Brittany Cartwright was spotted with her son Cruz in Los Angeles on Wednesday, after her ex-husband Jax Taylor entered rehab.
The 35-year-old reality star, who recently sparked romance rumors with The Bachelorette star Tanner Courtad, looked tense as she held her three-year-old son in her arms amid news that Jax was seeking mental health treatment.
Wearing a casual outfit of a red plaid shirt and black biker shorts, the brunette beauty kept her only son close as she walked through a parking lot.
She kept a low profile behind dark designer sunglasses and completed her look with a messy bun and white sandals.
The departure occurs after Jax He checked into an inpatient facility last week and is not only supposedly still in the hospital the Angels area, a source told DailyMail.com, but also remains in communication with Brittany and Cruz.
Brittany Cartwright was spotted with her son Cruz in Los Angeles on Wednesday, after her ex-husband Jax Taylor entered rehab.
The 35-year-old reality star looked visibly tense as she held her three-year-old son in her arms amid news that Jax was seeking mental health treatment.
“He’s still in communication with Brittany and his son,” a source revealed exclusively to DailyMail.com.
The source went on to say that at this time, it is unknown how long the Vanderpump Rules alum will be in treatment.
“He’s not sure how long he’ll stay. It’ll be as long as he needs,” the source added.
Another source said: “Brittany’s priority is taking care of her son while Jax is away, and she’s making sure Cruz can still talk to his dad.”
Brittany and Jax announced their split in February after nearly five years of marriage. She has since moved out of their $1.9 million home in Valley Village and into an Airbnb.
“Brittany is supportive of Jax in his quest for treatment. She’s been begging him to go to therapy for years, so she’s glad he’s finally decided to seek help for his mental health issues,” a source told DailyMail.com.
The former couple are “putting a pause” on any talks about next steps, according to the source.
‘Jax and Brittany have put their relationship on hold. They are still separated and dealing with their marital problems.
Jax Taylor remains ‘in communication’ with son Cruz and ex-wife Brittany Cartwright while in mental health facility
Taylor and Cartwright are “putting on hold” any conversations about next steps, according to the source; photographed in April 2024
Cartwright and Taylor welcomed their son
“Now it’s a matter of Jax getting help for his mental health before they can continue their conversation about his marriage and what’s next,” the source shared.
DailyMail.com contacted Cartwright’s representatives, who declined to comment.
Meanwhile, Brittany holds down the mantle in Jax’s Studio City, hosting weekly Bachelorette viewing parties with her friends Tom Schwartz, Jasmine Goode, and Charity Lawson.
Charity, who was the lead on season 20 of The Bachelorette, “played a role” in introducing one of her former suitors, Tanner Courtad, to Brittany, according to a source who spoke exclusively to DailyMail.com.
Brittany and Tanner have been ‘hanging out’ since they met at Jenn Tran’s The Bachelorette viewing party on July 15 in Jax’s Studio City.
Tanner, 31, attended another party with the reality star the following week on July 22 and “has been keeping Brittany company while she films The Valley,” according to the source.
‘They recently filmed at Dave and Buster’s with the rest of the cast for Janet’s (Caperna) birthday.’
The Kentucky native, who had Tanner on her Aug. 2 podcast When Reality Hits with Jax & Brittany, is reportedly “much happier” and has even lost some weight in recent weeks.
Brittany has been “hanging out” lately with former The Bachelorette suitor Tanner Courtad, sparking romance rumors on social media.
Cartwright has recently settled her $35,000 tax debt, DailyMail.com reports exclusively (seen in June)
‘Brittany has been happier and less stressed lately, and her happiness is contributing to her eating healthier and living a healthier lifestyle,’ the source revealed.
“The separation and the time she’s spent away from Jax has been a really good thing for her, no doubt.”
Another reason she might be “less stressed” is because she recently settled her $35,000 tax debt, DailyMail.com exclusively reports.
Documents obtained by DailyMail.com reveal that the California State Franchise Tax Board filed a release of Brittany’s state tax lien for $35,239.88 on July 26, 2024, just over a month after the lien was imposed on her.
DailyMail.com previously reported that the tax lien was placed on her on June 12, 2024, months after she was forced to move out of the marital home she once shared with Jax.
Jax has not left his 3,765-square-foot, five-bedroom mansion in the San Fernando Valley, which he purchased in 2019.
“I knew he wasn’t going to leave, so I had to leave,” Brittany confessed last season on The Valley. “It was just too toxic of a situation, especially for my son.”
Brittnay and Jax, who share three-year-old son Cruz, announced their split in February after nearly five years of marriage; (seen with their son in May 2023)
The former couple began dating in 2015. They got engaged in 2018, married in June 2019, and welcomed son Cruz in 2021; (seen in March 2023)
Jax, for his part, took to his Instagram while undergoing treatment to inform his fans that he was at a wellness center to improve his little one’s health.
“I’m working on getting better for you and me, buddy. I love you,” he captioned a photo of himself kissing Cruz.
A representative for Jax said TMZ‘Jax has always been candid about his mental health struggles, especially over the past few months on his podcast.
“He has made the decision to seek hospital treatment. This is an especially sensitive time for him and his family. They ask for privacy and respect until he is ready to speak further on this matter.”
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