Jax Taylor's Birthday Trip Takes an Unexpected Turn With Brittany's Publicist

When you’re celebrating your birthday in a tropical paradise, the last thing your estranged spouse probably expects is photos of you getting cozy poolside with someone she’s trusted for years. But that’s exactly what went down during Jax Taylor’s birthday getaway to Puerto Vallarta last weekend.

The Vanderpump Rules alum rang in his birthday on July 11 with a larger group of friends at Hotel Mousai, but it was his time with Lori Krebs—the longtime publicist for both Jax and Brittany Cartwright—that turned heads. According to eyewitnesses, the pair weren’t exactly keeping their distance. They were spotted embracing in the infinity pool, standing chest to chest while talking, wrapping their arms around each other as they floated together, and engaging in animated conversation poolside. The PDA reportedly continued throughout the day without any attempt to hide what was happening.

The timing here is worth noting. Brittany filed for divorce from Jax in August 2024 after five years of marriage, and the two have been navigating a rocky post-split relationship while co-parenting their son, Cruz. That Jax would vacation with their shared publicist—someone embedded in both of their professional lives—and display this level of physical affection raises some eyebrows. It’s the kind of move that blurs professional boundaries in a pretty public way, especially when a divorce is still being sorted out.

Of course, people deserve to move on and enjoy their lives. But this particular setup carries real complications. Publicists are supposed to represent their clients’interests professionally and ethically. When a publicist becomes romantically involved with one half of a divorcing couple, questions naturally arise about loyalty, conflict of interest, and what this means for Brittany’s representation going forward. It’s not just celebrity gossip—it’s a genuine professional boundary issue playing out in the tabloids.

The bigger picture here is how these post-breakup dynamics play out in the celebrity world, where professional circles are tight and everyone knows everyone. Jax is entitled to date who he wants, but choosing someone so deeply entrenched in both his and Brittany’s professional world? That’s less about his personal freedom and more about the ripple effects it creates. And with a child in the middle and ongoing divorce proceedings, every move carries weight.