Jax Taylor is a well-known figure in the entertainment industry, with experience in acting, modeling, and working as a waiter. He gained recognition for his appearance on the Bravo reality show “Vanderpump Rules,” which chronicles the tumultuous lives of a group of servers at multiple restaurants in West Hollywood, California.
The show is owned by reality TV mogul Lisa Vanderpump, who is also known for her role on another Bravo series, “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.”
Jax Taylor’s Childhood & Education
Jason Michael Cauchi, also known as Jax Taylor, was born on July 11, 1979, in Shelby Township, Michigan. He was raised in a Catholic family with his mother, Marie, his father, Ronald, and his sister, Jenny Lynn. Unfortunately, Ronald lost his battle with cancer in 2017.
During his younger years, Taylor used to go to church, but at the age of 19, he stopped attending. He completed his education at Eisenhower High School in 1998 and also briefly attended Michigan State University and a community college before deciding to join the Navy. He served for four years in the Navy and was stationed in Norfolk, Virginia.
Career
Between 2002 and 2010, Jax Taylor worked as a model in Europe and lived in a Miami apartment with four other male models, one of whom was future movie sensation Channing Tatum. Jax joined Ford Models in NYC and was featured in several magazines, often appearing on the cover, such as “Esquire,” “Cosmopolitan,” and “Men’s Health.”
He was also featured in advertisements for popular brands such as Macy’s, Target, Sketchers, Taco Bell, and various others. He even graced the cover of the popular video game “Assassin’s Creed” in 2007. Taylor made a comeback to the modeling scene in 2018, starring in a campaign for the men’s fashion brand Jack Victor.
Once he joined the staff at Lisa Vanderpump’s restaurants, Villa Blanca and SUR, he was cast on “Vanderpump Rules” in 2013. In 2014, Jax debuted his Jax Taylor Fitness App and collaborated with XCALIBUR BRAND to design a collection of sweaters and shoes under the brand Jax Taylor by XCALIBUR BRAND.
Jax Taylor has made appearances in the TV movie “Sharknado: The 4th Awakens” (2016) and the shows “Desperate Housewives” (2009), “Dexter” (2012), “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” (2012–2014), and “Celebrity Call Center” (2020).
Personal Life
In 2015, Jax Taylor and his “Vanderpump Rules” colleague Brittany Cartwright started a romantic relationship. On June 19, 2019, they tied the knot at a castle in Versailles, Kentucky. The wedding was presided over by Lance Bass from ‘NSYNC, who is also a business associate of Taylor.
Jax and Brittany revealed in September 2020 that they were anticipating the arrival of a baby boy in April 2021. Before this, Jax Taylor had a tumultuous relationship with fellow “Vanderpump Rules” cast member Stassi Schroeder, whom he allegedly was unfaithful to with co-star Kristen Doute.
Net Worth
Jax Taylor, a popular American figure, has a net worth of $4 million. Along with being an actor and model, he is also a waiter and a reality television personality. He gained recognition for his role as the notorious antagonist in the reality series Vanderpump Rules.
