Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright 'SPLIT'! Vanderpump Rules couple announce separation after four years of marriage: 'We are taking time apart'

Former Vanderpump Rules stars Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright have announced they currently separated and 'taking time apart' after four years of marriage. 

Brittany, 35, announced the news this week on their joint podcast When Reality Hits, confirming: 'Jax and I are taking time apart and I made the decision to move into another home to take some space for the sake of my mental health.' 

However, Brittany also later hinted that the 'split' could be temporary, as she asked fans to 'pray for us,' and added that she believes 'everything will be just fine.'

Signs of their relationship trouble and marital woes will most likely unfold on their new reality show The Valley, which premieres on March 19.

The beloved Bravo stars tied the knot in a fairy-tale themed wedding ceremony on June 2019 in Kentucky after a year-long engagement. 

But it seems as though the fairy-tale is over, at least for now. 

'Many of you guys have been asking me about Jax and I and our relationship,' Brittany said in the podcast episode released Thursday.

Former Vanderpump Rules stars Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright have announced they currently separated and 'taking time apart' after four years of marriage; seen in 2023

However, Brittany also later hinted that the 'split' could be temporary, as she asked fans to 'pray for us,' and added that she believes 'everything will be just fine'

The star - who shares a two-year-old son, Cruz, with Jax, 44 - added: 'I just think it's important to be real and honest with you guys because we've shared so much of our lives with you guys.'

Brittany then specifically referenced some issues the pair have been having.

'On my last podcast I alluded to many marriages go through rocky times. Yes, marriages in general are very hard and I've had a particularly rough year this past year. 

Going on to suggest they've now temporarily split, she said: 'Jax and I are taking time apart and I made the decision to move into another home to take some space for the sake of my mental health.' 

Admitting that the split is 'still very hard to talk about' she added that she is just 'taking one day at a time.' 

'I don't know what the future holds, but right now my focus is on being the best mom to Cruz,' Brittany added. 

The pair share a two-year-old son, Cruz (seen in May 2023)

The beloved Bravo stars tied the knot in a fairy-tale themed wedding ceremony on June 2019 in Kentucky after a year-long engagement

On Monday, Jax was spotted leaving their marital home and heading to a home in Sherman Oaks where Cartwright was staying with their son. 

The reality star took an Uber to her $15,000 a month rental property, just 12 minutes from their Valley Village home.

His trip was short, as he only went inside the house for 30 minutes before emerging with Cartwright to load their son into a white Jeep. 

The estranged couple appeared tense and the exchange was kept business-like as they were not very chatty with each other.

 Cartwright was wearing a sweatshirt with the words 'Better Days Ahead' emblazoned on the back.

In March 2023, the couple hinted to some trouble in their relationship as she said they were 'trucking through' (pictured in November 5, 2023)

Brittany and Jax tied the knot at the The Kentucky Castle in 2019 with Vanderpump Rules cameras rolling

Brittany and Jax began dating in 2015 after they met in Las Vegas, and their courtship was featured on their Bravo reality series Vanderpump Rules

Brittany and Jax began dating in 2015 after they met in Las Vegas, and their courtship was featured on their Bravo reality series Vanderpump Rules. 

In 2017, the pair split for awhile after it was publicly revealed that Jax slept with another woman.

He cheated on Cartwright with their co-star Faith Stowers.

While speaking about her decision to forgive him, she stated that she was 'raised to be a good Christian woman' and told friends she believed 'everybody deserves' a second chance on Vanderpump Rules. 

After reconciling off-camera and and on their Bravo series' reunion show, Cartwright, who is 10 years his junior, told People they 'weathered the storm.' 

'We're still going through it … [but] we're in a great place now — probably better than we've ever been,' he said. 

Cartwright8 was seen moving out of her marital home in Sherman Oaks on Monday

The reality star took an Uber to a $15,000 a month rental property, just 12 minutes away from their Valley Village home

As she loaded the car, Cartwright was seen sporting a sweatshirt with the words 'Better Days Ahead' emblazoned on the back

At one point, Taylor took out the trash as he picked up their toddler for a visit

He proposed with a three-carat cushion-cut diamond ring. 

'We are ENGAGED! What a way to start our summer and season 7!!' she wrote in their engagement announcement on Instagram. 'I am so happy, so in love, and so beyond excited for this next chapter of our lives! I can't wait for all of you to see how he proposed! I am the happiest girl ever right now. Love can win!' 

In a joint statement, they reflected on how they've 'been through a lot together, the good and the bad — but' claimed it 'only brought' them 'so much closer together.' 

'We’re just so excited for our future together but right now we’re focused on planning everything — first up is our engagement party next month that we’ll be celebrating with our family and close friends!' they exclaimed. 

Ultimately, they went on to get married in front of 240 guests just two years later. 

Following the birth of their baby boy, Jax gushed that fatherhood 'changed' his life. 

Cartwright changed her clothes and went off to film a project at a studio in Burbank

She noticeably kept on her wedding ring for her outing

Earlier in the day, Taylor was seen leaving their Valley Village home and heading to his bar which was 10 minutes away via golf cart

He parked in a no-parking zone for the disabled

'I think becoming parents made us stronger too because I love seeing him as a dad,' told People. 'It just makes you love him more.' 

Over the summer, they even told the outlet they were 'definitely gonna have more kids.' 

'At least one more,' he said. 'We're just really busy right now. It's been a very busy summer. We're very blessed.' 

Jax even raved about his wife for being the 'rock' of their family. 

As they reunited, she sported a flannel shirt, black leggings and Nike slides

The TV personality helped load their little boy into the back of a white Jeep

Jax was dressed in merchandise promoting his Studio City bar

The estranged couple appeared tense and the exchange was kept business-like as they were not very chatty with each other

They kept their interactions to a minimum following news of their split

'I love her to death and I don't know if I'd still be on this planet if it wasn't for her to be honest. Her and my son, they kind of really saved me after my father died,' he told the outlet. 'I really owe my whole life to her.' 

In March 2023, the couple hinted to some trouble in their relationship as she said they were 'trucking through.' 

At the time, Taylor noted their 'good days' and 'bad days' made their relationship stronger. 

'I don't believe in divorce. My parents didn't get divorced,' he told People. 'I don't believe in that. Marriage is work. I'm not saying every day is amazing.'

He added that he 'honestly' couldn't imagine his 'life with anybody else' and assured fans they still had 'a lot of fun with each other.'