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Brittany Cartwright

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Brittany Cartwright biography

Brittany Cartwright is a reality television personality best known for starring on Vanderpump Rules and its spinoff series, The Valley. After meeting her estranged husband Jax Taylor in Las Vegas nearly ten years ago, she relocated to Los Angeles to build a life with him and join the cast of his hit Bravo television show.

Recent news coverage focuses on the bitter dissolution of Cartwright's five-year marriage to Taylor. In August 2024, she officially filed for divorce. In August 2026, a Los Angeles judge granted her a temporary protective order against Taylor following allegations of domestic abuse, violent threats, and physical violence. Court filings have since revealed ongoing disputes involving personal property, alleged business sabotage, and custody proceedings concerning their young son, Cruz.

  • Coverage of Brittany Cartwright focuses predominantly on the legal and personal fallout from her separation and divorce from Jax Taylor.
  • Media reports detail contentious court filings involving protective orders, domestic violence allegations, and disputes over personal property.
  • Additionally, court submissions highlight claims regarding post-separation interference with commercial deals as the former couple navigates divorce proceedings.

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  1. Brittany Cartwright Granted Protective Order Against Jax Taylor Following Abuse Claims

    Aug 28, 2026

    A Los Angeles judge granted Brittany Cartwright a temporary protective order against her estranged husband, Jax Taylor.

    Brittany Cartwright Granted Protective Order Against Jax Taylor Following Abuse Claims
  2. Jax Taylor And Brittany Cartwright's Decade-Long Romance Ends In Bitter Divorce

    Aug 29, 2026

    Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor officially moved forward with divorce proceedings after a decade together.

    Jax Taylor And Brittany Cartwright's Decade-Long Romance Ends In Bitter Divorce
  3. Jax Taylor Demands Brittany Cartwright Stop Asking For Wedding Ring In Heated Email

    Sep 1, 2026

    Court records revealed an email exchange in which Jax Taylor told Brittany Cartwright to stop asking for her wedding ring back.

    Jax Taylor Demands Brittany Cartwright Stop Asking For Wedding Ring In Heated Email
  4. Jax Taylor Leaks Alleged DM Showing Brittany Cartwright Sabotaging His 'Fake' Smartwater Deal

    Sep 3, 2026

    Jax Taylor alleged Brittany Cartwright tried to sabotage a brand sponsorship by sending a direct message to Smartwater.

    Jax Taylor Leaks Alleged DM Showing Brittany Cartwright Sabotaging His 'Fake' Smartwater Deal
  5. Jax Taylor Claims Brittany Cartwright Tanked Business Deals in Court Filing

    Sep 12, 2026

    Jax Taylor submitted evidence in court claiming Brittany Cartwright tanked commercial opportunities by spreading false statements.

    Jax Taylor Claims Brittany Cartwright Tanked Business Deals in Court Filing

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Jax Taylor Claims Brittany Cartwright Tanked Business Deals in Court Filing
Jax Taylor Leaks Alleged DM Showing Brittany Cartwright Sabotaging His 'Fake' Smartwater Deal
Jax Taylor Demands Brittany Cartwright Stop Asking For Wedding Ring In Heated Email
Jax Taylor And Brittany Cartwright's Decade-Long Romance Ends In Bitter Divorce
Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright pose together in the early days of their romance, long before the ‘Vanderpump Rules’ stars’ relationship timeline turned toward d
Brittany Cartwright flashes her engagement ring beside Jax Taylor, marking one of the happiest chapters in the couple’s relationship ahead of their eventual split.
Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright step out with their young son, Cruz, whom the former couple continues to co-parent amid their drawn-out divorce.
Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright are spotted together after their separation, as the former ‘Vanderpump Rules’ couple’s divorce escalated into a bitter legal batt
Brittany Cartwright Granted Protective Order Against Jax Taylor Following Abuse Claims
Brittany Cartwright Submits Shocking Photos of Bruises and Home Damage in Jax Taylor Court Filing
Jax Taylor Allegedly Threatened To 'Gut' Brittany Cartwright In Shocking Restraining Order Filing
Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor
Cartwright (pictured above in March) filed a declaration detailing alleged abuse.
Cartwright claimed her ex subjected her to “coercive control, financial abuse, emotional and psychological abuse, gaslighting and even physical violence,” per court docs.
Cartwright detailed an alleged furniture-throwing incident in the filing.

Brittany Cartwright: your questions

When did Brittany Cartwright file for divorce from Jax Taylor?

Brittany Cartwright officially filed for divorce from Jax Taylor in August 2024 after five years of marriage.

Why was Brittany Cartwright granted a protective order against Jax Taylor?

She was granted a temporary protective order after accusing Taylor of physical violence, domestic abuse, financial control, gaslighting, and graphic violent threats.

Does Brittany Cartwright have temporary sole custody of her son Cruz?

No, a judge turned down her petition for temporary sole custody of Cruz, choosing to address parental rights during an upcoming hearing.

What evidence did Brittany Cartwright submit in her court filing?

She submitted photos showing a large bruise on her knee and physical damage to her residence, including shattered household items.

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