Joshua Jackson and Jodie Turner-Smith, once considered one of Hollywood’s power couples, have reportedly been experiencing relationship issues, leading to their recent split. The couple, known for their whirlwind romance and fairy-tale-like wedding, celebrated Turner-Smith’s birthday separately on September 9, further fueling speculation about their troubled union.
According to sources close to the couple, things have not been going smoothly for some time. Turner-Smith recently filed for divorce from Jackson, citing “irreconcilable differences.” She is reportedly seeking joint custody of their daughter. This news comes as a shock to fans who had admired their seemingly strong bond.
Rumors of trouble in paradise initially surfaced last September when keen-eyed fans noticed the couple had unfollowed and re-followed each other on Instagram. However, despite these rumors, they continued to make appearances together and appeared happy at public events, including the prestigious Vanity Fair Oscar Party held in March 2023.
Their last public outing together was at the unveiling of the new fully electric Lotus Emeya, where Turner-Smith received a birthday cake from Jackson. However, since then, Turner-Smith has attended events solo, noticeably without Jackson by her side. She has remained tight-lipped about her husband’s absence, raising further speculation about their relationship status.
Interestingly, Turner-Smith previously revealed that their relationship wasn’t meant to be long-term, originally labeling it as a “three-year one-night stand.” Yet, Jackson had expressed how his life had changed for the better since marrying Turner-Smith and becoming a father during a July 2021 interview. These contradictory statements only add to the confusion surrounding their breakup.
The couple officially tied the knot in December of 2019 and welcomed their daughter in April 2020. At the time, their union was celebrated as a symbol of love triumphing over adversity, given their different backgrounds. However, it seems that even the most picture-perfect relationships can face challenges behind closed doors.
As news of their split rocks the entertainment world, fans and followers are left to wonder what exactly led to the demise of this once-promising relationship. For now, both Joshua Jackson and Jodie Turner-Smith have chosen to keep the details of their breakup private, leaving their devoted fans with unanswered questions.