Brittany Cartwright Files for Divorce from Jax Taylor

The relationship between stars of “The Valley,” Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor, has come to an official end as Brittany has filed for divorce. This news follows Jax’s recent departure from a mental health facility after staying there for less than a month. More details about the filing and its potential impact on the show are below.

At the end of January 2024, Brittany Cartwright moved out of the Valley Village home she shared with Jax Taylor. Initially, they kept the news to themselves, but observant fans noticed Brittany’s photos were no longer taken in her original home, sparking suspicion. Amidst the premiere of the “Vanderpump Rules” spinoff, “The Valley,” Brittany finally confirmed the split. She explained that she left Jax to protect her mental health and their son, Cruz. She emphasized that Jax had significant personal work to do if there was any hope of their relationship working.

Although some fans speculated that the separation was merely a publicity stunt to promote “The Valley,” Brittany insisted otherwise. Cameras captured the cast’s reactions and filmed Brittany’s exit from the house. Jax claimed he was seeing a therapist as part of getting help but ended up canceling the appointment, revealing it was all for show. The drama with cast members, including a confrontation with Danny Booko in his driveway, escalated further. Jax eventually checked into a mental health facility, but this too wasn’t enough to salvage the marriage.

According to TMZ, Brittany filed for divorce from Jax on Tuesday, August 27th. The couple had been together for nearly a decade and married for five years, celebrating their anniversary in June. To mark the occasion, Brittany traveled to Las Vegas, where she originally met Jax. She cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split and the separation date as January 24th, 2024. Brittany is requesting primary legal and physical custody of their 3-year-old son, Cruz, while allowing Jax visitation rights.

Regarding financial matters, Brittany has requested that Jax not receive any spousal support, and she doesn’t want any from him either. In the past, Jax had boasted about Brittany’s lucrative $2 million payday for her Jenny Craig endorsement deal. She had also confided in Scheana Shay about their financial struggles when she was the primary breadwinner. Although their relationship had survived infidelity in the past—Jax was unfaithful during Season 6 of “Vanderpump Rules”—there is no indication of infidelity being a factor in their divorce. This latest development in their relationship will likely play out in Season 2 of “The Valley,” with hopes for a reunion episode.

Many are left wondering if Brittany’s decision to file for divorce was unexpected or simply inevitable. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below.