Tom Schwartz Responds to 'Unrecognizable' Photo Criticism

WHO:

US Magazine - Tom Schwartz, 43, is a Vanderpump Rules alum.

E! News - Tom Sandoval, 43, is Schwartz's friend and business partner.

E! News - Kiana Carroll is Schwartz's girlfriend.

WHAT:

US Magazine - Schwartz responded to claims that he looks "unrecognizable."

E! News - A tabloid published a paparazzi photo of Schwartz with the headline: "Tom Schwartz is unrecognizable as he surfaces downcast at 43."

E! News - Schwartz's bar, Schwartz & Sandy's, has closed down.

E! News - The sandwich shop owned by Schwartz's ex-wife, Katie Maloney, remains open.

E! News - Schwartz joked on his Instagram Story, "You better sleep with one eye open @DailyMail,” alongside a sobbing emoji.

WHERE:

E! News - The incident took place in Los Angeles.

WHEN:

US Magazine - Schwartz responded on Instagram on July 23.

E! News - The tabloid article was published on July 22.

WHY:

E! News - Schwartz felt the need to defend himself against negative portrayals in the media.

HOW:

E! News - Schwartz used Instagram to respond to the criticism, sharing a screenshot of the article.

(UPDATED July 25, 2026 00:19 UTC)

Tom Schwartz, a Vanderpump Rules alum, recently defended himself on Instagram against claims that he looks "unrecognizable," following a tabloid article that featured a paparazzi photo of him with the headline, "Tom Schwartz is unrecognizable as he surfaces downcast at 43." Schwartz's bar, Schwartz & Sandy's, has closed down, while the sandwich shop owned by his ex-wife, Katie Maloney, remains open. In his Instagram Story, Schwartz humorously warned the Daily Mail to "sleep with one eye open," alongside a sobbing emoji, as he addressed the negative portrayals in the media.