Brittany Cartwright Addresses Rumor Jax Taylor Breakup Is a P.R. Stunt

Brittany Cartwright puts an end to a big rumor about her recent breakup with her husband Jax Taylor.

In fact, the Vanderpump Rules a former student recently denied rumors that the couple’s split – which she announced in February after four years of marriage – was a publicity stunt to promote her and Jax’s new Bravo series The valley.

“It was so hurtful to me because I felt like I had always shown my true character,” said Brittany, who shares her 2-year-old son. Cruz with Jax—said to host Andy Cohen on Watch what’s happening live April 2. “I thought, ‘Why would anyone think I would do that?’ Especially with my son, you know? I would never put him through that for no reason, for a wrong move. It doesn’t make any sense.”

The 35-year-old also opened up about what caused her latest fight with Jax, which led her to reach her breaking point and decide to move out of their Los Angeles home.

“He woke up one morning and was angry because I was dating Kristen (Doubt) the night before,” Brittany shared, “and made up a story in her own head and started a fight over something that never happened.”