Brittany Cartwright isn't talking about her restraining order against estranged husband Jax Taylor ... but she says she's doing just fine.
Brittany was spotted out in Los Angeles Saturday in her first public sighting since getting temporary protection from Jax. She shut down questions about her ex, but had a message for fans ... "Just thanks for the support. I'm okay."
As we reported ... Brittany accused Jax of years of emotional, psychological and financial abuse, as well as physical violence, in court documents filed this week.
"Vanderpump Rules" alum Brittany Cartwright claims she has videos of her estranged husband, Jax Taylor, berating her over her weight ... and she's using them to get a restraining order and custody of their kid ... TMZ has learned.
TMZ obtained transcripts of video recordings Brittany is using as evidence as she tried to get a permanent restraining order against Jax and custody of their child.
In one alleged video, dated April 2017, Jax told Brittany, "I don't need that s***. I want a confident f***ing skinny-ass bitch that's gonna f***ing walk around and be like, 'Yeah, go ahead, do what you wanna do.' I don't need some f***ing little bitch that's going to be crying."
Jax Taylor's lawyer says Brittany Cartwright is using her restraining order allegations to try to wreck Jax's career and cut off his income.
Jax's attorney, Mark Vincent Kaplan, tells TMZ ... Brittany's filing is part of a campaign to "weaponize the internet" against his client ... accusing her of trying to disturb Jax's peace, ruin his career, and destroy his financial opportunities.
The lawyer says Jax "categorically disputes" several of Brittany's claims and has extensive evidence and communications that will tell "a very different story" when the matter gets before a judge.
Jax Taylor is speaking out after Brittany Cartwright obtained a temporary restraining order against him ... admitting he made mistakes during the darkest period of his addiction, while strongly disputing her abuse allegations.
Jax says he is "truly ashamed" of how he behaved in 2024 and takes "full responsibility" for it ... but says that version of him is not the man he is today.
The reality TV star says he got help and went to treatment, and is now 21 months sober. He says he remains committed to therapy, his mental health, and changing his life.
Jax says he was shocked to see claims involving alleged incidents from more than two years ago brought up now ... particularly because, he says, no police reports were filed or criminal charges brought against him in connection with them.
Brittany Cartwright is giving a disturbing look at the alleged aftermath of one of her blowups with Jax Taylor ... showing off a badly bruised knee and damage inside their home.
Photos filed with the court and obtained by TMZ show dark bruising around Brittany's knee and leg ... along with a coffee table flipped over and a pic showing an iPad looking seriously busted up -- with Jax standing behind her.
Brittany says the damage came during a July 2024 incident ... claiming Jax got furious after going through private messages on her iPad.
Brittany Cartwright is going after Jax Taylor's jugular in their divorce case, filing a domestic violence temporary restraining order in which she claims Jax threatened to "gut" her "like a f***en fish" and physically attacked her, according to new court documents.
The restraining order, obtained by TMZ, was filed Thursday in L.A. Superior Court and granted by a judge, who ordered Jax to stay 100 yards away from Brittany. Brittany also requested sole custody of their 5-year-old son Cruz, but the judge denied the request pending a court hearing.
Brittany also filed a declaration laying out a pattern of abuse she allegedly suffered at the hands of Jax over the last decade. In court docs, Brittany says Jax exhibited "coercive control, financial abuse, emotional and psychological abuse, gaslighting and even physical violence perpetrated upon me."
Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylorlook like they are having some very heated arguments as their bitter divorce drags on ... at least according to a series of texts and emails she submitted in court.
TMZ obtained the alleged texts Brittany filed as court exhibits in her restraining order petition ... Brittany says the messages were sent after Jax showed up at her home to pick up their son Cruz and caused a scene.
The following day, Brittany says she sent a message, dated July 15, 2026, reading, "You have been warned I will call police for trespassing and again my son is signed up for camp and going to we rock the spectrum. YOU ARE NOT MY BOSS. Grow up and leave me alone you are sick and will never change."
