Jax Taylor at the premiere of ‘The Valley’ in Los Angeles on March 14, 2024.Photo:Michael Simon/ShutterstockJax Tayloris having a “tough” timeamid his separationfrom wifeBrittany Cartwright.While speaking exclusively to PEOPLE at Thursday’s premiere ofThe Valleyin Los Angeles, Taylor, 44, opens up about what it’s been like having the support of friends after he and Cartwright, 35, announced they had separated followingfour years of marriage.“There’s a lot of people going through what I’m going through right now and, marriage is not easy. It’s not, you know. It’s a lot of work and there’s a lot of ups and downs,” says theVanderpump Rulesalum, who shares 2-year-old son Cruz with Cartwright.“It’s tough, it’s tough, but we’re handling it the best way we can,” he adds.Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor in Bravo’s ‘The Valley’.Felix Kunze/Bravo via Getty ImagesTaylor notes the pair had been “going through some things for a while now” and they decided it would be best for the family if they took “a little bit of a breather.““I’m not sure what the future holds for this, but you know, as of right now, this is just the best case scenario,” he continues, insisting the split “is not a publicity stunt” and thatThe Valleyviewers will see “there’s something going on there” in terms of their relationship when they watch the show.Meanwhile,Cartwright told PEOPLEat the premiere — held at Jax’s Studio City — that although she’s been Taylor’s “ride or die for nine years,” “there’s only so much that a woman can take.““Once a woman hits her breaking point, it’s like ‘Done.’ Something like clicked in my head, and I was like ‘I need to step away from this situation. This is not not healthy. This is not a good situation.’ " the reality star explains. “My son deserves better. I deserve better.“Cartwright insisted Cruz is the “most important thing” and “all that matters.““I feel a little bit of relief,” she shares, of the split. “I needed this space.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright.Tibrina Hobson/GettyTaylor and Cartwrightfirst met at a Las Vegas bar in 2015. In 2017, they briefly split, but after filming wrapped for season 6 ofVanderpump Rules, they reconciled, beforeannouncing their engagementin June 2018.The following year, in June 2019, they married at the Kentucky Castle. Nearly two years later, in April 2021, the pair welcomed son Cruz Michael Cauchi.It remains unclear whether the two will divorce. Neither Taylor nor Cartwright have filed any legal paperwork yet, and have previous said their separation is “not a divorce.“The Valleypremieres Tuesday, March 19, on Bravo following a new episode ofVanderpump Rules, and episodes will stream next day on Peacock. Beginning Tuesday, March 26, the series will move to its regular timeslot of 9 p.m. ET/PT.
Jax Taylor at the premiere of ‘The Valley’ in Los Angeles on March 14, 2024.Photo:Michael Simon/Shutterstock
Michael Simon/Shutterstock
Jax Tayloris having a “tough” timeamid his separationfrom wifeBrittany Cartwright.While speaking exclusively to PEOPLE at Thursday’s premiere ofThe Valleyin Los Angeles, Taylor, 44, opens up about what it’s been like having the support of friends after he and Cartwright, 35, announced they had separated followingfour years of marriage.“There’s a lot of people going through what I’m going through right now and, marriage is not easy. It’s not, you know. It’s a lot of work and there’s a lot of ups and downs,” says theVanderpump Rulesalum, who shares 2-year-old son Cruz with Cartwright.“It’s tough, it’s tough, but we’re handling it the best way we can,” he adds.Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor in Bravo’s ‘The Valley’.Felix Kunze/Bravo via Getty ImagesTaylor notes the pair had been “going through some things for a while now” and they decided it would be best for the family if they took “a little bit of a breather.““I’m not sure what the future holds for this, but you know, as of right now, this is just the best case scenario,” he continues, insisting the split “is not a publicity stunt” and thatThe Valleyviewers will see “there’s something going on there” in terms of their relationship when they watch the show.Meanwhile,Cartwright told PEOPLEat the premiere — held at Jax’s Studio City — that although she’s been Taylor’s “ride or die for nine years,” “there’s only so much that a woman can take.