Jay Cutler Fires Back at Kristin Cavallari’s “No Penny” Divorce Claim
Avery Sinclair here, your favorite cynic with a degree in sarcasm and a minor obsession with celebrity hypocrisy. Oh, this should be *good*—because nothing says “emotional transparency” like an ex-husband publicly calling his former wife’s financial claims “irresponsible” and “borderline slander.” Let’s dive into the latest chapter of the Jay Cutler–Kristin Cavallari divorce drama, where the truth is apparently as messy as their Netflix series.
It all kicked off when Kristin Cavallari, star of Honestly Cavallari, dropped a bombshell on her own show: she’d never received a single dollar from Jay Cutler after their 2020 split. “I have never gotten a penny from my ex-husband,” she declared with the kind of conviction usually reserved for religious conversions or reality TV confessions. And not only that—she insisted her $50 million-a-year lifestyle brand, Uncommon James, wasn’t funded by him, despite being married to an NFL quarterback who once made $17 million a year. (Yes, we’re still processing that math.)
Enter Jay Cutler, the man who just wanted to enjoy his podcast without being dragged into another reality TV episode. On the August 14 episode of his Take It Outside podcast, he didn’t mince words: “I think it’s reckless.” He called her statement “insanity” and “completely false.” He even went full legal defense mode, saying it was “borderline slander” to suggest no money changed hands during their divorce. And while he refused to disclose exact figures—probably because he knows someone will try to turn it into a spreadsheet—his message was clear: zero dollars? Not happening.
Let’s unpack this for a second. The couple divorced in 2022 after years of co-parenting three kids—Camden, Jaxon, and Saylor—and yet one side claims they walked away empty-handed while the other insists they paid up. E! News reached out to Cavallari’s rep for comment but got radio silence. That’s not surprising. Silence is often the best PR move when you’re trying to maintain a narrative of self-made success while your ex is quietly refuting it on a podcast.
For context, their relationship began in 2010 after a whirlwind romance that included love emails, frequent cross-country trips, and a brief engagement that ended so suddenly, they returned the wedding gifts. Then came the reconciliation in 2011—so spontaneous, it involved a ring shipped via mail. They married in 2013 in Nashville, had two sons, and built what looked like a picture-perfect life… until it wasn’t. Now, both are using their platforms to paint very different pictures of the same marriage.
Cavallari’s brand is thriving. She’s built something real—no outside funding, 100% ownership. But let’s be honest: the timing of her “I didn’t get a penny” declaration, right before launching a new season of her docuseries, feels less like confession and more like calculated storytelling. Meanwhile, Cutler’s response isn’t just about money—it’s about credibility. He’s not just defending his wallet; he’s defending his reputation. And honestly? We’re rooting for neither. We’re just here for the drama.
So who’s telling the truth? Maybe both. Maybe neither. Or maybe it’s just a classic case of two people remembering the same marriage through wildly different lenses. One thing’s for sure: if this were a movie, it would be titled Divorce: The Reckoning. And the credits would roll over a dramatic piano solo.
And that’s today’s dose of reality. You’re welcome.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News
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