Brittany Cartwright has been candid about moving on after her split from ex-husband Jax Taylor. Since announcing their separation in 2024, The Valley star has navigated dating, co-parenting their son, Cruz, and life as a single mom. Although Brittany briefly sparked a new romance after her breakup, she’s since shared where her love life stands today.
Find out more below.
Why Did Brittany Cartwright & Jax Taylor Break Up?
Brittany announced her separation from Jax in February 2024 after nearly five years of marriage. While the pair cited ongoing issues in their relationship, Brittany later said she reached a breaking point after years of conflict and a loss of trust.
Since their split, Jax has publicly discussed his struggles with cocaine addiction and mental health, while Brittany has said she is focused on co-parenting their son and finalizing their divorce. The former couple continue to share custody of Cruz, though their divorce proceedings have been contentious.
Does Brittany Cartwright Have a Boyfriend?
No. As of August 2026, Brittany is single. Following her split from Jax, she briefly dated Brandon Hanson, but the relationship ended in 2025. During the October 10, 2025, episode of her podcast, When Reality Hits with Brittany Cartwright, she confirmed the breakup. “I’m single,” Brittany said.
Reflecting on the relationship, she explained, “We were very good friends before we started dating. It was kind of like a whirlwind relationship. It went into the public way sooner than we ever would have wanted it to.”
She added, “We still care a lot about each other. It ended amicably, but I just could not do the long distance and he’s got a lot of obligations with his three kids and jobs, and we lived three hours away, so it was just too tough to keep it going. We really cared about each other. Hopefully, we can remain friends, but it’s just something I didn’t see that was going to be able to continue in the future.”
Brittany has said she’s enjoying being on her own, focusing on raising Cruz, healing after her divorce and casually dating without rushing into another serious relationship.
Who Has Brittany Cartwright Dated?
Brittany’s most high-profile relationship was with Jax, whom she began dating in 2015 after meeting him in Las Vegas. They married in 2019, welcomed their son Cruz in 2021 and separated in 2024. Following the breakup, Brittany briefly dated Brandon, a longtime friend from Kentucky.
As of now, Brittany has not publicly confirmed a new relationship.
