Fans were left stunned as news broke that Jodie Turner-Smith has filed for divorce from her husband, Joshua Jackson, after three years of marriage. The couple, who share a three-year-old daughter named Janie, seemed to be a perfect match, making their split even more surprising.
When Did Jodie and Joshua Last Appear Together?
Jodie’s last Instagram post featuring Joshua was on September 7, when they attended a J.Crew event together. Reports indicate that the divorce was filed just days after this event. Joshua also shared the same photo on his feed, with fans showering the couple with compliments. One fan wrote, “You and your wife are the most beautiful couple,” while another commented, “Joshua and Jodie seem like such lovely, intelligent, extremely talented, and stunning individuals, as well as a great match as partners. They always look insanely good too.” A third added, “It was all good 3 weeks ago….”
How Did Jodie Turner-Smith and Joshua Jackson Meet?
Jodie and Joshua first met at Usher’s 40th birthday party in 2018. Jodie shared on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” that she initially played it cool, pretending not to notice him. Their attraction grew into something more significant over time. Jodie humorously mentioned, “When I first met my husband, we had a one-night stand. We’re in a two, three-year one-night stand now.”
Their Secret Wedding Day
The couple tied the knot in December 2019, four months after obtaining a marriage license in Beverly Hills. They kept photos and details of their wedding day private. However, over the years, both Jodie and Joshua have expressed their love and admiration for each other publicly.
What Have They Said About Their Marriage?
In an interview with NET-A-PORTER in September 2020, five months after their daughter was born, Jodie had nothing but kind words for her husband. “I’m really in love with my husband,” she gushed. “I love him, I think he’s hot, I think he’s smart and he’s incredibly talented. I feel so lucky to be in a relationship with somebody who feels the same about me, who is not shy about telling me that or uplifting me.”
Joshua shared similar sentiments in September 2022, despite rumors of marriage problems. He told E! News, “She is undeniably one of the most beautiful women on the planet. And she always smashes it when she’s on the red carpet. That is truly a wonder to behold. But I will tell you, that there is nothing like waking up in the morning, opening my eyes and seeing her face in the morning.”
How Have They Praised Each Other’s Parenting Skills?
Both Jodie and Joshua have praised each other’s parenting abilities. Joshua told Forbes, “The joy it is to watch her be in the process and be becoming a mother and how honored I feel to get to be next to that — to witness it, to watch it grow, to hopefully nurture it in its growth.” Jodie also expressed her admiration for Joshua’s role as a father, saying, “It has been so magical to just see him be a dad. I mean, I can’t think of a person in the world who doesn’t have some form of ‘daddy issues,’ so when you see someone fathering in this really beautiful way and think to yourself, ‘Wow, I’m actually setting my daughter up for such a beautiful life because look at this wonderful relationship that she has with her father and is going to have,’ that really gives me a lot of comfort.”
What’s Next for Jodie and Joshua?
TMZ reports that the couple has a prenuptial agreement in place. Jodie is requesting joint custody of their daughter Janie but has not asked for any spousal support. As fans process the news of their separation, both Jodie and Joshua are likely to focus on co-parenting and continuing their successful careers.
The news of Jodie Turner-Smith and Joshua Jackson’s divorce marks the end of what appeared to be a loving and supportive marriage. While the reasons for their split remain private, their public expressions of admiration and respect for each other highlight the strong bond they shared. Fans will undoubtedly continue to support both Jodie and Joshua as they navigate this new chapter in their lives.