Get ready to head back to the suburbs because The Valley Season 2 premieres on Bravo on April 15.
Season 1 cast members Jax Taylor, Brittany Cartwright, Kristen Doute, Luke Broderick, Daniel “Danny” Booko, Nia Booko, Michelle Saniei Lally, Jesse Lally, Jason Caperna, Janet Caperna, Jasmine Goode, and Zack Wickham are all back to stir things up.
Ahead of the sophomore season’s debut, find out what the suburbanites do for a living outside of the show.
What is Jax Taylor’s job?
When viewers first met Jax on Vanderpump Rules, he was bartending at SUR and doing modeling gigs on the side. Today, in addition to being a part owner of his bar, Jax’s Studio City, he also hosts a podcast called In the Mind of a Man with Jax Taylor.
What is Brittany Cartwright’s job?
The mom of one is the host of her own podcast, When Reality Hits with Brittany Cartwright. Though she was also preparing to open a bar, Britt’s WeHo, she confirmed that the plans fell through in early April.
What is Jesse Lally’s job?
Like Jax, Jesse also has a background in modeling. He now works as a luxury real estate agent for The Beverly Hills Estates.
What is Michelle Saniei’s job?
Isabella Bunny Lally’s mom is also a luxury real estate agent for The Beverly Hills Estates. She launched her podcast, Pursuit of Sassiness, in March 2025.
What is Kristen Doute’s job?
Kristen and Luke co-host the Balancing Act with Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick podcast, and she has a t-shirt line called James Mae.
What is Luke Broderick’s job?
Luke co-hosts Balancing Act with Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick.
What is Janet Caperna’s job?
Janet previously worked as an Executive Assistant, and she’s a mom to her and Jason’s son, Cameron Caperna.
What is Jason Caperna’s job?
Jason is an attorney and partner at Acumen Law, LLP, a worker’s compensation firm in Glendale, California.
What is Danny Booko’s job?
Danny is an actor who has appeared on screen, and who now does a lot of voiceover work. His previous TV credits include iCarly, Hannah Montana, Desperate Housewives, Shameless, and The Goldbergs.
As for his movie career, Danny has also popped up in The Blind Side, X-Men: First Class,The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part One, Silver Linings Playbook, The Fault in Our Stars, Fantastic Four, and Deadpool.
What is Nia Booko’s job?
Nia, whose maiden name is Sanchez, won the title of Miss USA in 2014. She was the runner-up in the Miss Universe pageant later that year.
She and Danny share three children together, Asher, Isabelle, and Zariah. Nia is currently expecting the couple’s fourth child as well.
What is Zack Wickham’s job?
The Valley friend is a freelance communications and social media expert who previously worked as an executive assistant.
What is Jasmine Goode’s job?
Jasmine was a professional dancer and NFL cheerleader, and she actually worked as a waitress at Lisa Vanderpump’s restaurant, SUR.
Before The Valley, Jasmine was also a contestant on Nick Viall’s season of The Bachelor.
Like Michelle and Jesse, Jasmine also does real estate.
Where did The Valley cast go to college?
Several of The Valley cast members have gotten undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Jax attended Michigan State University and community college, but he dropped out to join the Navy. His estranged wife, Brittany, studied nursing at Eastern Kentucky University.
Zack went to the University of Louisville for his undergraduate degree, and he got his MBA from Bellarmine University. Jasmine went to Howard University, while Michelle attended California State University San Marcos.
Jesse studied at both Norwich University and the University of Massachusetts Lowell, and Jason went to Boston College for his undergraduate degree. He obtained his JD from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles.
Janet went to Ohio University, while Danny attended North Park University.
Find out what else to expect from The Valley Season 2.