This prompted Jax to reply, "Are you threatening me that sounds like a threat."
Before this sweet lil’ girl in a life jacket became a Bravo-lebrity, she was just swimming in Azusa, California, cheerleading and pretending to be Britney Spears, signing autographs.
"It's All Happening" is one of her iconic quotes (and tattoos), and you best believe she's "Good As Gold."
Things are getting messier between Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright ... because he's accusing her of trying to "sabotage" his life.
Here's the deal ... Jax says he posted about an event for kids with autism yesterday because he wanted to show his support.
But today he shared a screenshot, which has since been deleted, of an alleged DM Brittany sent the organizer ... asking if Jax was involved and that she had some information she wanted to share.
Jax took shots at his ex in the caption, writing ... "This is just another example of her contacting every company, brand or opportunity I get, trying to sabotage my ability to work and move forward with my life."
Jax Taylor and Lori Krebs aren't letting all the drama spoil date night ... stepping out together for dinner in L.A. Thursday ... and we've got them on video.
TMZ obtained footage showing Jax and his publicist strolling side by side toward Laurel Tavern before joining a friend inside.
Folks who were there tell TMZ ... the trio settled into a corner booth around 6 PM, laughing and keeping the conversation light. When they left, we're told Jax helped Lori into his car and closed her door before getting behind the wheel.
As we first reported ... their romance surfaced last month when we obtained photos of them embracing in a Puerto Vallarta resort pool during Jax's birthday trip.
The romance caught many by surprise ... including Jax's estranged wife, Brittany Cartwright, who used to pay Lori to be her publicist too.
"Vanderpump Rules" alum Ariana Madix may take her revenge porn battle with Rachel Leviss to the California Supreme Court ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Ariana said she is considering filing papers with the highest court in the state after an appellate court recently sided with Rachel.
Ariana asked for a hearing date in September 2026 to be postponed while she decided on whether to appeal, which must happen within the next 40 days.
Sources connected to the two tell TMZ ... the online rumors claiming they're dating are simply fantasy ... and there's nothing romantic between them, despite some people's interpretation of the photo.
Tom Sandoval plans to testify against his ex-girlfriend Victoria Lee Robinson in their legal war ... and he says he has video evidence that shows her hitting him.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Tom's exhibit list includes security footage of the June 3 fire pit incident and a video from the same day described in the filing as showing Victoria hitting him. Other videos from that day are described as showing Victoria's dad, Will Robinson, yelling.
Tom also plans to introduce photographs from that day ... he says the images show scratches on his neck and ear, along with June 7 photos he claims document an injury to his face.
Jax Taylor says he's head over heels for his publicist Lori Krebs ... declaring she's helped him reach the happiest and healthiest place of his life ... despite Brittany Cartwright's scorched-Earth attack on their relationship.
"The Valley" star was spotted out in Los Angeles on Wednesday ... and he told photogs he's in love with Lori and waxed poetically about love.
Jax says he loves Lori "to death" and believes everyone deserves the chance to find happiness and fall in love. He claims he's now in the happiest place he's ever been and says his mental health has been amazing since getting together with Lori.
Brittany Cartwright is sinking her fangs into Jax Taylor and his new girlfriend, Lori Krebs ... calling her former publicist a "snake" who took advantage of her.
"The Valley" star went off on the new couple in an interview with PEOPLE ... saying, "I feel like I was taken advantage by those two individuals, and it is sick."
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And, she saved some serious venom for Lori ... "I've never seen a snake like this before in my entire life."
Ariana Madix is still trying to get Rachel Leviss' revenge porn lawsuit tossed ... but an appeals court just told her the case isn't going anywhere.
The California Court of Appeal ruled Wednesday Ariana can't get Rachel's claims thrown out at this early stage -- siding with the lower court judge who previously rejected her attempt to kill the case.
The former "Vanderpump Rules" star argued Scandoval was a huge public story, so her actions surrounding it were protected as free speech ... but the court says the affair being public didn't make Rachel's private sexual videos public, too.
