Brittany Cartwright Breaks Silence on Jax Taylor Divorce: “Cruz Gave Me the Strength to Leave”
In a world where love often blinds us to toxicity, Brittany Cartwright has emerged as a poster child for maternal courage. The *Vanderpump Rules* alum recently revealed that her 3-year-old son, Cruz, was the catalyst for her decision to leave her tumultuous marriage to Jax Taylor. Speaking on the *I Do, Part 2* podcast, Brittany didn’t mince words: “Cruz is my driving force to be happier and to be a better person.” She described the suffocating atmosphere of her home, where the “energy was so bad and so off,” and admitted that without Cruz, she might have stayed in the marriage indefinitely. “I probably would have stayed with Jax for the rest of my life,” she confessed, adding that witnessing how she was treated in front of her son was the wake-up call she needed.
Brittany’s candidness about her struggles is both refreshing and heartbreaking. She acknowledged the blinding power of love, a phenomenon that keeps many women tethered to unhealthy relationships. “For a lot of women, you’re so blinded by love that you don’t really realize everything that you’re going through,” she said. Despite fleeting moments of considering reconciliation, Brittany is resolute: “We will never, ever get back together.” Her newfound clarity and self-worth shine through as she declares, “I know I’m worth so much more.”
As for Cruz, Brittany reports that he’s thriving in the wake of their separation. “He is absolutely amazing,” she gushed, noting that his happiness is directly tied to hers. “He wants to see his mom happy,” she explained, emphasizing the importance of a positive environment over the constant negativity that once plagued their household. At just 3 years old, Cruz may not fully grasp the complexities of his parents’ split, but his joy is a testament to Brittany’s strength and determination to create a better life for them both.
This isn’t the first time Jax’s infidelity has rocked their relationship. Back in 2017, he cheated on Brittany with former *SUR* waitress Faith Stowers, a scandal that played out on *Vanderpump Rules*. Despite the betrayal, Brittany forgave him, and the couple married in 2020. But as the years passed, the cracks in their marriage became impossible to ignore. By February 2024, Brittany had had enough, announcing their separation on their podcast, *When Reality Hits*. “I made the decision to move into another home to take some space for the sake of my mental health,” she shared, underscoring the toll the relationship had taken on her well-being.
Brittany’s story is a stark reminder that love, while powerful, isn’t always enough to sustain a relationship. Her decision to prioritize her son’s well-being and her own mental health is a masterclass in self-respect. And while the road ahead may be challenging, it’s clear that Brittany is ready to embrace a brighter, happier future—one where she and Cruz can thrive without the shadow of toxicity.
Sometimes, the hardest decisions are the ones that set us free. Brittany Cartwright is living proof that even in the messiest of breakups, there’s a silver lining—and it’s often shaped like a 3-year-old.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online
