Brittany Cartwright celebrated the end of her five-year marriage to Jax Taylor by filing for divorce and having alcohol delivered to her Los Angeles Airbnb. She was seen without her wedding ring, a step she had taken publicly since June, and appeared to be enjoying a pool day following the shocking divorce filing. In a pointed Instagram post, Brittany shared a sexy selfie with a caption suggesting she had moved on from her marriage to Taylor. She cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for ending the marriage and has requested primary legal and physical custody of their three-year-old son Cruz. Additionally, she is seeking to block spousal support from being awarded to either of them.
The breakdown of Brittany and Jax’s marriage was detailed in the spin-off show, The Valley, with Brittany revealing that she and her son had moved out of their marital residence due to toxic behavior from Jax. Brittany explained that despite her attempts to make the marriage work, issues had been present for years. The birth of their son Cruz made her reevaluate her marriage and realize that she needed to prioritize her own happiness and create a positive living situation for her son. She opened up about the struggles they faced, including a “sexless marriage” that led to discussions of dating other people and financial strain after being fired from Vanderpump Rules.
Brittany admitted that their sex life had dwindled over the years, affecting her self-esteem and prompting her to hit a breaking point in the marriage. She was unhappy with the lack of physical intimacy and the financial strain they faced after losing their jobs on Vanderpump Rules. Jax had revealed on their podcast that they were exploring therapy, separation, and possibly dating other people before considering divorce. Despite trying to reconcile and work through their issues, Brittany ultimately decided to file for divorce, seeking custody of their son and blocking spousal support.
Brittany and Jax’s relationship had faced challenges, including infidelity on Jax’s part, which they managed to overcome and eventually get engaged and married. However, continuous fighting in front of their son became a breaking point for Brittany, leading her to make the decision to end the marriage. The couple, who started dating in 2015, tied the knot in a lavish wedding at the Kentucky Castle in 2019 and welcomed their son Cruz in 2021. Their relationship was chronicled on Vanderpump Rules and The Valley, showing the ups and downs of their marriage and the difficulties they faced as a couple.
Despite attempts to salvage their marriage, Brittany and Jax’s decision to separate and eventually file for divorce marked the end of a tumultuous chapter in their lives. Brittany’s focus on creating a positive environment for her son and prioritizing her own happiness led her to make the difficult decision to end the marriage. While the details of their divorce and custody arrangements are still unfolding, Brittany’s public statements and actions suggest that she is committed to moving forward and finding happiness outside of her marriage to Jax Taylor.
