Brittany Cartwright celebrates getting her ‘sparkle back’ after filing for divorce from Jax Taylor

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright are officially going their separate ways after being seven months apart.

On Tuesday, August 27, Cartwright, a Kentucky native, filed for divorce, citing ‘irreconcilable differences’ and listing January 24 as their date of separation. The court documents reveal the end of their relationship, which began in 2015 when they met at a Las Vegas bar.

'Vanderpump Rules' star, Cartwright has requested both legal and physical custody of their 3-year-old son, Cruz Michael Cauchi, while also asking the court to grant Taylor visitation rights. Additionally, she has requested that the court terminate spousal support for both parties.

Brittany Cartwright shines in bright pink dress after filing for divorce from Jax Taylor

Shortly after Brittany Cartwright filed for divorce from Jax Taylor, she took to social media to announce her next chapter. 'The Valley' star, shared a vibrant photo of herself in a bright pink dress with the caption, "Getting my sparkle back."

The post garnered a wave of support from fans and celebrity friends alike. Notably, within 10 hours of posting on Instagram, Cartwright garnered over 119K likes and received a flood of supportive comments, many accompanied by red heart emojis.

Former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay, currently navigating her divorce from Bryan Abasolo, commented, “Shine on.” Nia Sanchez, Cartwright’s co-star on 'The Valley,' added, “Yes!! Love you queen Britt,” while Scheana Shay, a former 'Vanderpump Rules' colleague, cheered, “Shining bright, baby.”

Brittany Cartwright previously spoke about their separation

The now-estranged couple got engaged in June 2018 and married a year later in June 2019.

They previously discussed their split in an episode of their joint podcast, 'When Reality Hits' on February 29. She wanted to clarify the situation before the debut of their new Bravo show, 'The Valley.'

She explained, "I know on my last podcast, I alluded to many marriages go through rocky times. Yes, marriages in general are very hard and I've had a particularly rough year this past year. Jax and I are taking time apart and I made the decision to move into another home to take some space for the sake of my mental health."

On the podcast, Cartwright admitted that discussing the breakup was "still very hard" and she was "taking it one day at a time." She added, "I don’t know what the future holds, but right now my focus is on being the best mom to Cruz."

Before that episode, Cartwright had openly discussed the marital challenges she and Taylor faced, acknowledging that "marriage is hard and people go through ups and downs all the time and it’s completely normal."

She also noted, “Sometimes people might need their space [and] sometimes they won’t.”

Brittany Cartwright claims Jax Taylor is a ‘hard person to deal with’

In April, Brittany Cartwright shared with PEOPLE that she was torn about whether reconciliation with Jax Taylor was possible.

“Some days I'm like, for Cruz, we could make it work. But then I'm also like, if I go back, it's just going to be the same things, and I deserve better,” she explained. “I still love Jax very much, but he is a hard person to deal with, and I think everybody in the world knows that.”

The following month, during a podcast episode, Taylor mentioned that he and Cartwright had considered seeing other people, but he was not dating anyone after photos surfaced of him with model Paige Woolen. 

The couple had been open about the "ups and downs" of their relationship, from dealing with infidelity scandals to navigating parenthood, which Cartwright felt "made us stronger."

Taylor had previously stated, “I don't believe in divorce. My parents didn't get divorced. I don't believe in that. Marriage is work. I'm not saying every day is amazing,, she's the ying to my yang, a little. I'm a tough guy to be around, so it takes a certain person to deal with my crap. Even through all this, and even though my life is a lot better now, I'm still tough to handle. I think she's the only one that can put up with me really.”

Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor expressed plans to ‘expand their family’

In August 2023, the couple had expressed plans to expand their family. “At least one more,” Taylor said at the time. “We’re just really busy right now. It’s been a very busy summer. We’re very blessed.” 

However, 'The Valley' Season 1 depicted the decline of their marriage, ending with Cartwright frustrated that they hadn’t begun trying for a second baby. “What was I thinking staying with him this long?” she questioned in an episode.

Earlier this month, a source informed that Taylor would be returning to shoot Season 2 of 'The Valley,' alongside VPR alum Kristen Doute and new cast members Luke Broderick, Jesse Lally, Danny Booko, Nia Booko, Michelle Lally, Jason Caperna, and Janet Caperna, after completing his mental health treatment.

“Jax will be returning to filming The Valley for season 2 after completing his stint at a mental health facility. It’s been a tough time for him. He had been in treatment for the last 30 days,” the source said.

“Brittany was supportive of Jax's decision to seek help for their son's sake. However, going forward, she's not interested in having anything to do with him.”

Brittany Cartwright's fans wish her to get 'peace in her life'

After hearing about the end of Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor's five-year marriage, many internet users have shared their thoughts on Facebook. Notably, several people have praised Cartwright for making the right decision, asserting that she deserves better.

One user claimed, "Whoo hoo!! Good for you girl!! I'm SO GLAD she finally woke up and realized how much more she deserves. He will NEVER find someone as good as her. Ever. Love it when women take their power back!! ❤"

Another user shared, "Good for you girl👏🏻 you DESERVE so much better! Stay true to who you are ❤️." 

One person slammed Taylor, "She's too good for Jax. Always has been. He has treated her like dirt ever since they started dating."

Another said, "He has never been any good. Always will be a cheater! I hope she finds a good man and her son is raised by a man with values."

Another user wrote, "Good for her!! Maybe she can have some type of peace in her life Good Luck."

One more individual stated, "That’s kind of sad to be honest with you. Have a very young son their public figures. I wish the best for both of them." 

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