Jax Taylor Is All Smiles In First Sighting After Mental Health Diagnosis

Jax Taylor seems to be reaping the rewards of honesty as he steps out, looking refreshed and at peace!

The "Vanderpump Rules" alum's first sighting since his mental health revelation showed a significant weight was off his shoulders. He appeared in high spirits, rocking a radiant expression and a dapper suit.

Jax Taylor began inpatient treatment at a rehabilitation facility in late July, months after separating from his estranged wife, Brittany Cartwright. She officially moved to end their five-year union last month.

As seen in new photos, Taylor shined bright like a diamond in a recent sighting on Tuesday, September 3. He lit up the night with a radiant smile, looking extremely happy despite his ongoing divorce and mental health struggles.

He flaunted his toned physique in a suit, rocking a white shirt underneath a black jacket and matching trousers. Taylor completed the ensemble with white shoes and more smiles for the camera as he walked into his bar.

The reality TV star previously teased his upcoming appearance at his L.A. area bar, "Jax's Studio City," on Instagram. He shared a picture of himself at the venue on his Story alongside the announcement:

"Will be hosting tonight @jaxstudiocity! See ya there. THE BACHELORETTE FINALE! TUESDAY, SEPT 3/8:00 PM. HOSTED BY: JAX TAYLOR."

Taylor's hosting gig at his bar marks his first sighting since he revealed his mental health struggles on Instagram. The Blast shared that he dropped a black-and-white picture of himself leisurely reading on a couch and captioned the post:

"A little over a month ago, I checked into an intensive inpatient treatment facility, scared of the unknown and what I would find out about myself."

"After many years of knowing something was wrong but not knowing exactly what it was, I recently learned that I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and PTSD," Taylor's message continued, adding:

"It's been a lot to process and an emotional time for me. However, I've come home to my son with a newfound sense of peace."

Taylor got vulnerable with fans about what's to come, confessing: "I'd be lying if I said I wasn't scared for the future, but my focus is just trying to be a better version of myself than I was yesterday."

"Mental health is a lifelong battle of not letting it control you but rather you learning to control it," the 45-year-old added, concluding the caption with gratitude to those who checked on him and shared supportive messages.

While many applauded Taylor's honesty and encouraged him to keep moving forward, some critics believed his post was a PR stunt amid his ongoing divorce. One conspiracy theorist wrote:

"He's simply trying to get attention and sympathy here... it's obvious. It's no excuse to treat people poorly."

Cartwright may be Taylor's biggest critic, with The Blast reporting that she bashed her estranged husband in a cheeky post. She subtly called him out while promoting a line of vibrators with playful pictures of herself holding the devices.

"POV: in my self love era. I've always done everything on my own, so I'm not going to stop now," Cartwright wrote, seemingly implying she never had Taylor's support. Her quips continued:

"Sexual wellness is an essential part of self-love, and every woman (and every single mom!) deserves to feel that."

Cartwright's hints at Taylor weren't lost on fans, with many praising her comments. One IG user declared: "This is literally one of the best orchestrated burns on an ex that I have ever seen."

Cartwright's shady post came weeks after The Blast shared she had officially moved to end her marriage to Taylor. She filed for divorce based on "irreconcilable differences" and listed the duo's separation date as January 24, 2024.

This date was surprising because Cartwright and Taylor did not announce their separation until February. The estranged couple might be heading down the custody battle route, with the media personality asking for full custody of their son.

However, Cartwright did not cut Taylor off completely and offered him visitation rights instead. She also implored the court to terminate their rights to spousal support.

Given Jax Taylor's recent sighting, he may not be worried about his divorce from Brittany Cartwright. But will the pair have an amicable split?