Tom Sandoval's former assistant, Ann Maddox, made her Vanderpump Rules debut in January 2024, and her appearance on the Bravo show has sparked discussion among fans. Ann first appeared during VPR season 11, where she found herself caught in the middle of Sandoval and Ariana Madix's breakup. The tension arose when Sandoval wanted to host a birthday party for himself at their shared home, despite no longer being in a relationship with Ariana. This led to an uncomfortable conversation between Ann and Ariana, where Ariana expressed her disapproval and deemed the idea disrespectful and inappropriate.
Since her appearance on Vanderpump Rules, it appears that Ann is no longer working as Sandoval's assistant. In a January 2024 episode of 'The Viall Files' podcast, Tom Schwartz mentioned that Ann had resigned the previous week. There is speculation that Sandoval's cousin, Josh, has taken over Ann's role as his assistant. Sandoval himself confirmed this during an interview on the 'Billie and The Kid' podcast in February 2024, mentioning that Josh is currently his assistant.
After leaving her position as Sandoval's assistant, Ann has ventured into the world of podcasting. In January 2024, she launched the 'We Signed an NDA' podcast alongside former 'Viall Files' podcast cohosts Amanda Lifford. The duo discussed various topics, including Sandoval's cheating scandal and whether or not Ann aided her former boss and Rachel Leviss in sending letters during Rachel's stay at a treatment center.
Ariana had revealed during the VPR season 11 premiere that she had seen numerous letters from Rachel at her house. Sandoval allegedly instructed Rachel to send the letters to his home, with the belief that his assistant, Ann, would handle them. Ann, however, had a different response to the situation, stating, 'Bitch, I don't work on Saturdays! I'm your girl Friday, but I don't work on Saturdays.' She explained that she typically starts work at 11:00 a.m., so if the mail arrives before then, she wouldn't be responsible for it.
Ann has also shown her support for Ariana publicly. When Ariana appeared on Dancing With the Stars, Ann posted a picture on Instagram wearing a Team Ariana cheerleading uniform, expressing her excitement to see her crush it on the show's Taylor Swift night. It is evident that Ann has remained an ally and friend to Ariana throughout their professional relationship.
Beyond her involvement on Vanderpump Rules, Ann has made appearances in television shows such as The Office, Two Broke Girls, Indebted, and Awkward. Her experience in the entertainment industry seems to extend beyond her time as Sandoval's assistant.
According to her LinkedIn profile, Ann is a graduate of Florida State University and studied film from 2000 to 2004. This background may explain her transition into the television and podcasting world.
While Ann's time as Tom Sandoval's assistant may have come to an end, her presence on Vanderpump Rules introduced her to a wider audience. Her ongoing ventures in podcasting and her continued support for Ariana demonstrate her ability to navigate the entertainment industry beyond her role as an assistant. As fans eagerly await more updates from Ann, her story serves as a reminder that sometimes unexpected opportunities can arise from being in the right place at the right time.