““Once a woman hits her breaking point, it’s like ‘Done.’ Something like clicked in my head, and I was like ‘I need to step away from this situation. This is not not healthy. This is not a good situation.’ " the reality star explains. “My son deserves better. I deserve better.“Cartwright insisted Cruz is the “most important thing” and “all that matters.““I feel a little bit of relief,” she shares, of the split. “I needed this space.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright.Tibrina Hobson/GettyTaylor and Cartwrightfirst met at a Las Vegas bar in 2015. In 2017, they briefly split, but after filming wrapped for season 6 ofVanderpump Rules, they reconciled, beforeannouncing their engagementin June 2018.The following year, in June 2019, they married at the Kentucky Castle. Nearly two years later, in April 2021, the pair welcomed son Cruz Michael Cauchi.It remains unclear whether the two will divorce. Neither Taylor nor Cartwright have filed any legal paperwork yet, and have previous said their separation is “not a divorce.“The Valleypremieres Tuesday, March 19, on Bravo following a new episode ofVanderpump Rules, and episodes will stream next day on Peacock. Beginning Tuesday, March 26, the series will move to its regular timeslot of 9 p.m. ET/PT.
Jax Tayloris having a “tough” timeamid his separationfrom wifeBrittany Cartwright.
While speaking exclusively to PEOPLE at Thursday’s premiere ofThe Valleyin Los Angeles, Taylor, 44, opens up about what it’s been like having the support of friends after he and Cartwright, 35, announced they had separated followingfour years of marriage.
“There’s a lot of people going through what I’m going through right now and, marriage is not easy. It’s not, you know. It’s a lot of work and there’s a lot of ups and downs,” says theVanderpump Rulesalum, who shares 2-year-old son Cruz with Cartwright.
“It’s tough, it’s tough, but we’re handling it the best way we can,” he adds.
Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor in Bravo’s ‘The Valley’.Felix Kunze/Bravo via Getty Images
Felix Kunze/Bravo via Getty Images
Taylor notes the pair had been “going through some things for a while now” and they decided it would be best for the family if they took “a little bit of a breather.”
“I’m not sure what the future holds for this, but you know, as of right now, this is just the best case scenario,” he continues, insisting the split “is not a publicity stunt” and thatThe Valleyviewers will see “there’s something going on there” in terms of their relationship when they watch the show.
Meanwhile,Cartwright told PEOPLEat the premiere — held at Jax’s Studio City — that although she’s been Taylor’s “ride or die for nine years,” “there’s only so much that a woman can take.”
“Once a woman hits her breaking point, it’s like ‘Done.’ Something like clicked in my head, and I was like ‘I need to step away from this situation. This is not not healthy. This is not a good situation.’ " the reality star explains. “My son deserves better. I deserve better.”
Cartwright insisted Cruz is the “most important thing” and “all that matters.”
“I feel a little bit of relief,” she shares, of the split. “I needed this space.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright.Tibrina Hobson/Getty
Taylor and Cartwrightfirst met at a Las Vegas bar in 2015. In 2017, they briefly split, but after filming wrapped for season 6 ofVanderpump Rules, they reconciled, beforeannouncing their engagementin June 2018.
The following year, in June 2019, they married at the Kentucky Castle. Nearly two years later, in April 2021, the pair welcomed son Cruz Michael Cauchi.
It remains unclear whether the two will divorce. Neither Taylor nor Cartwright have filed any legal paperwork yet, and have previous said their separation is “not a divorce.”
The Valleypremieres Tuesday, March 19, on Bravo following a new episode ofVanderpump Rules, and episodes will stream next day on Peacock. Beginning Tuesday, March 26, the series will move to its regular timeslot of 9 p.m. ET/PT.
source: people.com
