Brittany Cartwright has officially filed for divorce from Jax Taylor following a tumultuous relationship. The filing comes just six months after she publicly revealed their separation on the “When Reality Hits” podcast.
According to court documents obtained by ET, Cartwright cites “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their split. Shortly after the news broke, she posted a sultry photo on Instagram, expressing that she’s “getting her sparkle back.”
Brittany Cartwright captivates with a new Instagram update.
In her legal filing, the *Valley* star listed January 24 as the official date of their breakup. Shortly after, she posted a stunning picture on social media, showcasing her glamorous barrel curls, long lashes, and a nude lip that exuded a sultry vibe. Captioned “Getting my sparkle back,” the photo featured her in a chic pink top with a plunging neckline and quickly garnered congratulatory messages from friends and former co-stars.
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“Shining bright, baby!” commented Vanderpump’s Scheana Shay. Brittany also shared a series of celebratory pictures on her Instagram story, possibly with her team. “Yes!! Love you, queen Britt,” wrote Sanchez. “You deserve the best of the best. Don’t let anyone dull your sparkle,” added a fan. Another supporter commented, “You are so pretty. You were gorgeous the first time they showed you on VPR. I hope all this work you had done was for you because you were perfect before. I’m glad you’re feeling sparkly.”
After more than a decade together, during which their relationship was often scrutinized and plagued by infidelity rumors, Brittany and Jax are now going their separate ways. The 35-year-old has initiated divorce proceedings, citing shared custody of their 3-year-old son, Cruz. Cartwright publicly announced their split in February, marking the end of nearly five years of marriage. Reportedly, she is seeking legal and physical custody of their child.
“Jax and I are taking time apart, and I decided to move into another home to create some space for my mental health,” she shared earlier on their podcast. Later, during the season finale of the show, she discussed the breakup, attributing it to Jax’s behavior. “He would go out to the bar and come home with horrible hangovers, which made him mean as a snake,” she explained. “Finally, after he’d been yelling at me for hours, I packed up me and Cruz, and we got the hell out of that house,” the Bravo star revealed, according to PageSix.