Ariana Madix has clearly moved on from Scandoval, the headline-making affair involving her former boyfriend Tom Sandoval and Rachel Leviss in 2023 that dominated much of seasons 10 and 11 on Bravo’s “Vanderpump Rules.”
Since then, Madix has been thriving both professionally and personally. She competed on “Dancing With the Stars,” made her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart on “Chicago,” serves as the host of the hit reality dating show “Love Island USA,” and most recently, had a guest appearance in the sitcom “St. Denis Medical.” In addition, she’s debuted a new brunette hairstyle and continues to go strong with her boyfriend of nearly three years, Daniel Wai.
Lately, Madix has been turning heads on major red carpet events, stepping out in striking fashion, and absolutely glowing.
Ariana Madix Wows in Recent Red Carpet Appearances
GettyAriana Madix continues to prove she’s the ultimate it-girl, having recently made waves at events both as a presenter and guest. On Feb. 26, the reality star attended “Actors Rising” presented by The Actor Awards and Elle in Los Angeles, California, where she wore a body-hugging red dress with matching open-toed heels and had her long brown hair in soft waves.
A few days later, on March 3, the star graced the red carpet for Live Más LIVE 2026, an event for Taco Bell’s newest items this year. Madix looked stunning in a purple number that exposed her toned abs. She also decided on a chic updo, which was perfect just in case she tried one of the fast food’s latest’s items.
Posting her look on Instagram, “The Valley” star Janet Caperna wrote, “Taco Bell purple looks so good on you 💜😍.” Other comments read, “I was hoping you posted this 😍 purple belongs to only you now” and “She eats tacos AND she’s got abs. 💜”
GettyJust two days later, Madix attended the 37th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. She dazzled in a unique red gown designed by Veejay Floresca, who won season 21 of “Project Runway.” Madix also presented that night, announcing the winner for Outstanding Reality Competition Program.
And, the events didn’t end there. On March 10, she attended the TIME Women of the Year Gala 2026 and posed for photos with USA Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles and former decorated soccer player Kelley O’Hara.
GettyMadix Is Happier Than Ever With Boyfriend Daniel Wai
GettyMadix and her boyfriend of nearly three years, Daniel Wai, continue to go strong, with the reality star recently swooning over him in an interview with E! News.
When asked what makes him “the perfect partner,” Madix gushed, “Oh my gosh. Well, starting from just kindness, cuteness, thoughtfulness.” She then joked, “Incredible. Super hot.”
“And like, we love to travel together and just eat together. And I feel like if there’s someone that you can travel the world with, in like, stressful travel situations and you guys don’t get in a fight, it’s like, that’s who I want to do whatever with,” she added.
According to Us Weekly, Madix and Wai’s relationship began sometime in April 2023, with the two attending Coachella with a group of friends just a month after Scandoval. The following month, Madix traveled to New York City to attend a baseball game with Wai. From then on, the two continued to share photos on Instagram, with Wai later appearing on season 11 of “Vanderpump Rules.”
Now nearly three years together, the couple continues to be smitten with one another.
