Jax Taylor Biography: Wife, Ethnicity, TV Shows, Children, Awards, Real Name, Height, Religion, Net Worth

Jason Michael Cauchi, known professionally as Jax Taylor, is an American television personality, model, actor, and business owner best recognized for his long-running role on Bravo’s Vanderpump Rules.

He rose to fame as one of the original cast members, known for his outspoken personality and turbulent personal storylines.

Taylor has appeared on the spin-off The Valley and ventured into business with his sports bar Jax’s Studio City.

Jax Taylor
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Jason Michael Cauchi
Stage Name:	Jax Taylor
Born:	11 July 1979 (age 46 years old)
Place of Birth:	Shelby Township, Michigan, United States
Nationality:	American
Height:	1.83 meters
Parents:	Ronald Cauchi, Marie Cauchi
Siblings:	Jenny Lynn Cauchi
Spouse:	Brittany Cartwright (m. 2019–2024)
Relationship:	Single
Children:	Cruz Michael Cauchi
Occupation:	Television Personality, Model, Business Owner
Net Worth:	$4 million (USD)

Early Life and Education

Jason Michael Cauchi, born on 11 July 1979 in Shelby Township, Michigan, was raised by parents Ronald Cauchi (deceased) and Marie Cauchi. He has one sister, Jenny Lynn Cauchi.

Cauchi graduated from Eisenhower High School in Shelby Township in 1998, attended Michigan State University, and later a local community college, but dropped out of both.

His ethnicity is Caucasian of Maltese and Italian descent, and he was raised Christian (Catholic).

Career

Jason Michael Cauchi began his career as a model after high school, working in Miami and New York before moving to Los Angeles.

He took on background acting roles in shows such as The O.C., Dexter, and Desperate Housewives, while working as a waiter and bartender at Lisa Vanderpump‘s SUR restaurant.

This led to his casting as an original cast member on Vanderpump Rules in 2013, where his dramatic storylines quickly made him a standout personality on the series.

Jason Michael Cauchi gained major recognition through eight seasons of Vanderpump Rules and appeared in the spin-off Vanderpump Rules: Jax & Brittany Take Kentucky.

He has taken on acting roles in projects like Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens and Savage Salvation. In 2023, he opened the sports bar Jax’s Studio City and joined the cast of The Valley in 2024, expanding his reality television presence while pursuing business ventures.

Jason Michael Cauchi has maintained visibility in reality television through guest appearances and his ongoing role on The Valley.

His career reflects a blend of modeling roots, reality stardom, and entrepreneurial efforts, leaving an impact as one of the most memorable and controversial figures in Bravo’s programming over more than a decade.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @mrjaxtaylor
• Facebook Handle: Jax Taylor Official
• Twitter Handle: @mrjaxtaylor
• YouTube Channel: Unknown
• TikTok Handle: @mrjaxtaylor11

Personal Life

Jason Michael Cauchi was married to Brittany Cartwright from 2019 until their separation and filed divorce in 2024. The couple shares one son, Cruz Michael Cauchi (born 2021).

He previously dated Stassi Schroeder, Carmen Dickman, and Tiffany Matthews.

Taylor has been open about personal struggles including sobriety efforts and family challenges while focusing on co-parenting his son amid the ongoing divorce proceedings.

Filmography

• Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens (2016)
• Savage Salvation (2022)
• Vanderpump Rules (2013–2020, 2024)
• The Valley (2024–2025)

Net Worth

Jason Michael Cauchi has an estimated net worth of $4 million USD, earned primarily through his long tenure on Vanderpump Rules, appearances on The Valley, modeling work, and business ownership including his sports bar Jax’s Studio City.