Jax Taylor Fires Brittany Cartwright, Blames Her for Brand Deal Sabotage

Jax Taylor, the former Bravo star, publicly accused his estranged wife Brittany Cartwright of undermining his brand deals in a short Instagram post that he later removed.

Taylor shared a screenshot of a message sent to Divergent Lifestyle Co., a nonprofit supporting fathers of autistic children, and claimed the ex had reached out to the company to sabotage his involvement.

He said the message was part of a pattern of interference that has cost him multiple job offers, and he felt compelled to air his grievances because he could not resolve the matter privately.

## Background & Context

The dispute follows a split that began in January 2024 after four years of marriage. Cartwright formally ended the union in August, and the couple has been navigating a custody arrangement for their five‑year‑old son Cruz, who was diagnosed with autism.

Both parents have publicly acknowledged the challenges of raising a child with autism amid their separation.

In March, the ex‑husband and wife finalized a separate-care agreement that allocates all caregiving duties and expenses to each parent without child support payments.

Taylor has been awarded custody on Wednesday nights and alternating weekends, while both parties agreed to abstain from substances around their son and avoid new partners until six months of dating. The agreement also requires that any new partners be disclosed to the other parent.

Taylor’s public statements also touch on his sobriety journey, noting he has been 637 days clean after a period of cocaine abuse and a stint in rehab. He has moved on with publicist Lori Krebs, who has managed his public image since the divorce.

Cartwright is reportedly dating former singer Brandon Hanson, a detail that has surfaced in recent gossip columns.

## What People Are Saying

Taylor said the screenshot he posted was sent to the nonprofit by Cartwright, who apparently inquired whether he was officially involved and asked for a donation link. He also pointed out that the nonprofit had not responded to the message, and he had no reason to suspect interference.

The message appeared after Taylor had reposted a flyer for an upcoming event supporting fathers of autistic children.

He characterized the incident as another instance of ‘sabotaging’ his professional life, adding that he has already lost several jobs because of her actions. Taylor also expressed frustration over having to go public after staying quiet for almost a year, noting that he had tried handling the situation privately with limited success.

Despite the tension, no official statement from Cartwright’s side has been released, and her representative was not immediately available for comment.

## What Happens Next

The latest controversy arrives as Taylor’s custody arrangements were only recently settled, and he continues to emphasize his sobriety and commitment to fatherhood while also focusing on philanthropy.

He has repeatedly highlighted his role in supporting events for parents of autistic children, seeing it as a way to give back after his son Cruz’s diagnosis.

With the divorce finalized, both parties remain bound by the March agreement that separates caregiving responsibilities and prohibits substance use around their son. They also agreed to not introduce new partners for at least six months of dating, and any new partners must be disclosed to the other parent.

Taylor has said his goal is to keep focusing on raising Cruz and maintaining a positive public image while also supporting causes important to him, such as events for parents of autistic children. He stresses that his daily work includes managing his brand collaborations and speaking at related conferences.

The outcome of the alleged sabotage claims remains unclear, pending any forthcoming evidence or court filings.

Taylor’s allegations cast a spotlight on the fallout that can follow high‑profile divorces, especially when children’s well‑being and professional interests intersect. Whether the accusations hold up will depend on any forthcoming evidence or court filings, and could influence his future brand collaborations.