Home / Arts and Entertainment / Ariana Madix Tackles New Role as a Doctor
Ariana Madix Tackles New Role as a Doctor
28 Nov
Summary
- Madix plays a doctor, Dr. Emerson, on St. Denis Medical.
- Her character, Dr. Emerson, is an ex-girlfriend of Bruce.
- The show focuses on overworked staff at an underfunded hospital.

Reality television personality Ariana Madix has stepped into a new acting role on the NBC sitcom St. Denis Medical. She portrays Dr. Emerson, an ex-girlfriend of the character Bruce, played by Josh Lawson. In an exclusive clip, Bruce attempts to rekindle their past romance, but Dr. Emerson unequivocally rejects him, citing her unavailability and current relationship.
The series St. Denis Medical centers on the daily struggles of overworked doctors and nurses at a financially challenged hospital in Oregon. The show features a cast including Wendi McLendon-Covey and David Alan Grier, with Madix joining in a recurring capacity.
This scripted role marks a significant step in Madix's television career, following her previous appearance on ABC's Will Trent. St. Denis Medical creator Eric Ledgin praised Madix's professionalism, highlighting her acting talent beyond her reality TV fame.




