Jax Taylor is facing a fresh wave of public outrage as shocking new details emerge from a legal battle that has now taken a disturbing turn involving Brittany Cartwright’s own mother. In a stunning legal victory, Brittany has reportedly secured court-mandated access to Jax’s private text messages and communication records as part of their ongoing separation and custody proceedings. Among the materials accessed is a bombshell thread of texts between Brittany and her mother, in which her mom accuses Jax of “elderly abuse” and being part of an “abusive membership” that endangered her emotional well-being. The disturbing accusations have sent shockwaves through the Bravo universe and raised serious questions about Jax’s conduct behind closed doors.
According to insider sources close to the Cartwright family, the messages date back to a period when Brittany’s mother had been temporarily staying with the couple in Los Angeles following a medical procedure. In one now-leaked message, Brittany’s mom allegedly wrote, “He treats me like I’m in the way. I’m terrified to even ask for water. He yells, he slams doors, and he mocks me like I’m useless.” Another text reveals a moment where she accuses Jax of “erasing her presence” from their home and allegedly threatening to “move her into a hotel” because “he needed his space.” The phrase “abusive membership” appears to refer to a pattern of emotionally coercive behavior that Brittany’s mom believed extended beyond her, impacting the household dynamic in ways that were “dangerous and deeply manipulative.”
Brittany, who reportedly obtained the phone access after filing a motion related to custody protection, was “devastated” when she uncovered the extent of her mother’s distress. A close friend of Brittany’s shared, “She had no idea how badly her mother was being treated under her own roof. She’s absolutely furious. These aren’t just minor disagreements—this is toxic behavior that borders on emotional abuse.” Since the messages leaked, Brittany has removed several photos of Jax from her personal Instagram page and posted a cryptic message reading, “When people show you who they are… believe them the first time.”
Fans and former Vanderpump Rules co-stars are already reacting online, with many expressing concern over the allegations and demanding Bravo release an official statement. “It’s not just a bad husband situation anymore,” one commenter wrote. “This is bordering on elder abuse, and if it’s true, Jax should never be allowed near Brittany’s family again.” Another added, “So many of us defended him during the split—but this changes everything.” The hashtag #JusticeForSherri began trending within hours of the leak, with fans rallying behind Brittany’s mother, Sherri Cartwright, who had previously been a fan-favorite guest on the show.
As of now, Jax has not publicly commented on the text messages or the accusations of elderly abuse. However, insiders claim he is “furious” about the legal ruling that granted Brittany access to his devices and is considering countering with a motion to suppress the use of personal communications in their legal proceedings. Legal experts note that if Brittany’s legal team can prove a pattern of abusive behavior towards an elderly family member, it could significantly impact custody and visitation rulings in the couple’s ongoing dispute over their son Cruz.
Meanwhile, Bravo is reportedly in crisis mode, with several producers said to be “monitoring the situation closely” due to growing backlash from fans and pressure from sponsors. With Jax’s public image spiraling and Brittany’s team now armed with damaging evidence, this may be the most damaging scandal to ever hit a former Vanderpump Rules couple—and one that could have very real legal consequences in the months ahead.
