The Kentucky princess is officially making bank
Brittany Cartwright is no longer the wide-eyed girl from Kentucky who followed Jax Taylor to Los Angeles for a shot at fame. The Vanderpump Rules alum is now a full-blown reality titan, and she wants everyone to know her bank account is looking very healthy. Appearing on the Boyfriend Material podcast with Harry Jowsey, Cartwright finally addressed the whispers regarding her per-episode rate on the hit Bravo spinoff, The Valley.
When Jowsey grilled her on whether she pulls in between , and , per episode, Brittany did not just nod along. She shut it down with a smirk that practically screamed “rich.” She confirmed that the actual number is significantly higher than the , mark. Sources close to production suggest that as the anchor of the show, Brittany is commanding a top-tier salary that rivals the OGs of the Bravo universe. While she stopped short of giving the exact figure, her giggles said everything fans needed to know: she is officially the breadwinner.
Divorce papers stuck in legal limbo
While the money is flowing, the legal freedom is taking a lot longer to arrive. Brittany revealed a shocking update on her split from Jax Taylor, admitted that the divorce process keeps getting pushed and pushed. Despite the pair splitting nearly two years ago, the paperwork is still sitting on a desk somewhere while Jax remains notably absent from the upcoming season. Fans are starting to wonder if someone is intentionally dragging their feet to keep a foot in the door.
Brittany claims she is hoping to be officially single within a month, but we have heard that story before. The toxic cycle of their five-year marriage seems to have followed them into the courtroom. Insiders tell us that while Brittany is ready to sign on the dotted line, the logistics of untangling their lives—and their shared history of reality TV chaos—has become a total nightmare for their legal teams. She says she does not need a man for anything, but she definitely needs a judge to make this split permanent.
The shady truth about coparenting with Jax
Don’t let the polite Instagram posts fool you. Brittany admitted that coparenting their son, Cruz, is a total rollercoaster of emotions
Brittany is literally glowing now that she is away from Jax and has her own money. She does not need that negativity in her life anymore.
The fact that Jax has stepped away from the show ahead of season three speaks volumes. Is he avoiding the cameras because he cannot handle the narrative, or was he pushed out by a cast that is tired of his antics? Brittany is moving full steam ahead without him, surrounding herself with a loyal clique including Lala Kent and Janet Caperna. The power dynamic has shifted, and Jax is no longer the one holding the cards or the camera time.
A brand new house and a massive ego boost
Brittany is making it very clear: she has her own house and her own money. This is a far cry from the early seasons of Vanderpump Rules where she was often seen as the victim of Jax’s financial and emotional whims. She told Jowsey she has been single for over two years and is enjoying the independence. Independence looks good on her, but the industry is whispering about how she will handle the spotlight solo without the “Jax and Brittany” brand to lean on.
She claims she is not looking for a boyfriend, but she did mention wanting a partner to “have fun with” eventually. Translation? She is keeping her options open while the ink stays wet on those divorce papers. With her new salary and her new physique, the suitors are likely lining up, and the cameras will be there to capture every single date. The PR spin is working overtime to paint her as the ultimate independent woman, but we know the drama is never far behind.
The Valley season three: Dark clouds or sunshine?
The upcoming season of The Valley is already being hyped as a total shift in tone. Brittany teased that while the previous season was “so dark,” the new episodes will feature more “hilarious things.” However, in the world of Bravo, “hilarious” usually means someone is getting roasted at a backyard barbecue. After the brutal separation played out for the world to see, fans are skeptical that things can really be that lighthearted.
I bet the drama is actually worse this year and they are just trying to hide it until the trailer drops. You cannot have that cast together without a total explosion.
With Jax out of the picture, the dynamic among the remaining cast members is bound to fracture. Brittany is currently in a “good spot” with her costars, but as we have seen with this crew, that can change with one leaked text message. The girls’ trip she took with Lala Kent and Michelle Saniei was supposedly all smiles, but insiders suggest the cameras caught plenty of venting sessions about the men left behind in Los Angeles.
The cliffhanger everyone is talking about
As the wait for a premiere date continues, the real question remains: What is the real reason the divorce is being delayed? Is there a secret settlement negotiation happening behind closed doors, or is there more to the story than Brittany is letting on? She has the house, she has the cash, and she has the fame—but she still has the Taylor last name. If the divorce does not go through in the next month as she predicted, the speculation will reach a fever pitch. Is Brittany Cartwright really as “done” with Jax as she says she is, or is this just another season of high-stakes reality TV theater?
Would you like me to look into the latest court filings regarding Brittany and Jax’s divorce to see if there are any updates on that “one month” timeline?
