When it came to her 2023 career pivot, Ann Maddox was in full carpe diem mode. The Florida native became known to Bravo fans in Vanderpump Rules Season 11 as Tom Sandoval’s personal assistant.
Ann previously admitted that the job became increasingly “stressful” as she also served as a go-between for Tom and his ex-girlfriend/housemate, Ariana Madix. As the season drama played out, Ann seized the opportunity to leave Tom Sandoval Inc. and interviewed to be Ariana’s new assistant – a move that effectively ended her working relationship with Tom.
Ann Insists No Hard Feelings Towards Tom
Although Ann wasn’t hired as Ariana’s assistant, she did secure a position at Ariana and Katie Maloney’s new sandwich shop, Something About Her. Tom said the decision was “a huge conflict of interest” and felt “like a betrayal.” However, Ann told Us Weekly she wouldn’t have done anything differently. I feel really bad, dude. I’m so sorry
, she said about Tom’s reaction. But I saw an opportunity to work for a lovely, amazing woman — and life is short — and I wanted this opportunity… No hate. Love.
The Reunion Scene With Tom
Ann reunited with Tom during Part 3 of the Vanderpump Rules Season 11 reunion when she presented the cast with Something About Her sandwiches. Ann, who began working for Tom in late 2020, expressed concern about her former boss potentially giving her the cold shoulder but was relieved after he cracked a joke about the sandwiches. I definitely was like, ‘Oh my god, he’s talking to me.’ So that was good
, she said with a laugh. You see your old boss walking up to you and your new boss who you love is right next to you and you’re like, ‘Oh god, what’s about to happen?’ And then they’re like, it’s a friendly joke, and you’re like, ‘Oh, thank god.’
Landed Role at Something About Her
Ann told E! News that she was so freaking stoked
about her position at Something About Her, which finally opened its doors on May 22. She confirmed she would work in “guest relations,” as Ariana and Katie were quite impressed with her communication skills.
The Right Fit for a Creative Role
The business partners and former SUR employees touched on Ann’s hiring on the Vanderpump Rules After Show, explaining why Ann was such a strong asset. Something [Ann] had said she wanted in a job before was to be someone who contributed creatively and somebody who had upward mobility — things like that — and that’s definitely something that we have
, Ariana said. She also said she really wanted to work with women.
Katie added: I already think she’s a great addition… Just her presence and enthusiasm and everything.
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