History of Jax Taylor in Timeline

Jax Taylor, born Jason Michael Cauchi, is an American television personality, model, and actor. He is primarily known for his role as a series regular on the Bravo reality television series Vanderpump Rules from 2013 to 2020, spanning eight seasons. More recently, he has appeared in the spin-off series, The Valley, which premiered in 2024.

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July 11, 1979: Jax Taylor Born

On July 11, 1979, Jason Michael Cauchi, known professionally as Jax Taylor, was born. He later became a television personality, model, and actor.

1998: Graduates High School

In 1998, Jax Taylor graduated from Eisenhower High School in Shelby Township, Michigan.

2002: Modeling Career Begins

In 2002, Jax Taylor started working as a model in Europe and lived in Miami.

2009: Desperate Housewives Appearance

In 2009, Jax Taylor was credited as Hot Guy 2 in Dance Club on Desperate Housewives.

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2010: Continues Modeling Career

In 2010, Jax Taylor continued to work as a model.

2013: Joins Vanderpump Rules

In 2013, Jax Taylor became a series regular on the Bravo reality television series Vanderpump Rules.

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2014: Collaborates with Xcalibur Brand and Creates Fitness App

In 2014, Jax Taylor collaborated with Xcalibur Brand to create a shoe and sweater collection. Also in 2014, he created a fitness application, which was discontinued after a few months.

2015: Begins Dating Brittany Cartwright

In 2015, Jax Taylor began dating Brittany Cartwright.

June 7, 2018: Engaged to Brittany Cartwright

On June 7, 2018, Jax Taylor got engaged to Brittany Cartwright in Malibu, California, at Neptune’s Net restaurant.

2018: Resumes Modeling Career

In 2018, Jax Taylor resumed his modeling career by starring in a Jack Victor campaign.

June 29, 2019: Marries Brittany Cartwright

On June 29, 2019, Jax Taylor married Brittany Cartwright at the Kentucky Castle in Versailles, Kentucky.

2020: Leaves Vanderpump Rules

In 2020, Jax Taylor's run as a series regular on the Bravo reality television series Vanderpump Rules ended after eight seasons.

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April 2021: Son Cruz Born

In April 2021, Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright's son, Cruz, was born.

2022: Appears on Vanderpump Rules: Watch with Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor

In 2022, Jax Taylor appeared in three episodes of Vanderpump Rules: Watch with Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor on Peacock.

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May 2023: Confirms Filming of House of Villains

In May 2023, Jax Taylor confirmed in an interview with Rolling Stone that he had filmed a new reality show titled House of Villains.

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June 28, 2023: Vanderpump Rules Spin-off Reported

On June 28, 2023, Variety reported that a Vanderpump Rules spin-off starring Jax Taylor, Brittany Cartwright, and Kristen Doute was in early development at Bravo.

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October 12, 2023: House of Villains Premieres

On October 12, 2023, House of Villains premiered on E!. Jax Taylor was a contestant on the show but was the first to be voted off.

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October 2023: Opens "Jax's" Sports Bar

In October 2023, Jax Taylor opened a sports bar called "Jax's" in Studio City, California, with his wife Brittany Cartwright and three other business partners.

November 2023: Guest Appearance on Vanderpump Rules Announced

In November 2023, at BravoCon, it was announced that Jax Taylor would make a guest appearance in the eleventh season of Vanderpump Rules.

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January 18, 2024: The Valley Trailer Released

On January 18, 2024, Bravo released a trailer for the reality series The Valley, starring Jax Taylor and others.

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March 19, 2024: The Valley Premieres

On March 19, 2024, The Valley, starring Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright, premiered.

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May 2024: The Valley Renewed for Second Season

In May 2024, The Valley, starring Jax Taylor, was renewed for a second season.

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August 2024: Brittany Cartwright Files for Divorce

In August 2024, Brittany Cartwright filed for divorce from Jax Taylor, citing irreconcilable differences.

September 2024: Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and PTSD

In September 2024, Jax Taylor announced on Instagram that he had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and PTSD and had checked himself into an inpatient treatment facility.