Who is Katie Maloney?
Katie Maloney was born on January 16, 1987, in Park City, Utah. She was raised alongside her brothers, Rock and Joey, who both went on to pursue careers in photography and directing. Her parents are Teri Noble Maloney and Richard Maloney.
Despite growing up and attending school in Utah, Katie always had a passion for acting and decided to relocate to New York at the age of 20 to pursue opportunities in the entertainment industry.
Career
In 2008, Katie Maloney made an appearance in the drama series “A True Story,” which was broadcast on YouTube for a total of 15 episodes. She was also featured in “Harper’s Globe” and “American Cowslip.” In 2010, she took on the role of music supervisor and producer for the series “BlackBox TV.”
In 2013, Maloney rose to fame through her appearance on “Vanderpump Rules,” a Bravo reality show that features the staff of SUR restaurant in Los Angeles, owned by Lisa Vanderpump.
From 2013, Katie Maloney was part of the cast of SUR and held a job as a waitress. During the initial season, she and her co-stars received $5,000 for each episode, in addition to their income from serving.
As the series progressed, her earnings on the show increased. Maloney has been at the center of multiple plotlines and conflicts during her time on the show.
The show often showed Maloney’s close relationships with other waitresses, such as Kristen Doute and Stassi Schroeder. There was a time when she gained weight, and her fellow cast members Lala and James Kennedy made fun of her for it. This sparked a plotline about criticizing one’s appearance.
Katie Maloney’s relationship with Tom Schwartz was also featured on the show. They met during season one and got married. Their ups and downs, including Schwartz’s infidelity accusation, were covered. After their divorce, their efforts to stay friends were also a topic, given their many mutual friends and intertwined lives.
Apart from being a prominent member of the cast in “Vanderpump Rules,” Maloney is also the co-founder and operator of “Pucker and Pout,” a website that focuses on beauty, fashion, and lifestyle. One episode in the fourth season of the show showcases the grand opening celebration of this joint venture. However, after a couple of years, the brand mostly ceased its operations.
As Maloney’s fame grew, she left SUR but stayed on “Vanderpump Rules.” The show follows some former restaurant workers because Lisa Vanderpump has close friendships with many of them.
Apart from her current business endeavors, Katie Maloney has also ventured into other projects. Along with her close friend Ariana Madix, who is also a cast member on “Vanderpump Rules,” they co-founded a sandwich shop called “Something About Her.”
Although the original plan was to launch the shop in May 2023, they faced delays due to permit issues and eventually opened later in the year.
The two friends discussed the idea in later seasons of the show. They planned a soft opening of the shop, shown in the tenth season. Many scenes took place at the shop as Maloney and Madix planned the menu, set up décor, and worked with food stylists. Maloney said opening a restaurant has been a long-time goal since working at SUR.
Personal Life
Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz first crossed paths in 2013 when she became a cast member of “Vanderpump Rules.” As the show progressed, their relationship blossomed and they got engaged within two years.
Three years later, they tied the knot in California and later had a second official wedding in Las Vegas. They shared residences in both Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
The couple took to Instagram in March 2022 to reveal that they had been living apart for the past year. Following this announcement, Maloney filed for divorce, which was later approved in October 2022. While they still co-parent one of their dogs, the ex-partners now reside in different apartments after selling their jointly-owned houses.
Net Worth
Katie Maloney, a musician and restaurant server, has accumulated a net worth of $1.5 million. She rose to prominence as a cast member on the popular Bravo series, “Vanderpump Rules,” which follows the daily lives of servers employed at Lisa Vanderpump’s restaurants in Los Angeles. Ms. Maloney is also known for her appearances on “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.”
