When “Vanderpump Rules” premiered in 2013, viewers were introduced to the various staff members working at Lisa Vanderpump’s Sexy Unique Restaurant, SUR. One SURver who left a lasting impression, despite appearing only in the first season, was Laura-Leigh.
Laura-Leigh’s Introduction and Relationship Drama
Laura-Leigh, a Juilliard-trained actress, first appeared on Season 1, Episode 4, filling in as a waitress at SUR. Her unique voice, as described by fellow waitress Scheana Shay, was notably mentioned.
Laura-Leigh quickly became part of the drama when she got involved with bartender Jax Taylor after his messy breakup with her friend and fellow SURver, Stassi Schroeder.
The relationship between Jax and Laura-Leigh started shortly after Jax’s breakup with Stassi. Despite Jax insisting it wasn’t a rebound, their interactions became intense. The situation escalated when Jax, in a confessional, admitted to their activities, including hooking up in the bathroom at SUR.
The Complicated Breakup and Laura-Leigh’s Departure
As the relationship progressed, Jax expressed concerns about things moving too fast. In Episode 7, he told Laura-Leigh that he wanted to let go of the relationship, describing her as a “mere distraction” to get over Stassi. The breakup took a toll on Laura-Leigh, who confronted Jax at work for ghosting her.
During the Season 1 reunion, Jax acknowledged his mistakes, admitting that he shouldn’t have used Laura-Leigh in that way. Despite the emotional turmoil, Laura-Leigh insisted she wouldn’t be bullied out of her job at SUR. She vowed to stay until she booked an acting job and left SUR permanently.
What happened to Laura-Leigh?
In the Season 1 finale, Laura-Leigh fulfilled her promise, quitting her job at SUR because she had landed a role in a movie. She excitedly shared the news with Lisa Vanderpump, expressing her disbelief at being cast opposite Jennifer Aniston. The film ended up being the 2013 parody “We’re the Millers.”
Laura-Leigh, a Juilliard-trained actress, had a career in acting even before her time on Vanderpump Rules. She had guest appearances on shows like “Gossip Girl,” “Law & Order,” and “Numb3rs.” Her pre-Vanderpump Rules career also included a recurring role in the Jennifer Love Hewitt series “The Client List” in 2013 as Nikki Shannon.
After leaving SUR for “We’re the Millers,” Laura-Leigh continued her acting career. She appeared in the 2015 spoof of “Taken,” titled “Tooken,” and in the 2018 film “Under the Silver Lake” alongside Andrew Garfield. In 2019, she made a guest appearance on the TV series “Blue Bloods.”
Life Beyond Vanderpump Rules and Recent Updates
While Laura-Leigh’s last screen acting credit is from 2019, she stays dynamic via social media, especially on Instagram. Her posts encompass different parts of her life, including her delightful canine.
Regardless of her departure from the show, there is restricted data about her ongoing undertakings, yet she is, by all accounts, enjoying life outside the reality television spotlight.
Attempts at Reconnection and the Unread Message
In a March 2023 episode of “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen,” Katie Maloney, who worked alongside Laura-Leigh at SUR, revealed that she had tried to get in touch with her former castmate.
However, Katie’s efforts were not successful, as Laura-Leigh left her message on read.
Laura-Leigh’s Impact on Vanderpump Rules
Laura-Leigh’s time on Vanderpump Rules may have been short, but her involvement in the Jax-Stassi drama and her departure for a movie role made a lasting impact.
Beyond the show, her acting career continued, and while she may have left reality TV, she remains connected with fans through social media. The unread message incident adds an intriguing layer to her post-Vanderpump Rules interactions with former castmates.
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