Jax Taylor is an American television personality, actor, and model known for his appearances on reality television and his entrepreneurial ventures in the hospitality sector. After becoming a widely recognized series regular on Bravo’s reality television series Vanderpump Rules from 2013 to 2020, Jax Taylor leveraged his extensive modeling background into a multifaceted career in entertainment and entrepreneurship. Prior to his television breakthrough, Taylor established himself in the modeling industry from 2002 to 2010, working across Europe and Miami. He signed with Ford Models in New York City and appeared in numerous prominent magazines including Trump Magazine, V Man, GQ Japan, Men’s Health, Cosmopolitan, 944 Magazine, Esquire, Instinct, CosmoGirl, and Out.
In 2014, Taylor collaborated with Xcalibur Brand on a shoe and sweater collection and also launched a fitness application, showcasing his early ventures into product development. He later fronted a campaign for Jack Victor in 2018. In 2023, Taylor returned to reality television as a contestant on House of Villains and made a guest appearance in the eleventh season of Vanderpump Rules. Demonstrating his entrepreneurial acumen, he co-opened ‘Jax’s’ sports bar in Studio City, California, in October 2023, alongside his wife Brittany Cartwright and business partners.
The same year, Taylor co-launched the podcast When Reality Hits with Jax and Brittany, further expanding his reach in digital media. Most recently, Taylor became a main cast member on The Valley in 2024, a highly anticipated Vanderpump Rules spin-off which has already been renewed for a second season. His continued involvement in prominent reality television series, coupled with his successful forays into hospitality and podcasting, underscore his sustained relevance and marketability across various media platforms.