Brittany Cartwright celebrated her 36th birthday in style, while also giving back to her community.

The former Vanderpump Rules personality had a special bash, during which she and her friends ‘raised thousands of dollars’ for victims of the recent Los Angeles wildfires.

Taking to Instagram to share outtakes from the party, she wrote to her nearly two million followers on Sunday, ‘Yesterday was my birthday and I feel so blessed that we were able to have such a beautiful night with some of my very favorite people.’

She added, ‘Of course I planned all of this before the wildfires devastated California but I’m happy to say that with the help of my amazing friends we raised thousands of dollars last night to donate to the victims to help where we can.’

Within the heartfelt caption Brittany also loosely referenced the difficulty of the past ‘crazy year,’ during which she split from husband Jax Taylor. 

After asking fans to ‘please continue to pray for California,’ she added, ‘This is a whole new year for me and basically a fresh start. I can’t wait to see what my future brings.’ 

Brittany Cartwright celebrated her 36th birthday in style, while also giving back to her community; pictured on January 23

The former Vanderpump Rules personality had a special bash, during which she and her friends ‘raised thousands of dollars’ for victims of the recent Los Angeles wildfires

Cartwright, who shares three-year-old son Cruz with Taylor, 45, wore a sparkly beige mini dress. She put on a busty display in the frock, rounding out the look with open-toe, crystal strap heels

Cartwright, who shares three-year-old son Cruz with Taylor, 45, wore a sparkly beige mini dress. 

She put on a busty display in the frock, rounding out the look with open-toe, crystal strap heels.

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Elsewhere in her caption, the Kentucky native said, ‘Yesterday was my birthday and I feel so blessed that we were able to have such a beautiful night with some of my very favorite people. 

‘Everyone knows I love to host and I go all out on my parties and after this crazy year I wanted to do something special for my friends who have been there for me every step of the way, I love you guys.’

She wrapped up the message: ‘Thanks for all of the love and thank you to these amazing people for making the night so special.’

Ahead of the specially curated event, Brittany told Us Weekly, ‘It’s no secret that the past year has been incredibly tough for me.

‘I feel like I’m starting my 36th year almost as a new me in a way, and so I decided to throw myself a little birthday celebration with some of my closest friends.’

Among the party guests were the birthday girl’s longtime friends and former co-stars Kristen Doute, Lala Kent, Scheana Shay, and Tom Schwartz.

Brittany posed with fellow Vanderpump Rules alum Lala Kent, 34

And her fellow The Valley stars including Nia Sanchez Janet Caperna, Zack Wickman, Jasmine Goode, and Melissa Marie were also present.

In lieu of gifts, Brittany asked that her friends donate to those impacted by LA’s Palisades and Eaton fires, which ravaged the neighborhoods in the first weeks of the year.

She told Us, ‘So all the funds we raise this evening will go towards the American Red Cross Fire Relief. 

‘I also have another really exciting initiative I’m working on to raise funds for the people affected by the fires here in L.A. that will be announced soon.’

And she vowed, ‘Anything I can do to help, I will.’ 

Also at the party was pregnant Kristen Doute, 41, who is expecting her first child

Brittany’s The Valley co-star Nia Sanchez and former co-star Scheana Shay (far left and left respectively) were also party guests

‘Happy birthday. We love you so much,’ 

Over 100,000 Los Angeles residents were forced to flee their homes and dozens have been confirmed ᴅᴇᴀᴅ as a result of the firestorms, which began with the Palisades Fire.

The devastation in Southern California began on the morning of January 7 when the combination of heavy wind and a lack of rain created the perfect condition for a brush fire.

The Eaton Fire has burned over 14,000 acres while the Palisades Fire has scorched nearly 24,000 acres.

Wealthy and working class residents alike are picking up the pieces after their LA neighborhoods were reduced to ash as wildfires began tearing through the city.