Storage Wars season 16 just premiered, and it’s time to talk about one of its stars, Brandi Passante, and how amazing her glow-up has been since she split with Jarrod Schulz. Brandi and Jarrod weren’t a good combination, although they were together for years. They raised children as a duo but never formally tied the knot. Quite often, Brandi seemed irritated by her partner. Onscreen, she was moody, rolling her eyes or otherwise expressing her frustration. While the couple had some laughs, now and then, their interactions seemed very unromantic.
It was surprising when Brandi and Jarrod shared their breakup news with the world in 2018. Brandi stayed with the show while Jarrod drifted away, perhaps pushed out due to messy allegations about his post-split conduct with Brandi. However, it’s never been confirmed that he’s been fired. If he was, his problems with Brandi definitely had severe consequences. While Jarrod appears to own a watering hole in Lake Forest, The Rush Bar & Grill, he no longer appears on TV, and may miss making money from Storage Wars appearances. Meanwhile, Brandi’s back on the show in season 16.
Brandi Looks Sleek & Chic In 2025
Post-Jarrod Life Has Been Smooth Sailing
Brandi is a vision in black in the Instagram post shown above, wearing a short dress with boots. While she’s still curvy, Brandi looks slimmer than she did in some previous seasons. She’s a beautiful woman at any weight, but thanks to weight loss, she’s currently got a true Hollywood look. To give her outfit an extra touch of sexiness, she unbuttons her dress a little, showing off the top of her black lace bra. She styles the look with large hoop earrings and black sunglasses.
Brandi’s fashion confidence is off the charts here. After her split from Jarrod, she moved on with another bar owner, Clifford Beaver. Apparently, she has a type, and for months, the couple seemed lovey-dovey. However, lately, there are signs they’re not together anymore. Both of them used to show off their love on Instagram and TikTok, sharing pictures, videos and sweet messages. Now, they’ve wiped those online footprints away.
If Brandi and Clifford broke up, maybe Brandi’s in the middle of a brand-new glow-up. That could be why she’s looking so fabulous lately. It’s hard to say how much weight she’s lost, but she appears to be 10 or 15 pounds thinner. It’s possible she’s lost even more weight. As the season unfolds, fans will learn more about Brandi, and will be able to see her bold new look up close.
Brandi Rocked Another Short Dress
She Was Hanging Out With A Pal
Brandi went for another flirty look when she donned a short dress for an evening out with a gal pal. She chose a cute frock in gentle earth tones that looked great with her blond hair. Her tanned legs looked super-slim as she smiled with her girlfriend. Brandi likes to get out of the house and live, but she’s still a devoted mother to her two kids, Payton and Cameron Schulz.
In fact, Brandi used to complain about the fact that Jarrod didn’t do his fair share of the parenting. She felt he was a cranky presence in their home, who made things harder instead of easier. Now, she considers herself the main caregiver to her children – Jarrod may see his kids, but he doesn’t post about them anymore.
In fact, he’s remarkably quiet in general, as though the scandal following his split made him shy away from fame.
With Brandi, moving on seems to be an easier process. She’s open about her life in a way that Jarrod never is lately. She appears to be comfortable with the way that her life’s going. Whether she’s with Clifford or not, she’s at peace. It does seem like they broke up but Brandi’s still smiling. It’s great that she’s strong enough to overcome these obstacles without losing her bright spirit. In fact, it has to be said that Brandi seems happier flying solo. She smiles and jokes around more. With Jarrod, she always seemed to have issues.
Brandi’s Fit & Happy At 45
She’s Built A Great Life
Brandi doesn’t really need a man. She’s got a great career, kids and friends. Brandi’s a famous woman who is doing just fine on her own. As the season unfolds, she can show the world how her newfound independence helps her while she’s deciding to bid on storage lockers and dealing with the usual roadblocks, such as Storage Wars‘ Dave Hester‘s inevitable villain antics. Yes, the legendary “baddie” is back after leaving the show, and his tactics, such as bidding on lockers he doesn’t want just to make truly interested buyers pay more, are always entertaining.
Above, in the first slide of the gallery, Brandi poses in jean shorts and a Harley-Davidson t-shirt, showing off tanned legs. Her weight seems to be quite low – in the past, she’s been curvier. Despite her weight loss, she still has curves and always will. However, Brandi’s got more of a true hourglass shape now. Her weight may fluctuate in the future, but for now, Brandi is very lean. It’s possibly a “revengle glow-up” after her messy split with Jarrod, or maybe even a revenge makeover after a quiet breakup with Clifford. Ultimately, Brandi’s prioritizing her well-being.
Brandi’s A Storage Wars Veteran
She Adds So Much Value To The Show
In the clip above, Brandi finds an interesting item with her ex, Jarrod. However, he’s not a part of Storage Wars season 16. The premiere episode of the new installment’s already aired, and Brandi will be commanding attention all through the summer. The next episode, “One Man’s Trash…Is Lisa’s Trash” will air on June 11, 2025. After that, there’s episode 3, “Weathering Heights.”
Clearly, boyfriend or not, Brandi is enjoying life, and looking good while she’s doing it. She’s a celebrity, but she’s also the primary caregiver to her two children with Jarrod. She’s got a lot on her plate but, like the strong Taurus woman she is, she finds ways to enjoy life even when it’s really challenging. The Storage Wars star is a great role model at any weight.
Sources: Brandi Passante/Instagram, Brandi Passante/Instagram
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