Jax Taylor says eBay hustle helped him heal after violent fight with Brittany

Jax Taylor is addressing his personal and financial battles head-on in season 2 of The Valley, opening up about his decision to enter a mental health facility and defending his surprising eBay side hustle.

In the April 22 episode of the Bravo reality series, Taylor revealed that a violent altercation with estranged wife Brittany Cartwright led to a turning point. Following advice from friend Tom Schwartz and his sister Jenny, the former Vanderpump Rules star agreed to check into a mental health clinic. “It’s just tough for me to ask for help,” Taylor admitted, adding that he wanted to get better for his 4-year-old son, Cruz.

Jax entered treatment after admitting to substance abuse issues involving cocaine and alcohol. He completed a 30-day in-patient program and has been sober for 139 days, as shared on his In The Mind of a Man podcast. “I’m not tempted at all,” he said of his new lifestyle.

In a lighter moment from The Valley After Show, castmates Jason and Janet Caperna revealed Jax’s commitment to his eBay resale business—even asking for help shipping a sale on the way to rehab. “I don’t really give a s--t what anybody thinks about that,” Jax said. “It supplements our income and I love it. It’s a hobby.”

Taylor sells unused products, toys, and household items online, saying it helps cover everyday expenses like gas and school fees for Cruz. “Why not?” he added.

With therapy, sobriety, and a side hustle fueling his comeback, Jax Taylor’s journey is one of resilience, redemption, and real-life reinvention.