Brittany Cartwright seemed to sense the tension when she and her ex-husband, Jax Taylor, publicly clashed. for the first time since filing for divorce.
While filming the second season of their reality show, The Valley, Cartwright, 35, was seen wiping away tears as he spoke to friend Kristen Doute in a far corner of the field.
The emotional conversation was caught on camera by a crew member as the mother-of-one dutifully reported to work on Friday in Los Angeles.
The mother of one immediately began receiving support from her castmates, which helped her move on and put on a brave face after reuniting with her ex.
Brittany Cartwright appeared to be feeling the strain amid her divorce from Jax Taylor and was seen wiping away tears as she spoke to friend Kristen Doute during a photo shoot for her reality show The Valley.
At one point, the reality star was seen high-fiving one of her co-stars while wrapped in a large plastic roller.
Others were seen giving him hugs.
When she arrived on set, Cartwright initially exuded confidence as she showed off her toned midriff in a grey bra and black leggings.
Her long brown hair was styled in high ponytails, adorned with red scarves as ribbons.
She completed her look with a black and white checked shirt tied at the waist and white sneakers.
Meanwhile, Taylor, 45, was wearing a blue and gray baseball jersey and black sweatpants.
The Studio City owner of the Jax wore gray sneakers and pulled a blue billed cap backwards over his dark hair.
Both Taylor and Cartwright appeared to be trying to keep their distance from each other during the activities.
The emotional conversation was captured on camera by a crew member.
This was the first time Cartwright, 35, and Taylor, 45, were seen together since being served with divorce papers.
Cartwright seemed keen to join in and got into a clear plastic ball. She was seen giving one of her co-stars a high five. Friends share hugs with the former waitress
Both estranged spouses were asked to participate in a group activity for their reality show. The scenes were filmed at Pan Pacific Park in the Fairfax district of Los Angeles and not in the San Fernando Valley, where the show is set.
For her part, Cartwright, 35, seemed to exude confidence, sporting a pair of black leggings and showing off her toned tummy in a grey bra. She arrived on set wearing a black and white checked shirt tied at the waist and white sneakers.
Taylor, 45, wore a blue and gray baseball shirt and black sweatpants. The owner of The Jax’s Studio City wore gray sneakers and pulled a blue, backwards-brimmed cap over his dark hair.
The separated spouses seemed to be trying to keep their distance from each other.
Scheana Shay and her husband Brock Davies also joined the cast for a day of fun in the sun.
Shay and her husband, along with Lala Kent, have become part of the show after production on Vanderpump Rules season 12 was suspended for an undetermined amount of time as they navigate the fallout from Scandoval.
In the latest episode of her podcast, Reality Hits, Cartwright opened up about why she decided to end her five-year marriage.
“Unfortunately I can’t talk about specifics because everything has been extensively documented on the show as we are filming right now. You’ll see how it all plays out once the show airs,” he told his audience.
In the latest episode of her Reality Hits podcast, Cartwright opened up about why she decided to end her five-year marriage. “Unfortunately, I can’t talk about specifics because it’s all been extensively documented on the show as we’re filming right now.”
Cartwright denied that she and Taylor were splitting up for ratings. “A lot of people have said on the internet that they think this has been a publicity stunt for the show, or to get ratings and it’s the furthest thing from that,” she insisted.
Cartwright seemed to enjoy the support of her co-stars during this emotional time.
“But I will say this: this season has been the most difficult season I’ve ever had to film,” he said.
“I never imagined I would go through something so personal and painful with the world watching,” she said, her voice breaking with emotion.
“I’m not saying this to make anyone feel bad, because I know this is the life I chose and I’m very lucky in many ways. But I’ll always want to be honest with all of you,” the Kentucky native said.
“Many have said online that they think this has been a publicity stunt for the show or to boost ratings, but that is quite the opposite,” he insisted.
Cartwright said the current season of The Valley “has been the hardest season I’ve ever had to film. I never imagined I would go through something so personal and painful with the world watching.”
The Kentucky native said she was motivated to stay strong for her and Taylor’s son, 3-year-old Cruz, “who deserves a happy, healthy mommy.”
Fans will have to wait a while to see how everything plays out between the two. The second season of The Valley is not expected to premiere until spring 2025.
“I did not make the decision to file a lawsuit lightly or in haste. It took me many, many years to get to this point, where I gained the courage and strength to do what was best for me, to walk away from a toxic relationship and ultimately see my worth.”
She confessed: ‘It’s been very difficult, but I am stronger than ever, and my motivation is my son, my Cruzie, who deserves a happy and healthy mommy,’ she said, referring to her three-year-old son with Taylor.
Her comments come after she claimed she was left with no choice but to file for divorce after witnessing his blatant disrespect towards her as she watched their relationship unfold on the reality show.
Fans will have to wait a while to see how this plays out. The second season of The Valley is not expected to premiere until spring 2025.
