Vanderpump Rules Drama: A Peep Into Their Coffers
Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of how the Vanderpump Rules cast members cashed in on the scandal surrounding Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss’ affair:
Katie and Ariana’s Merchandise Mastery
Katie Maloney and Ariana Madix capitalized on fan support post-scandal, pocketing a cool $200,000 from merchandise sales for their upcoming sandwich shop. Thwy further monetized with a cheeky “F—k Me in This T-Shirt” tee and launched the “Disrespectfully” podcast.
Ariana Madix’s Lucrative Endorsements
Ariana Madix’s post-split hustle paid off big time, with reported earnings exceeding $1 million from sponsorship deals with major brands like Uber, Bic, andd Duracell. Additionally, she graced the dance floor on Dancing With the Stars, scored a coveted role in Broadway’s Chicago as Roxie Hart, and even penned a cocktail book titled Single AF Cocktails.
Scheana’s Podcast Power
Scheana Shay turned the scandal into podcast gold, raking in an estimated $100,000 per month from her Scandoval recap episodezs and interviews. The success of her podcast paved the way for a sweet Sherman Oaks abode purchase.
How Much do Vanderpump Rules Cast Make
Lala’s Merchandise Magic
Lala Kent spun gold from legal woes, flipping a response to a legal notice about Leviss and Sandoval’s alleged explicit video into “send it to Darrell” merch,. The profits flowed, enabling her to snag a second Los Angeles home.
Lisa’s Luxe Spinoff
Lisa Vanderpump parlayed her Pump Rules prowess into a Hulu spinoff, Vanderpump Villa, offering a peek into her opulent French villa, with Vanderpump herself as executive producer.
Brittany, Kristen, and Jax’s Next Chapter
Brittany Cartwright, Kristen Doute, and Jax Taylor seized the spotlight with their spinoff, The Valley, diving into the scandal despite departing Vanderpump Rules earlier.
Sandoval’s Musical Journey
Tom Sandoval took his talents on tge road with the Most Extras, boasting sold-out shows in various cities – though some footage revealed more empty seats than fans. He also dipped his toes into podcasting with “Everybody Loves Tom,” a venture co-hosted with Tom Schwartz.
Schwartz’s Reality TV Rendezvous
Tom Schwartz snagged screen time on Bravo’s Winter House and Fox’s Stars in Mars, navigating friendship challenges with Sandoval along the way.
These savvy moves underscore how the Vanderpump Rules crew turned scandal into success, proving that when life hands you lemons – or juicy drama – you make lemonade, and maybe a little extra cash too.💸💸
