‘Vanderpump Rules’ Cast: Then and Now (2024)

While some things never change, the cast of Vanderpump Rules is used to a shake-up … and a touch-up.

Vanderpump Rules was introduced to Bravo viewers during a special episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in January 2013. Season 1 starred Lisa Vanderpump, who was a Beverly Hills Housewife at the time, Stassi Schroeder, Scheana Shay, Jax Taylor, Katie Maloney, Tom Sandoval and Kristen Doute. Tom Schwartz, Tina McDowelle, Peter Madrigal, Laura-Leigh, Frank Herlihy, Mike Shay, Kristina Kelly, Jen Bush and Jeremy Davidson all had recurring roles during the early seasons of the show.

By season 3, Schwartz was upgraded to a series regular and Ariana Madix and James Kennedy had joined the cast. Lala Kent, Faith Stowers and Brittany Cartwright started appearing in season 4.

While the show continued to focus on Stassi, Jax, Kristen, Katie, Schwartz, Sandoval, Ariana, Scheana, Kristen, Lala and James through season 8, news broke in June 2020 that the network was cutting ties with Stassi and Kristen for their racially insensitive comments in the past.

Scroll through for a look at how the cast members have changed over the years:

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‘Vanderpump Rules’ Cast: Then and Now

While some things never change, the cast of Vanderpump Rules is used to a shake-up ... and a touch-up.Vanderpump Rules was introduced to Bravo viewers during a special episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in January 2013. Season 1 starred Lisa Vanderpump, who was a Beverly Hills Housewife at the time, Stassi Schroeder, Scheana Shay, Jax Taylor, Katie Maloney, Tom Sandoval and Kristen Doute. Tom Schwartz, Tina McDowelle, Peter Madrigal, Laura-Leigh, Frank Herlihy, Mike Shay, Kristina Kelly, Jen Bush and Jeremy Davidson all had recurring roles during the early seasons of the show.By season 3, Schwartz was upgraded to a series regular and Ariana Madix and James Kennedy had joined the cast. Lala Kent, Faith Stowers and Brittany Cartwright started appearing in season 4.While the show continued to focus on Stassi, Jax, Kristen, Katie, Schwartz, Sandoval, Ariana, Scheana, Kristen, Lala and James through season 8, news broke in June 2020 that the network was cutting ties with Stassi and Kristen for their racially insensitive comments in the past.Scroll through for a look at how the cast members have changed over the years:

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Stassi Schroeder

Before she was the queen of SUR, Stassi competed on The Amazing Race when she was 16 years old. She went on to appear on the short-lived N series Queen Bees in 2008. Before the cameras started rolling on season 1 of Vanderpump Rules, she had a chin implant.

"It’s one of the best things I ever did and to this day it makes me feel better about myself," she wrote about the procedure in her book, Next Level Basic.

Stassi has also had a breast reduction, lip fillers and Botox over the years.

Us broke the news in June 2020 that Stassi and her now-husband, Beau Clark, were expecting their first child, a baby girl. They welcomed daughter Hartford Charlie Rose in January 2021 and son Messer Rhys in September 2023.

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Jax Taylor

Jax left the show in 2020 after 8 seasons. He and Brittany, who tied the knot in 2019, went on to welcome son Cruz in April 2021. The couple starred on their own spinoff series, Vanderpump Rules: Jax & Brittany Take Kentucky, for one season in 2017. They went on to launch a podcast, “When Reality Hits,” in 2023.

In 2023, Jax competed on the E! Reality show House of Villains. He and Brittany are set to star in the VPR spinoff The Valley. Ahead of the show’s March 2024 premiere, Brittany revealed she and Jax are “taking time apart.” She revealed during a February 2024 episode of their podcast that she’s already moved “into another home.” Us confirmed in August 2024 that Brittany filed for divorce.

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Kristen Doute

After wrapping season 8 of VPR in 2020, Kristen started dating Alex Menache. The couple split two years later in June 2022. Later that year, Kristen moved on with boyfriend Luke Broderick. The couple launched their podcast, “Sex, Love … and What Else Matters,” in November 2022.

