Brittany Cartwright Opens Up About Marital Struggles with Jax Taylor

Brittany Cartwright is hinting at deeper marital issues at home that contributed to her separation from estranged husband Jax Taylor—after he was spotted out with model Paige Woolen.

Cartwright, 35, took to her Instagram Story on Sunday to share a Reel posted by @YouKnowNat, in which the influencer’s friend criticized Taylor, 44, for how he treats his spouse on their Bravo reality show The Valley.

Thank you, & just imagine what I’ve been through behind closed doors, Cartwright wrote alongside the clip.

The individual in the clip was particularly upset by Taylor’s behavior towards Cartwright for being sick during a cast trip to Big Bear, Calif., on last week’s episode of the unscripted series.

Cartwright shared a Reel posted by @YouKnowNat, emphasizing Taylor’s negative behavior during their cast trip. This is his show that’s supposed to be about his bar and his community and his friends and he brought his family onto this show and this is what he’s doing to her? Like, he’s choosing to present her in that kind of light and to treat her like that, said the person in the video.

Cartwright eventually snapped at Taylor, chastising him for attacking her verbally in front of the group. The pair did reconcile the next day.

The clip theorized that Taylor brought Cartwright onto the show knowing their relationship would soon end. [Taylor] knew it was over and he knew it would be good TV…, surmised @YouKnowNat.

This post came after Taylor was seen stepping out with model Paige Woolen.

Meanwhile, co-stars verified that Cartwright’s illness during the Big Bear trip was not due to excessive drinking—a claim made by Taylor suggesting a longstanding problem with alcohol.

In February 2024, the pair announced their separation after five years of marriage. They share a son, Cruz. On Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Cartwright mentioned she isn’t currently dating anyone.

During an April appearance on Watch What Happens Live, she expressed that a horrible fight led her to end things with Taylor. It was like a veil was lifted…, Brittany added, reflecting on her decision to call it quits.