018, she revealed a cancer diagnosis, successfully treated with surgery. Ariana supports mental health awareness and participates in charity events, maintaining a positive public image.

Filmography

• CollegeHumor Originals (2009–2015) – Various roles (10 episodes)
• Working It Out (2010) – Bar girl
• Killer Eye: Halloween Haunt (2011) – Minor role
• Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader (2012) – Minor role
• Anger Management (2012) – Melanie
• Dads (2013) – Minor role
• Dirty Dealing (2014) – Named role
• Dead End (2014) – Named role
• Waking Up with Strangers (2018) – Chloe Shrager
• Paradise City (2021) – Guest role
• The Other Two (2021) – Guest role
• Buying Back My Daughter (2023) – Officer Karen
• Will Trent (2024) – Guest role (Season 3)
• Vanderpump Rules (2013–2024) – Herself (series regular)
• Dancing with the Stars (2023) – Contestant (Season 32, 3rd place)
• Love Island USA (2023) – Guest appearance; (2024) – Permanent host
• Chicago (Broadway, 2024) – Roxie Hart

Net Worth

Ariana Madix’s estimated net worth is $1 million to $2 million. Her income stems from Vanderpump Rules (approximately $25,000 per episode), acting roles, her Broadway debut, hosting Love Island USA, and book royalties from Single AF Cocktails and Fancy AF Cocktails.

Additional revenue comes from her sandwich shop, Something About Her, and brand partnerships with Lip Lab, DSW, and Frankie Rose Cosmetics.