Kristen made a cameo during the season 10 finale of VPR, which aired in May 2023. She and Luke are set to star in The Valley alongside Jax and Brittany and newcomers Danny Booko, Nia Booko, Jessica Lally, Michelle Lally, Jason Caperna and Janet Caperna.

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Scheana Shay

Scheana made the move from Lisa’s restaurant Villa Blanca to SUR to film season 1 of Vanderpump Rules. Over the years, the “Good As Gold” songstress has been open about getting Botox but denied having any serious plastic surgery in the past.

“I lost weight. I didn't have work done. Believe what you want. My makeup is better and my face is thinner,” she tweeted in 2016 after a season 4 episode.

She announced in October 2020 that she was pregnant with her and her boyfriend Brock Davies’ first child.

They welcomed their daughter, Summer Moon Honey Davies, in April 2021. Three months later, the pair confirmed that they were engaged.They exchanged vows during a wedding ceremony in Mexico one year later.

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Katie Maloney

Katie has been a full-time cast member since season 1. In addition to her relationship with Schwartz, the former SURver has let cameras follow her struggles with body image. Katie and Schwartz exchanged vows in 2017 before calling it quits in March 2022 after over a decade together.

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Tom Schwartz

Schwartz was promoted from recurring to regular after season 2. While his stint working for Lisa at Pump was brief, he and Sandoval went into business with their reality TV boss and opened up the bar and restaurant TomTom in 2018. He and Maloney split in 2022 after over a decade together.

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Tom Sandoval

Sandoval became public enemy No. 1 in March 2023 when his affair with costar Rachel “Raquel” Leviss came to light. He and Ariana called it quits after nine years of dating in the wake of the scandal. The exes both returned to film season 11 of VPR after their contentious split and Sandoval’s romance with Raquel fizzled.

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Lisa Vanderpump

The SUR owner has been on Bravo since the 2010 premiere of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. While she left the franchise after 9 seasons in 2019, she landed her second spinoff, Peacock’s Vanderpump Dogs, in 2020.

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Ariana Madix

Ariana received an outpouring of support after Sandoval’s 2023 infidelity scandal. She went on to appear on season 32 of Dancing With the Stars later that year, and placed third along with partner Pasha Pashkov. In January 2024, she made her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in the musical Chicago.

She began dating Daniel Wai in March 2023.

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James Kennedy

Working at SUR as a busser at the time, James started dating Kristin in between seasons 2 and 3 of Vanderpump Rules. While the DJ has been part of the cast ever since, he has been fired (and rehired) by Lisa several times over the years.

In 2020, James moved in with Raquel. They got engaged in May 2021 during filming for season 9 of Vanderpump Rules.

During the reunion special, which taped in December 2021, the pair announced that they called it quits. James has since moved on with Ally Lewber.

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Lala Kent

Lala joined the SUR gang for season 4 in 2015. After flings with Jax and James, she introduced fans to her “man” Randall Emmett during season 8. The twosome, who got engaged in September 2018, welcomed their baby girl, Ocean, in March 2021.

Lala and Randall ended their engagement in October 2021 after he was photographed with two women in Nashville.

In March 2024, Kent announced she is expecting her second baby after going through the process of intrauterine insemination (IUI).

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Brittany Cartwright

Brittany joined the cast of VPR during season 4 when she started dating Jax. After several seasons of the show documented their rocky romance, the pair exchanged vows during season 8. Brittany gave birth to her and Jax’s son in April 2021. She is set to star alongside Jax in the 2024 VPR spinoff series, The Valley.

Brittany hinted at marriage troubles in February 2024 before confirming that she and Jax are “taking time apart.” She told her podcast listeners at the time that she had moved out to “take some space for the sake of my mental health.” Brittany added, “I don't know what the future holds but right now my focus is on being the best mom to Cruz.”

Brittany filed for divorce in August 2024 after five years of marriage. She confirmed their date of separation as January 24, 2024, according to court documents obtained by Us.

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Why were Jax and Brittany fired from Bravo? ›

Jax & Brittany Were Fired

Between his serial cheating and breaking up friendships, no one believed he could pull it together to live any resemblance to everyday life. Mostly, it was always Jax's world, and his co-stars were just living in it.

