Brittany Cartwright has officially filed for divorce from Jax Taylor after five years of marriage. Following the news, she took to social media to share a message about entering her next chapter and regaining her sparkle. Her fans and famous friends showed their support and encouragement in the comments section, with former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay and other celebrities offering words of encouragement.
The couple had been navigating a rocky relationship since earlier this year when they confirmed they were living separately. Cartwright listed their official date of separation as January 24, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for their divorce. She is seeking primary custody of their 3-year-old son, Cruz, with visitation rights for Taylor. Cartwright does not want spousal support to be awarded to either of them.
Taylor recently completed a 30-day in-patient treatment for his mental health struggles, and his rep stated that he is looking forward to spending time with his son after an emotional month. Fans can expect to see the downfall of their marriage play out on-screen, as Bravo cameras are currently filming season 2 of The Valley, in which Cartwright and Taylor both star.
The couple’s relationship has had its share of ups and downs over the years, starting with their meeting in Las Vegas in 2015. They appeared on season 4 of Vanderpump Rules together and later had their own spinoff show, Vanderpump Rules: Jax and Brittany Take Kentucky. Despite a cheating scandal involving VPR costar Faith Stowers, Cartwright and Taylor got engaged in 2018 and married in 2019 before leaving Vanderpump Rules in 2020.
Returning to The Valley revealed some cracks in their relationship, prompting Cartwright to make the difficult decision to file for divorce. She expressed the need for Taylor to seek therapy and respect her more, stating that she could no longer be his punching bag. Cartwright acknowledged that she had been cleaning up Taylor’s messes and apologizing for him in various situations but vowed not to return to a toxic environment. She is ready to move forward and start a new chapter in her life.
