Behind the Scenes of 3 Reality Stars’ Sobriety Journeys

Some of Bravo’s biggest stars are getting candid about their battles with addiction, offering fans a raw glimpse into the struggles behind the scenes. Jax Taylor opened up about his decades-long cocaine addiction, while estranged wife Brittany Cartwright shared emotional stories about the toll his behavior took on their family, even revealing an emotional moment that happened in front of their young son, Cruz. Meanwhile, Scheana Shay spilled some behind-the-scenes secrets from their reality show days, claiming Taylor’s struggles were an open secret among the cast.

Their revelations come alongside other Bravo personalities, like Carl Radke and Craig Conover, who’ve discussed their own journeys toward getting clean and starting fresh. It’s a mix of drama, hope and honesty that shines a spotlight on the challenges of addiction and the road to recovery.

This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists from Us Weekly.