Brittany Cartwrightis opening up about how pulling the brakes on her marriage was the right decision!The reality TV starexpressed thatJax Taylorprobably didn’t expect her to actually file for a divorce.Cartwright and Taylor’s divorcewill play out in the highly anticipatedThe ValleySeason 2.
In an exclusive interview withPEOPLE, she shared howshe broke the cycle byfiling for divorce from Jax Taylor. The reality TV star discussed how it was evident that she tried to make their relationship work, especially because she was head over heels in love with Taylor. However, Cartwright expressed that she decided to go ahead with her split aftershe had made sure that there was nothing she could’ve done to salvage it— especially for the sake of their son,Cruz Michael Cauchi. The mother of one also teased how her actions would be justified inThe ValleySeason 2 in the following words:
“You’ll see why I had to do what I had to do.”
Cartwright alsocredits Bravo cameras for holding her “accountable”and believes she’ll look back and thank her lucky stars for giving her the strength to go through with it. The reality TV star also shared howshe thinks that Taylor didn’t imagine, even in his wildest dreams, that she would leave him.According to court documents obtained byPEOPLE, she filed for divorce from Jax Taylor on Tuesday, June 21, 2025, citing “irreconcilable differences,” as the reason.
Brittany Cartwright Got a Confidence Boost From Mommy Makeover
Cartwright is putting herself first! She recently underwent a minimally invasive,FDA-approved body contouring treatment called AirSculpt, designed to permanently remove fat and tighten skin while sculpting targeted areas of the body, as exclusively reported byPEOPLE.
Cartwright, who has been living a public life since joiningVanderpump Rulesback in 2015, hasbeen vocal about her struggles with body image, especially after giving birth to her son in April 2021. She confessed how, even after losing weight, specific problem areas refused to budge. She also shared thatshe had always planned to do a mommy makeoverbut held off since she thought she’d have more kids with her now estranged husband. Considering their split, Cartwright shared thatfamily expansion plans are not in the cards for her anytime soon.
Brittany Cartwright was inspired by her co-starKristen Douteto undergo the AirSculpt procedure. Despite its lack of anesthesia, she was also elated by the ease of the treatment. Cartwright got the treatment done over Memorial Day weekend this year after a consultation withDr. Aaron Rollinsat the Miami Clinic. She further shared her feelings about her decision in the following words:
“I’m just enjoying this time, trying to get my sparkle back and trying to feel like myself again.”
The ValleySeason 2is currently undergoing filming. In the meantime, you can watch the previous season on Peacock.
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.
