The ValleystarBrittany Cartwrightis opening up about her split fromJax Taylor— and things are looking shaky for these two! Cartwright recently spoke about their relationship status in Bravo’sThe Daily DishwithKristen Doute, clarifying that no cheating was involved. The reality star also confessed that the two of them have been dealing with their issues and fights for a while now.
Cartwright also added that all of this was affecting their two-year-old son,Cruz Cauchi, which is why she chose to take a break from her husband. She also pointed out the personality differences between Jax Taylor and her. TheVanderpump Rulesalum noted how it was after nine years of being with Taylor that she realized the two of them had grown apart. However, she did admit that while Taylor is not “the best partner right now,” he is a solid father to their son.
The Valley
A reality TV show that follows a group of friends in a luxurious Californian neighborhood, focusing on their glamorous lifestyles and intricate relationships. The series offers an inside look at their social lives, including parties, romantic entanglements, and personal conflicts. As the friends navigate their ambitions and loyalties, the show highlights the drama and challenges that come with living in an elite suburban setting.
The Couple Have Agreed to See Other People
When asked about the future,the reality star was honest and said that things are still uncertain.But Cartwright did express that she was glad she found the strength to take herself out of a stressful situation. “I didn’t think I would ever, ever, ever leave him,” she added, concluding that the space is much needed for both her and Taylor.
Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor have been together since 2018 and have a son together. So, when Cartwright announced thatthey were “taking time apart” during the August 07, 2025,episode of her podcast,When Reality Hits, which she formerly hosted with her estranged husband, it was a total surprise. Without going into a lot of detail, Cartwrightexplained that she was moving into another home withher son for the sake of her mental health.
However, a few days later,Taylor was spottedin L.A. having a three-hour lunch withPaige Woolen, which sparked rumors about him already moving on. However, Taylor quickly clarified the situation on his X (formerly known as Twitter) account, claiming that he wasn’t dating anyone.
Taylor then hosted the July 08, 2025, episode ofWhen Reality Hitssolo and revealed that the two of them had agreed to date other people during their split. The reason behind this decision is that they’retrying to exhaust all options before officially opting for a divorce. Taylor added that he and Cartwright have a couple of rules about this arrangement, but they’re on the same page about it.
The ValleySeason 1 finale airs on August 24, 2025, onBravoand will be available to stream the next day onPeacock.
