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From Her Start on Vanderpump Rules to Motherhood, See Brittany Cartwright Over the Years (PHOTOS)

We've collected Brittany Cartwright's milestones, including Bravo's soon-to-launch The Valley, in a photo album. 

By Joe Dziemianowicz

Picture this: A Kentucky girl who moves to Los Angeles, falls in love, weathers the ups and downs of romance in the spotlight, marries, and becomes a mom.

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That's the story told by photos of bubbly Brittany Cartwright, who’ll be seen this spring with hubby Jax Taylor in The Valley, after spending years on Vanderpump Rules.

The Valley follows five couples and two of their friends in the California neighborhood. All 12 are navigating everything that life throws at them as they start families, businesses, and more. Look to Brittany and Jax, according to Bravo, to be “the glue that holds the group together.

Brittany Cartwright Photos Over the Years

So, before The Valley airs, get to know more about Brittany’s life through the years in pictures. See her from the start of her journey with Jax and Vanderpump Rules to today!

2015: Brittany Cartwright meets Jax Taylor

Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright attend Star Magazine's Scene Stealers party

The year marked big changes for Brittany, a southern belle in her mid-20s, who met Jax in Las Vegas.

Just weeks after meeting in Sin City, Daily Dish reported, she moved to L.A. to be with Jax. He then got Brittany a job at SUR.

She appeared as a guest on Vanderpump Rules Season 4.

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2016: Brittany Cartwright’s role expands on Vanderpump Rules

Brittany Cartwright at the EcoLuxe Lounge

For Season 5 of Vanderpump Rules, Brittany was elevated to recurring status. That meant more exposure to her various charms — and unpredictable encounters with Jax, as their romance grew.

2017: Brittany Cartwright revisits her southern roots

Brittany Cartwright wearing a white dress and denim jacket in a barn

Hay, hay, hay! You can take the girl out of the south, but you can’t take the south out of the girl. The Vanderpump Rules spin-off Vanderpump Rules: Jax and Brittany take Kentucky follows that couple back on her home turf in Kentucky. Drama ensued as Jax got a taste of the farm life and got to know her family better.

2018: Brittany Cartwright gets engaged

Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright arrive at the 3rd Annual Vanderpump Dog Foundation Gala

Brittany can really rock a rock! Jax popped the question and presented Brittany with a 3-carat engagement ring in 2018. She, of course, said yes — look at that sparkler! 

Omg omg!!!!!!!! We are ENGAGED!,” Brittany gushed in an Instagram post. “What a way to start our summer and season 7!! I am so happy, so in love, and so beyond excited for this next chapter of our lives!

2019: Brittany Cartwright gets married

Ariana Madix, Lala Kent, Stassi Schroeder and Brittany Cartwright at Brittany's bridal shower.

In the run-up to the exchange of I do’s, Brittany had a beaming smile.

On June 29, the couple wed in the bride's home state of Kentucky at a castle in front of family, friends, and more of their nearest and dearests.

2020: Brittany Cartwright faces big changes

Some of the cast of Vanderpump Rules on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.

Like everyone else, Brittany and Jax navigated the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, which necessitated virtual events and a remote Vanderpump Rules Season 8 reunion. By the end of 2020, they both departed the show.

2023: Brittany Cartwright raises baby

Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright pose together at BravoCon 2023.

In April, Brittany’s dream of being a mom came true with the birth of her and Jax’s son, Cruz.

Like every overjoyed mom, she shared many social media posts about the life-changing event. And like many other moms, she decided to embark on a health journey— and shared that personal time as well.

2024: Brittany Cartwright appears in The Valley

Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright with their son Cruz Cauchi.

Brittany and Jax's life has changed dramatically from their time on Vanderpump Rules. They went from clubbing every night with their friends to watching cartoons every morning with their toddler, Cruz, and they wouldn’t have it any other way,” according to a press release for The Valley. 

OK, Brittany, we get the picture and we’re already hooked!

Find out more about The Valley when it airs on Bravo in spring 2024.

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