Elizabeth Vargas appeared to be putting her traumatic week behind her by stepping out for a swanky dinner with friends in Malibu after she was allegedly held at gun point by her ex-boyfriend.
The Real Housewives of Orange County alum, 46, was spotted with a huge smile on her face as she headed into Nobu for dinner with billionaire philanthropist John Paul DeJoria, producer David Weintraub and two other friends on Wednesday night.
Just a day prior, Elizabeth’s ex allegedly barricaded himself inside of her Newport Beach home, held her at gun point and ‘roughed her up’ after a failed extortion plot.
Putting it behind her: Elizabeth Vargas, 46, appeared to be putting her traumatic week behind her by stepping out for a swanky dinner with friends in Malibu after she was allegedly held at gun point by her ex-boyfriend
As Elizabeth joined pals for dinner, there was no evidence that the reality star had just been put through such a harrowing situation.
She put on a very brave face and flashed an ear-to-ear grin in a long sleeve black turtleneck bodycon dress with nude pumps.
Vargas pulled her blonde tresses back in a sleek ponytail and sported dewy neutral makeup with simple gold accessories.
The star was even pictured sharing a good laugh with her dinner companions who were, no doubt, there to support her in such a trying time.
Just what she needed: Elizabeth managed a brave face and an ear-to-ear grin while heading in for a high-end meal at celebrity hot spot Nobu in Malibu
Looking good: Just a day after she was ‘held at gun point’ by her ex-boyfriend inside her own home, Vargas donned a black longsleeve bodycon dress for a much needed night out
Beautiful: Vargas pulled her blonde tresses back in a sleek ponytail and sported dewy neutral makeup with simple gold accessories
Earlier that day, Elizabeth’s manager revealed to the New York Post that she is ‘shaken up’ over Tuesday night’s scary ordeal and that it was an ‘extremely traumatizing experience’ for her.
Pictures that were released on Wednesday show that Elizabeth’s residence, which is located in the posh area called Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach, has been boarded up following Tuesday’s incident.
Hours after the ordeal with her ‘aggressive’ ex-boyfriend, Elizabeth’s manager David Weintraub gave a statement to the New York Post.
‘Liz is completely traumatized, and spent the entire night with police. She is so thankful to the Newport Beach Police Department, and the officers who saved her from this terrible incident. She is looking forward to getting back to normal life,’ it read.
Shocking: Elizabeth’s ex allegedly barricaded himself inside of her Newport Beach home, held her at gun point and ‘roughed her up’ after a failed extortion plot
Support system: The Real Housewives of Orange County alum was spotted with billionaire philanthropist John Paul DeJoria, producer David Weintraub and two other friends on Wednesday night
Bouncing back! Despite the traumatic events which required armed members of a SWAT team to descend on the Newport Beach home, Elizabeth still found it possible to have a giggle
She had briefly dated the man from the area, who allegedly became ‘obsessed’ with her and would show up to her home and places she often went to.
Elizabeth would occasionally help him out financially but TMZ insiders claim that his money demands became more ‘aggressive.’
The star had originally contacted authorities to report him for extortion, believing that he was coming later that day to ask for more money.
After her call on Tuesday, the cops arrived to her home and watched it from a distance, but the ex was able to slip in.
‘Liz is completely traumatized, and spent the entire night with police. She is so thankful to the Newport Beach Police Department, and the officers who saved her from this terrible incident. She is looking forward to getting back to normal life,’ her manager said
Scary: The star had originally contacted authorities Tuesday to report an obsessive ex for extortion, believing that he was coming later that day to ask for more money
Terrifying: After he got inside her residence, the man allegedly ‘held her at gunpoint’ and ‘roughed her up’ before she was finally let go, according to TMZ
While inside, he then allegedly ‘held her at gunpoint’ and ‘roughed her up’ before she was finally let go, according to the outlet.
The situation appeared to escalate as several SWAT officers were seen with their rifles aimed at the home, with cops also seen with armored vehicles, per TMZ.
The star was pictured leaving her home in a white robe with the man still inside; he barricaded himself in the home but then eventually surrendered to the cops.
In addition to the heavily armed and armored law enforcement members who surrounded the house, her residence was also surrounded by a militarized SWAT vehicle.
To serve and protect: The situation appeared to escalate as several SWAT officers were seen with their rifles aimed at the home, with cops also seen with armored vehicles
Although TMZ reported that one person was taken into custody following the altercation, they appear to have not been taking any chances.
Photos from the evening show a team of SWAT members going through the house, and they could also be glimpsed standing on the second floor balcony looking into another room from the outside.
Authorities had swept the home to ensure no one else was there on Tuesday, sources told the outlet.
Law enforcement told the outlet around 7:40 p.m. PT that one suspect was placed into custody with a ‘felony crime,’ and two others at large, according to the LA Times.
Scary stuff: Photos from the evening show a team of SWAT members going through the house, and they could also be glimpsed standing on the second floor balcony looking into another room from the outside
The Times also reported that the incident started at 1:50 p.m. PT with police making it public by 5 p.m. PT to alert residents.
Police told CBSLA that a standoff commenced at around 5:45 p.m. PT in the region of East Balboa Boulevard and Medina Way.
Later on Wednesday, the Newport Beach Police Department announced in a press release that suspect Ryan Geraghty, 33, had been charged with assault with a deadly weapon, burglary, being a felon in possession of a firearm and extortion.
‘Once inside the residence, police officers encountered an armed male suspect who was actively threatening the life of the victim,’ the statement read. ‘Officers took immediate action and placed the suspect into custody.’
He was slated to appear in court Thursday in connection with the incident, Page Six reported.
While TMZ noted the ex-boyfriend was the only suspect, the Times reported that three people had allegedly barricaded themselves in the home and eventually all being arrested, but police later said that was incorrect information.
Justice: Later on Wednesday, police announced in a press release that Ryan Geraghty, 33, had been charged with assault with a deadly weapon, burglary, being a felon in possession of a firearm and extortion
