In a surprising turn of events, reality TV personalities Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor from Vanderpump Rules have announced that they are taking a break from their marriage. The couple hinted at their separation in February 2024, with Brittany sharing that they had decided to live separately for the sake of her mental health.

Brittany explained the complexities of marriage, stating that it had been a particularly rough year for her. In the midst of their difficulties, she made the decision to move into another home to create some much-needed space. This separation comes after the news that Brittany and Jax will be starring in a new Bravo spinoff series called The Valley, which will focus on their day-to-day lives in the famed Los Angeles suburb.

The couple's relationship has certainly had its ups and downs over the years. They first met in 2015 while vacationing in Las Vegas, and Jax convinced Brittany to join the cast of Vanderpump Rules for its fourth season. Their on-screen romance blossomed, and they even had their own spinoff show in 2017 called Jax and Brittany Take Kentucky.

However, their relationship faced a major setback in December 2017 when Jax admitted to cheating with a fellow Vanderpump Rules castmate. Despite the challenges, Brittany and Jax managed to reconcile and got engaged in June 2018. They tied the knot in June 2020 at a Kentucky Castle, surrounded by family, friends, and their Vanderpump Rules cast members.

Shortly after their wedding, the couple announced in September 2020 that they were expecting their first child, a baby boy. Brittany gave birth to their son, Cruz Michael Cauchi, on April 12, 2021, and expressed her joy and gratitude for the new addition to their family.

Although their fans have witnessed their relationship highs and lows on the screen, the current separation comes as a surprise. Fans can gain insight into the couple's journey when their new Bravo series, The Valley, premieres on March 19. It remains to be seen how this break will impact their future together, but both Brittany and Jax have emphasized their shared goal of doing what's best for their child.

As fans eagerly await more details on the future of Brittany and Jax's marriage, they will surely be keeping a close eye on their journey both on and off the screens.