Jax & Brittany: Cruz's Autism Diagnosis Revealed

Vanderpump Rules former stars Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor have been chronicling their son Cruz's life since his birth in April 2021. The couple, who departed the reality show in 2020, are now documenting their suburban family life with Cruz on the Bravo series 'The Valley,' which premiered in March 2024. Weeks prior to the show's debut, Cartwright disclosed that she and Taylor were experiencing a period of separation.

In April 2025, Cartwright revealed that Cruz had been diagnosed with autism at the age of three. More recently, in April 2026, the parents celebrated their son’s fifth birthday with heartfelt social media tributes. Cartwright expressed her immense love and pride, while Taylor shared his joy in spending time with Cruz, noting the profound positive impact he has had on his life, particularly over the past two years.