The Valley star Jax Taylor went public with his cocaine addiction earlier this year. Now he opened up about the hardest drug he’s ever done.
The Valley Episode Shows Jax Going To Mental Health Facility After Clash With Estranged Wife
Vanderpump Rules premiered on Bravo in 2013. The first season focused heavily on SUR bartender Jax Taylor and server Stassi Schroeder‘s on/off relationship. They eventually split for good, and Jax Taylor started dating Brittany Cartwright.
Viewers watched the couple’s relationship blossom from dating to marriage. They left the show in 2020 to focus on having a family. Brittany gave birth to their son, Cruz, in 2021. It was a difficult pregnancy. She recently revealed that Cruz has been diagnosed with Autism.
Unfortunately, Jax and Brittany decided to separate in early 2024. The months leading up to their separation were documented on the first season of The Valley on Bravo. They haven’t officially divorced yet, but Season 2 premiered earlier this month and will delve deeper into the animosity between the former couple.
In July 2024, PEOPLE magazine reported that Jax Taylor had entered an in-patient facility for help with his mental health struggles. He was eventually diagnosed with bipolar disorder and PTSD. The Valley cameras were there to capture Jax seeking help for his mental health issues.
The decision came after an intense confrontation with Brittany, where he upended a table and accidentally hit her in the knee with it. But it turns out that there’s another possible explanation behind his anger issues.
Jax Taylor Finally Confesses Addiction
Viewers saw Jax Taylor’s anger issues during the eight seasons he was on Vanderpump Rules. There was a long-standing rumor that Jax and the other cast members used cocaine. However, it wasn’t until March 2025 that Jax went public with his addiction.
He confirmed that fans of the show had long suspected – Jax Taylor is a drug addict. His drug of choice was cocaine. The news obviously didn’t surprise viewers who watched him on the Bravo show.
The Hardest Drug He’s Ever Done
Jax Taylor is about four months sober at this point in his sobriety journey. He often shares updates on social media about the struggle to stay sober. He took to Twitter to answer one of the questions he’s asked the most.
According to Jax, he’s often asked to name the hardest drug he’s ever done. He finally took the time to answer and it may surprise you.
He didn’t name cocaine or alcohol, both of which he’s admitted to being addicted to. The hardest drug The Valley star has done is “sobriety.” He always said on Vanderpump Rules that he was a work in progress.
He still is, but now he’s ready to take accountability. That, he said, is the hardest drug he’s ever done.
“I got asked the other day what is the hardest drug that I have ever done..That’s easy. sobriety, dealing with life head on and taking accountability for my actions,” – Jax Taylor, Twitter.
What do you think about Jax dodging the question about what drugs he’s done? Share your thoughts in the comments.
