Jax Taylor has put it all on camera — for better or for worse.
Ever since he made his Bravo debut on Vanderpump Rules in 2013, the former SUR bartender hasn’t been shy about sharing the good, bad and outright dramatic parts of his life with the world.
It was no different in March 2025 when Taylor opened up about his cocaine addiction for the first time on Alex Baskin‘s “Hot Mic” podcast.
“I am an addict,” he shared. “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.”
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As he prepares for season 2 of The Valley, Taylor is committed to being a better person and dad to his son with estranged wife Brittany Cartwright.
“This past year has been the hardest year of my life but also the most eye opening and transformative,” Taylor said in a statement to Us. “Coming to terms with my many mental health challenges and being honest about my addiction — both with myself and others has been a crucial part of my healing. It’s been a day-by-day process, but I’m committed to my recovery and working towards a healthier future in order to be a better person and someone my son will be proud of one day.”
Keep reading to look back on all of Taylor’s highs and lows from the moment he agreed to become a Bravolebrity:
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