Jodie Turner-Smith’s Inspiring Message After Divorce: Thriving Beyond the Split with Ex-Husband Joshua Jackson in 2024, Says: “It’s Not a Failure”!

The Separation

British actress and Queen & Slim Star Jodie Turner-Smith shocked fans when she filed for divorce from Joshua Jackson after four years of marriage. The date of the separation had been listed as September 17, 2023, which was only a day after Jodie and Joshua had been happily photographed together at an event in New York, much to fans’ shock. The divorce papers had listed “irreconcilable differences” as a cause for the divorce.

The Interview

The 37-year-old actress opened up about her journey in an interview with The Times published on Sunday, where she went on to briefly reflect on her past relationship with the Fatal Attraction actor—which began in 2018—and talked about moving on after their breakup, on which her ex has not spoken about publicly himself. “Sometimes things we really want to work just don’t end up working. And that’s OK. The most important thing is that you choose what’s healthiest for you and your family and definitely your children,” the British model said.

“There are so many different moments in our life where we look at ourselves and say, ‘Who am I and am I being true to that?’ If the answer is no, then you have to make a move because I believe that there are visible scars from staying in places that are not good for us. And they don’t just affect us, they affect everybody around us,” she said. “I don’t think it’s a failure,” she continued of her marriage to Jackson.

“We obviously had such a beautiful moment together. And now it’s time for a new moment for both of us. And how exciting! The bravest thing in the world is to recognize when something’s not working and to make a move, and I always want to set that kind of example for my daughter,” she said. “The big takeaway is that this is about just as much love and joy as it has always been. This is only about taking a step forward into a better life for everybody involved.”

Her honest statements have certainly felt like a breath of fresh air among all the hushed and toxic celebrity separations, and have even provided solace to fans going through similar hardships. Their decision to co-parent their daughter has been supported, and public opinion largely says that while challenges may arise, focusing on creating a healthy co-parenting environment can benefit both the child and the individual parents in the long run. Her commitment to parenthood, and ensuring her daughter’s well-being is inspirational.

The Relationship

The actors initially met through the R&B singer Usher, who hosted a star-studded 40th birthday bash at Delilah in Los Angeles in 2018. Turner-Smith shared her first impressions on Late Night With Seth Meyers in May 2021, “I saw him before he saw me, and when I saw him, I was like, ‘I want that.’ And then when he saw me, I just pretended like I didn’t see him.” She even casually revealed, “We had a one-night stand. We’re in a two-, three-year one-night stand now.”

From there, the steamy romance began, which eventually led to a proposal months later. It was Smith who had actually proposed to the Cruel Intentions star during a New Year’s Eve vacation to Nicaragua. “I don’t know if she planned it or if it was a spur-of-the-moment thing, but out popped a proposal I was not expecting and the organic and instinctive answer was yes,” Jackson said to The Times.

“Six months [after the proposal], she was pregnant and we were on our way. And now we have this beautiful baby who is literally the manifestation of that love,” Jackson added. “It is impossible for me to look into the face of my child without feeling love for my wife.”

Jackson was hesitant to get married in the first place. ”Partially, it’s age,” Jackson explained. “I’m old enough to be able to do this. Partially it’s about finding somebody in the right moment of life.”He admitted, “If we had met five years earlier we probably would have had a torrid affair, but all the rest of this stuff, I was just not ready. I didn’t think I ever wanted to get married.”

Jodie, on the other hand, wanted to keep things away from the prying eyes of the paparazzi. “Everything happened at the same time for me,” she explains to People about her romance with the Dawson’s Creek actor.

“It was like, I fell in love right before I started this movie that would basically change my life, and then by the time I was putting this movie out I was pregnant, I was secretly married and I was trying to have one moment and not let the other moment overshadow it, which is why I tried to keep it secret. The whole world stopped and there was a global pandemic and I got to slow down with this precious child of mine.”

FAQs

1. Why did Jodie Turner-Smith and Joshua Jackson get divorced? 

While specific reasons haven’t been publicly disclosed, sources close to the couple mentioned “irreconcilable differences” and differing paths in life.

2. When did Jodie Turner-Smith and Joshua Jackson get divorced? 

Jodie Turner-Smith filed for divorce in October 2023.

3. How long were Jodie Turner-Smith and Joshua Jackson married? 

They were married for nearly four years.

4. Did Jodie and Jackson have children? 

Yes, they have a daughter, Juno Rose Diana Jackson, born in April 2020.

5. Who filed for divorce, Jodie or Jackson? 

Jodie Turner-Smith filed for divorce.

6. What were the reasons behind the separation? 

Specific reasons haven’t been officially confirmed, but sources mentioned “irreconcilable differences” and differing life paths.

7. Did Jodie and Jackson have any public disagreements?

There were no public reports of major disagreements before the news of the divorce emerged.

8. Are Jodie and Jackson on speaking terms? 

It hasn’t been publicly disclosed, but they are committed to co-parenting their daughter, suggesting some level of communication.

9. How are they co-parenting their daughter? 

They reportedly share joint custody and are committed to raising their daughter together.

10. Has either Jodie or Jackson spoken publicly about the divorce? 

Jodie Turner-Smith spoke about the divorce in February 2024, focusing on moving forward positively and prioritizing their daughter’s well-being.

11. Is Turner-Smith dating anyone?

 There’s no public confirmation of her dating anyone as of February 2024.

12. Is Joshua dating anyone? 

There’s no public confirmation of him dating anyone as of February 2024.

13. Where do Jodie and Jackson live now? 

Their current residences haven’t been publicly disclosed.

14. Do they plan to remain friends? 

They haven’t publicly commented on their future friendship, but their focus on co-parenting suggests a potential for maintaining a civil relationship.

15. What is the next chapter for Jodie and Jackson? 

Their individual futures remain private, but they have both expressed a focus on moving forward in a positive and healthy way.