How much does Lala Kent make per episode on Vanderpump Rules? ›

Lala was technically not part of the core cast in the show's early days and was promoted to series regular in 2017—right when these negotiations were going down. Which means she makes at least $25,000 per episode like her archnemesis, Tom Sandoval.

Why were cast members fired from Vanderpump Rules? ›

When reports of Stassi and Kristen filing a false police report against former co-star Faith surfaced, Stassi and Kristen were fired from Vanderpump Rules, citing racist motivations.

Who is the highest paid on Vanderpump Rules? ›

The magazine also reported that Lisa's salary was more than double what Vanderpump Rules' main cast members made, which was $25,000 per episode at the time, making her the highest-paid Vanderpump Rules cast member.

Are Stassi and Beau still together? ›

Stassi Schroeder & Beau Clark

The two later held a formal wedding in Italy in May 2022 and are welcomed their second child, son Messer, in 2023.

What are Jax and Brittany doing now for money? ›

Together, they own a sports bar called Jax's Studio City and run a podcast named “When Reality Hits with Jax and Brittany.” Plus, their newest reality show, “The Valley,” premiered in March.

How much do sur waitresses make? ›

As of Aug 26, 2024, the average hourly pay for a Sur Restaurant in California is $14.21 an hour. While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $17.08 and as low as $8.78, the majority of Sur Restaurant salaries currently range between $11.39 (25th percentile) to $14.71 (75th percentile) in California.

How much money does Stassi Schroeder make? ›

Stassi's net worth is reportedly about $2 million.

Adding to her net worth are the various collaborations she's had over the years.

Does Brock get paid on Vanderpump Rules? ›

Brock Davies Did Not Get Paid For Being On 'Vanderpump Rules' - IMDb. It has recently been revealed that Brock Davies did not get paid for being on Vanderpump Rules. This came to light when Ariana Madix revealed that Daniel Wai was not getting paid.

Does any of the Vanderpump Rules cast still work at Sur? ›

Ariana Madix exclusively told Us in October 2023 that “no one from the cast actually still works at SUR,” despite the Bravo show's tagline claiming it follows Lisa Vanderpump and her “wild group of employees who are working at the eatery while pursuing their dreams.”

Are Kristen and Stassi still friends? ›

Of her relationship with Kristen, who used to be one of her best friends, Stassi told Lewis, “I'm not close with Kristen. We text every now and then, but that's kind of it.”

What happened to Mike Shay? ›

Like his ex-wife, Mike has also found a creative space within the music industry. His X handle lists him as a “rapper/producer/DJ.” Mike is almost a ghost on social media since he hasn't posted on X since 2019, pre-pandemic times. However, he has been linked to Hyro the Hero, an American rapper.

How is Raquel so rich? ›

Raquel Leviss – US$30 million

She's also said to have made bank from brand deals and social media endorsements, reportedly earning as much as US$250,000 per year on social media. Leviss' VPR pay cheque of US$15,000 per episode also contributes to her vast wealth, per the same source.

How does Kristen Doute make money? ›

T-Shirt Designer, Podcast Host — All of Kristen Doute's Ventures in Her Business Empire. Kristen Doute will soon make her reality television return in The Valley, but that's not the only thing keeping the former server busy these days. How is Kristen Doute Bringing Jesse Lally and Michelle Saniei Lally Together?

Is Raquel Suing Bravo? ›

Leviss isn't suing Bravo, but she doesn't let the network off easy. Bravo and the production company Evolution Media aren't defendants in Leviss's suit, but her lawyers didn't let them off the hook.

What are Jax and Brittany doing for jobs? ›

All of her experiences inform her various ventures. Besides her TV roles, Brittany's businesses span hospitality, media, and brand ambassadorship. Last fall, she and her husband teamed up with the owners of Rocco's Tavern, an L.A.-area eatery, and launched their own casual sports bar, Jax's Studio City.

Why didn't Dana come back to Vanderpump Rules? ›

"I was working in healthcare sales which is what I'm still doing now," she said. "I had no intentions on being on television.” Dayna accepted an offer to appear on the show because she was working in stand-up at the time, but she didn't enjoy being on reality TV. However, she says she's much happier now.

Did Bravo cancel Vanderpump Rules? ›

No, Vanderpump Rules Has Not Been Canceled — Here's Why the Show Isn't Filming.

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