Brittany Cartwright is done playing the nice girl.
The 36-year-old Valley reality TV star made a statement this week—not in a courtroom, but poolside. Fresh off her split from Jax Taylor, Cartwright posted a series of swimsuit shots that landed like quiet bombs on Instagram: confident, calculated, and clearly aimed.
In one photo, she leans into the camera wearing a plunging black one-piece, straps and mesh arranged just enough to tease without begging. Her hair falls in soft waves, her makeup dialed in but natural. There’s nothing flashy about it—just a woman who knows exactly what she’s doing.
Later, she swaps the black for hot pink. Cutout. Tight. Poolside again, legs in the water. She tags Cupshe, her former swimsuit partner, and mentions the recent Miami Swim Week appearance: a dream gig for a reality star freshly unbound.
“I had my own line with them and I recently got to walk in Miami swim week for their collection, which was a dream come true,” she wrote. The brand is marking its 10th anniversary with ten new looks. Cartwright’s clearly still in the picture—even if her ex isn’t.
The comment section lit up with fan reactions. “America’s sweetheart,” one wrote. “Divorce looks great on you,” said another. The compliments came fast, some too sugary to repeat. But the sentiment was clear: Brittany’s post-breakup glow is less about revenge and more about reclaiming the narrative.
Cartwright filed for divorce from Taylor, 46, back in August 2024, ending a marriage that had been limping since at least January. “Irreconcilable differences,” read the paperwork. But behind the legalese was a more volatile picture. She’s accused Taylor of secretly recording her during the filming of The Valley’s second season. The divorce, like the show, has been messy.
Sources told People that Cartwright was ready to break the “tumultuous cycle.” A long time coming, they said. And it shows.
She’s since been linked to musician Will Gittens, though neither party has gone public. Her priorities, she says, lie with her son, Cruz, 4.
“I just think it’s important to show him a healthy routine,” she told E! News earlier this year. “Working out is so important to me and for my mental health.”
For now, Cartwright isn’t selling heartbreak or victimhood. Just swimsuits, endorphins, and a little well-earned spotlight. The message? She’s not waiting for a comeback. She already arrived.
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Last modified: July 30, 2025
