Jax Taylor Expresses Hope for 'Amicable' Split and Future Friendship with Ex Brittany Cartwright: It's 'All I Want'

Mar. 15, 2025

Jax Taylor (left), Brittany Cartwright.Photo:Andrew Chin/Getty, Steve Granitz/FilmMagicJax Tayloris getting candid about his divorce fromBrittany Cartwright.The longtime coupleseparated in Februaryafter four years of marriage, but continually insisted they were not on the road to divorce. However, on Aug. 27, Cartwright, 35,officially filed for divorcefrom the 45-year-old, citing irreconcilable differences.On the Sept. 6 episode of Taylor’s podcast,When Reality Hits, which he and Cartwright share, the Bravo star delved into the dissolution of his marriage, as he admitted he’s had “a really, really rough week.““I understand why she did, and I agree that this is the right decision for our family,” Taylor said of Cartwright’s filing, before sharing how he’s feeling now about his ex.“I will always love and care for Brittany, I mean, she’s the mother of my beautiful son,” he said, referring to their3-year-old son Cruz, whoCartwright has requested primary legal and physical custody ofamid the divorce.“All I want for us is to be amicable co-parents and even hopefully really, really good friends one day. I know I’m an amazing father and I know that I will make an excellent ex-husband,” he continued.Cruz Cauchi, Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright attend the debut of Fantasy Lab Las Vegas' Midnight Dreams immersive experience at the Fashion Show mall on June 09, 2023.Gabe Ginsberg/GettyTaylor’s brief statement on the divorce echoes whata source told PEOPLE in the days after Cartwright’s filing.“This step has been a long time coming and something Brittany knew she had to do for the best interest of herself and her son in order to move forward and put a stop to this tumultuous cycle they’ve been living in,” the source said.“Jax is feeling mixed emotions. He knows this is ultimately the right decision but is sad that things ended up the way they have. It’s an emotional month for him and he’s trying to stay strong for his son,” the source added, referring toTaylor’s voluntary 30-day stay at an in-patient facility for mental health treatment. Since leaving the facility, he’s revealedhe was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and PTSD.Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright attend the Los Angeles special screening of Lionsgate’s “Midnight in the Switchgrass” at Regal LA Live on July 19, 2021.Kevin Winter/GettyPrior to Taylor speaking out about the divorce, Cartwright shared her thoughts on it on an episode of their joint podcast from Aug. 31. She said that she couldn’t “speak on details” of the split “because everything has been heavily documented on[The Valley] since we happen to be filming right now.““You will see how everything plays out once the show airs but I will say this: This season has been the most difficult season I have ever had to film. I never imagined I’d go through something so personal and painful while having the world watch,” she admitted.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 celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.She also reiterated thather “decision to file wasn’t made lightly or quickly"and shut down speculation that it was “a publicity stunt for the show or to garner ratings.““It’s taken me many years to get to this point, where I’ve gained enough courage and strength to do what was best for me — get myself out of a toxic relationship and ultimately see my worth.”

Jax Taylor (left), Brittany Cartwright.Photo:Andrew Chin/Getty, Steve Granitz/FilmMagic

