Scheana Shay

Scheana Shay is a television personality, actress, podcast host, and singer, recognized for her role in “Vanderpump Rules,” and for her advocacy in postpartum mental health. After gaining broader recognition as an original cast member on Bravo’s ‘Vanderpump Rules’ in 2013, Scheana Shay went on to establish a multifaceted career across television, music, and business. Her early career included guest acting roles in notable television series such as ‘Greek’ (2007), ‘Jonas’ (2009), ‘90210’ (2010), and ‘Victorious’ (2011). In 2009, she appeared as the lead in the Jonas Brothers’ music video ‘Pizza Girl.’ Shay remained a fixture on ‘Vanderpump Rules’ for eleven seasons, a tenure during which she also ventured into musical pursuits, releasing the dance-pop single ‘Good as Gold’ in 2013.

Shay expanded her performing career in 2018, starring in the stage show ‘Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man’ in Las Vegas, showcasing her versatility beyond reality television. That same year, she launched her successful podcast, ‘Scheananigans with Scheana Shay,’ further extending her media presence and engaging directly with a dedicated audience. Her work on ‘Vanderpump Rules’ continued to garner critical acclaim, culminating in her winning the ‘Best Reality On-Screen Team’ MTV Movie & TV Award in 2023. In recent years, Shay has actively pursued new creative and entrepreneurial ventures.

Looking ahead, Shay continues to expand her influence. In 2024, she was honored with the prestigious Illumination Award from the International OCD Foundation, recognizing her impactful advocacy and open discussions surrounding postpartum obsessive-compulsive disorder. Her literary debut, the memoir ‘My Good Side,’ was published in 2025 and quickly became a New York Times Best Seller, debuting at number four on the esteemed list. Further showcasing her talents, Shay competed on ‘The Masked Singer’ season 13 in 2025, adding another high-profile television appearance to her dynamic career.