Jax Taylor Celebrates 15 Months of Sobriety in New Chapter of Life
Reality television personality Jax Taylor is celebrating a significant milestone of fifteen total months of sobriety, carrying the positive momentum that began in 2024 forward into 2026. The 46-year-old former star of Vanderpump Rules and The Valley has completely transformed his lifestyle, according to insiders close to the celebrity.
Insider Details on Taylor's Sobriety Journey
An insider close to Taylor revealed to US Weekly on Tuesday that the Shelby Township, Michigan-born television personality 'has been sober now for over one year and 3 months' and is 'doing really well' as he continues to build on his success in foregoing substances. The source confirmed that Taylor has abstained from cocaine, alcohol, and most recently, marijuana, with the latter cessation lasting six months.
'He had even stopped smoking weed, and it's been six months,' the insider said, highlighting Taylor's commitment to a substance-free life. The source added that Taylor has 'moved' to 'another home' and remains 'close' with his four-year-old son, Cruz Michael Cauchi, whom he shares with estranged wife Brittany Cartwright.
Social Media Announcement and Personal Transformation
On Tuesday, Taylor took to Instagram to share a clip documenting his moving process, captioning it 'New chapter' with a house emoji. He expressed gratitude to the moving company for making the transition 'smooth and stress-free from start to finish,' concluding the post with 'Here’s to new beginnings.'
The insider explained that Taylor has 'completely transformed his life' en route to being 'the healthiest he's ever been' as he 'lives a very quiet life' these days. 'Everyone around him has really seen the transformation,' the source noted, emphasizing that Taylor is 'very intentional with who he spends his time with,' focusing on 'close friends that are on a similar path.'
Co-Parenting Dynamics with Brittany Cartwright
Taylor also 'spends a lot of his time with Cruz,' the insider said, adding that he and Cartwright, who split in 2024, 'have been co-parenting well recently.' Cartwright addressed the co-parenting arrangement last month on the Boyfriend Material with Harry Jowsey podcast, stating, 'It depends on the day, it depends on the mood.'
She emphasized that 'Cruz comes first no matter what, and his dad feels the same way,' acknowledging that while 'things are better, there are definitely a lot of hard moments.' Cartwright admitted, 'It’s hard whenever you can’t get along with somebody to also co-parent with them, so I’m really trying my best. I’m trying so hard for my son.'
Public Admissions and Career Decisions
Taylor first publicly spoke about his decades-long drug habit in March 2025 on the Alex Baskin podcast Hot Mic, revealing, 'I have substance issues - primarily with cocaine - it's hard to say out loud. I've been dealing with this on and off since I was 23 and now I'm 45.' He described periods of abstinence interspersed with heavy usage.
In July 2025, he stepped back from The Valley, announcing he would not appear on the Bravo show's third season to focus on sobriety, mental health, and co-parenting. 'After an incredibly challenging year and many honest conversations with my team and producers, I'll be stepping away from the next season of The Valley,' he stated. 'Right now, my focus needs to be on my sobriety, my mental health, and coparenting. Taking this time is necessary for me to become the best version of myself - especially for our son, Cruz.'
Underlying Causes of Addiction
In a September 2025 episode of his In The Mind Of Jax Taylor podcast, Taylor elaborated on his struggles, noting that he did not enjoy the actual process of drinking alcohol or using cocaine but craved the temporary relief they provided. 'I do not like the taste of alcohol. I do not like snorting stuff up my nose, it’s not fun, it doesn’t taste good, it doesn’t feel good,' he confessed.
He attributed his substance abuse to escapism from past trauma, stating, 'I think trauma and mental health issues are the drive for addiction and I think that’s 100 percent - for me anyway it is.' Taylor added, 'But these things make me feel better in the moment so I don’t have to think about my marriage; so I don’t have to think about the trauma; so I don’t have to think about my father.'
The Daily Mail has reached out to a representative for Taylor for further comment on the story, underscoring the ongoing public interest in his journey toward recovery and personal growth.