Andrew Chin/Getty, Steve Granitz/FilmMagic

Jax Tayloris getting candid about his divorce fromBrittany Cartwright.The longtime coupleseparated in Februaryafter four years of marriage, but continually insisted they were not on the road to divorce. However, on Aug. 27, Cartwright, 35,officially filed for divorcefrom the 45-year-old, citing irreconcilable differences.On the Sept. 6 episode of Taylor’s podcast,When Reality Hits, which he and Cartwright share, the Bravo star delved into the dissolution of his marriage, as he admitted he’s had “a really, really rough week.““I understand why she did, and I agree that this is the right decision for our family,” Taylor said of Cartwright’s filing, before sharing how he’s feeling now about his ex.“I will always love and care for Brittany, I mean, she’s the mother of my beautiful son,” he said, referring to their3-year-old son Cruz, whoCartwright has requested primary legal and physical custody ofamid the divorce.“All I want for us is to be amicable co-parents and even hopefully really, really good friends one day. I know I’m an amazing father and I know that I will make an excellent ex-husband,” he continued.Cruz Cauchi, Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright attend the debut of Fantasy Lab Las Vegas' Midnight Dreams immersive experience at the Fashion Show mall on June 09, 2023.Gabe Ginsberg/GettyTaylor’s brief statement on the divorce echoes whata source told PEOPLE in the days after Cartwright’s filing.“This step has been a long time coming and something Brittany knew she had to do for the best interest of herself and her son in order to move forward and put a stop to this tumultuous cycle they’ve been living in,” the source said.“Jax is feeling mixed emotions. He knows this is ultimately the right decision but is sad that things ended up the way they have. It’s an emotional month for him and he’s trying to stay strong for his son,” the source added, referring toTaylor’s voluntary 30-day stay at an in-patient facility for mental health treatment. Since leaving the facility, he’s revealedhe was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and PTSD.Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright attend the Los Angeles special screening of Lionsgate’s “Midnight in the Switchgrass” at Regal LA Live on July 19, 2021.Kevin Winter/GettyPrior to Taylor speaking out about the divorce, Cartwright shared her thoughts on it on an episode of their joint podcast from Aug. 31. She said that she couldn’t “speak on details” of the split “because everything has been heavily documented on[The Valley] since we happen to be filming right now.““You will see how everything plays out once the show airs but I will say this: This season has been the most difficult season I have ever had to film. I never imagined I’d go through something so personal and painful while having the world watch,” she admitted.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 celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.She also reiterated thather “decision to file wasn’t made lightly or quickly"and shut down speculation that it was “a publicity stunt for the show or to garner ratings.““It’s taken me many years to get to this point, where I’ve gained enough courage and strength to do what was best for me — get myself out of a toxic relationship and ultimately see my worth.”

Jax Tayloris getting candid about his divorce fromBrittany Cartwright.

The longtime coupleseparated in Februaryafter four years of marriage, but continually insisted they were not on the road to divorce. However, on Aug. 27, Cartwright, 35,officially filed for divorcefrom the 45-year-old, citing irreconcilable differences.

On the Sept. 6 episode of Taylor’s podcast,When Reality Hits, which he and Cartwright share, the Bravo star delved into the dissolution of his marriage, as he admitted he’s had “a really, really rough week.”

“I understand why she did, and I agree that this is the right decision for our family,” Taylor said of Cartwright’s filing, before sharing how he’s feeling now about his ex.

“I will always love and care for Brittany, I mean, she’s the mother of my beautiful son,” he said, referring to their3-year-old son Cruz, whoCartwright has requested primary legal and physical custody ofamid the divorce.

“All I want for us is to be amicable co-parents and even hopefully really, really good friends one day. I know I’m an amazing father and I know that I will make an excellent ex-husband,” he continued.

Cruz Cauchi, Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright attend the debut of Fantasy Lab Las Vegas' Midnight Dreams immersive experience at the Fashion Show mall on June 09, 2023.Gabe Ginsberg/Getty

Gabe Ginsberg/Getty

Taylor’s brief statement on the divorce echoes whata source told PEOPLE in the days after Cartwright’s filing.

“This step has been a long time coming and something Brittany knew she had to do for the best interest of herself and her son in order to move forward and put a stop to this tumultuous cycle they’ve been living in,” the source said.

“Jax is feeling mixed emotions. He knows this is ultimately the right decision but is sad that things ended up the way they have. It’s an emotional month for him and he’s trying to stay strong for his son,” the source added, referring toTaylor’s voluntary 30-day stay at an in-patient facility for mental health treatment. Since leaving the facility, he’s revealedhe was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and PTSD.

Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright attend the Los Angeles special screening of Lionsgate’s “Midnight in the Switchgrass” at Regal LA Live on July 19, 2021.Kevin Winter/Getty

Kevin Winter/Getty

Prior to Taylor speaking out about the divorce, Cartwright shared her thoughts on it on an episode of their joint podcast from Aug. 31. She said that she couldn’t “speak on details” of the split “because everything has been heavily documented on[The Valley] since we happen to be filming right now.”

“You will see how everything plays out once the show airs but I will say this: This season has been the most difficult season I have ever had to film. I never imagined I’d go through something so personal and painful while having the world watch,” she admitted.

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 celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

She also reiterated thather “decision to file wasn’t made lightly or quickly"and shut down speculation that it was “a publicity stunt for the show or to garner ratings.”

“It’s taken me many years to get to this point, where I’ve gained enough courage and strength to do what was best for me — get myself out of a toxic relationship and ultimately see my worth.”

source: people.com