The Evolution of Friendship: Tom Schwartz and Tom Sandoval Through the Years
Countless friendships have come and gone throughout each season of Vanderpump Rules — but Tom Schwartz and Tom Sandoval’s bond has remained intact.
Schwartz and Sandoval’s connection was formed even before Pump Rules premiered in 2013, with the twosome sharing an apartment with former costar Jax Taylor. By season 3 of the Bravo hit, Schwartz had been bumped up to a series regular — and his friendship with Sandoval truly began to bloom. The pair eventually became business partners, opening TomTom and Schwartz & Sandy’s with Lisa Vanderpump‘s help.
When Schwartz and Katie Maloney called it quits in 2022, Sandoval was by friend’s side. One year later, however, the pals were tested as Sandoval’s affair with costar Raquel Leviss blew up their friend group. (Us confirmed in March 2023 that Sandoval and Ariana Madix split due to his infidelity.)
Keep scrolling for a look at Schwartz and Sandoval’s bromance over the years:
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Roommates
The pair became pals after Schwartz responded to a Craigslist advertisement and eventually moved in with Sandoval prior to Vanderpump Rules premiering in 2013.
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Tom Schwartz Becomes a Full-Time Cast Member
While Schwartz was a recurring cast member for Pump Rules’ first two seasons, he was bumped up to series regular for season 3, and the duo’s bromance grew even tighter.
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Failed Business Pitch
The BFFs began their business journey together in 2015 by pitching Vanderpump an idea for a cocktail during Vanderpump Rules season 4. While the idea was a bust, it sparked the beginning of their professional partnership.
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Butt Tattoos in Vegas
Schwartz and Sandoval decided to get tattoos on their butts in honor of their then-girlfriends, Maloney and Madix, respectively, while on a getaway in Las Vegas during season 4.
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Sandoval Helps Schwartz Propose
Sandoval was by Schwartz’s side in season 4 when he decided to propose to longtime girlfriend Maloney, even styling his pal for the life-changing moment.
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Sandoval Defends Schwartz Against Cheating Rumors
During a joint bachelor and bachelorette party for Schwartz and Maloney in 2016, Sandoval came to his friend’s defense when Maloney accused Schwartz of cheating while in Las Vegas the year prior.
