Jodie Turner-Smith The news of her divorce was revealed for the first time. Joshua Jackson.
speaking times In a new interview published Sunday, the 37-year-old actress revealed why. she filed for divorce From age 45 Dawson's Creek The actor will return in October 2023.
“Sometimes the things we really want to do don’t work out,” said Turner-Smith, who shares 3-year-old daughters Juno Rose and Diana Jackson with Jackson. “It’s okay. The most important thing is to choose what is healthiest for you, your family, and certainly your children.”
that much Queen & Slim The star offered some relationship advice, saying that everyone should take time sometimes to reevaluate and ask themselves if they are truly living their most authentic life.
He added, “If not, we have to take action because I believe there are visible wounds from staying in a place that is not good for us. And it doesn't just affect us, it affects everyone around us.” .”
“I don't think it was a failure,” Turner Smith said of her relationship with Jackson.
“We had such beautiful moments together,” she continued. “Now it's a new moment for both of us. How exciting! The bravest thing in the world is to recognize when something isn't working and take action. I always want to set that example for my daughter.” .”
She concluded: “The most important thing is that this is about as much love and joy as it always has been. It’s about taking another step towards a better life for everyone involved.”
Turner-Smith and Jackson married in December 2019, and a year later. they welcomed their daughter But their love story ended in October 2023 when Turner-Smith filed for divorce after three years of marriage.
The former couple's date of separation is listed as September 13, 2023, according to court documents previously obtained by ET. Turner-Smith is seeking joint custody of her daughter and is asking neither party to pay spousal support. She is also asking Jackson to pay her attorneys' fees and costs.
After filing for divorce, a source told ET. The couple's “busy work schedules began to put a strain on their relationship a year ago, when they were both filming projects and not always in the same place.”
After breaking up, Jackson appears set to move forward with Lupita Nyong'o.. Just weeks after Turner-Smith filed for divorce from her, Jackson was spotted with Nyong'o, 40, at a Janelle Monáe concert in Los Angeles. Two months later, The two were captured holding hands. Taking a romantic walk near AutoCamp Resort in Joshua Tree, California.
“Joshua and Lupita are having a great time,” a source told ET at the time. “They are still new, but they have a fun and playful vibe with each other.” Their friends were not surprised by their relationship.”
Meanwhile, Turner-Smith attended in October 2023. Los Angeles Halloween Party at Casamigos He is arm in arm with a mysterious man.
As for What Turner-Smith Thinks About Her Ex's New RomanceA source told ET in December that the model and actress is focused on her work and “being the best mom she can be.”
“Jodie doesn’t pay too much attention to Joshua’s dating life,” the source said. “She is doing well and surrounded by people who are loyal and loving to her. She has always had a positive and fun energy and continues to maintain that energy. She is focused on her work and being the best mom she can be. ”
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