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Newly divorced from Joshua Jackson, Jodie Turner-Smith was captured engaging in her morning exercise routine on Saturday, October 7, as seen in these exclusive images obtained by We.
The 37-year-old actress attended a Pilates class in Los Angeles. Turner-Smith discreetly disguised herself with a black baseball cap and sunglasses, dressed in a blue tank top and black leggings. She was spotted carrying her phone and a water bottle, taking a quick smoke break before entering the gym.
According to an exclusive eyewitness, she appeared confident and prepared for her early morning workout. After the hour-long class, she left with a content and relaxed demeanor.
Turner-Smith, who removed her wedding ring this past Saturday, has made it evident that she is staying strong and resilient in the aftermath of her breakup from Jackson, 45. On October 5, she took to Instagram to proudly share a photo of herself wearing a white tank top, jeans, and a bucket hat, with Beyoncé's hit song "I'm That Girl" playing in the background.
Us confirmed on October 2 that Turner-Smith officially filed for divorce from her husband of four years, the Dawson's Creek actor. In the court documents, she cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for their split, listing September 13 as the date when they decided to separate.
Jackson and Turner-Smith have a 3-year-old daughter together. Turner-Smith is seeking joint custody of their child and has decided to exclude any request for spousal support. According to a well-informed source, the news of the divorce filing has left Jackson and their close circle of friends surprised.
According to an insider, Joshua was completely taken aback by Jodie's decision to get a divorce. Like any couple, they had their fair share of issues, particularly as two busy actors trying to balance their careers and parenting. Joshua was clearly unaware of the extent of Jodie's unhappiness and the severity of their problems.
In October 2018, rumors about their relationship started circulating when they were seen getting cozy at Usher's 40th birthday celebration. Turner-Smith, however, later referred to it as a mere "one-night stand" during her appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers in 2021. Surprisingly, Jackson and Turner-Smith secretly tied the knot in August 2019, less than a year after their initial public appearance together. Their daughter was born in April 2020.
"They formed an inseparable bond from the moment they met, and parenthood swiftly followed," a trusted source disclosed. "For someone as spirited as Jodie, it was a significant shift in lifestyle. However, their unwavering dedication to one another has amazed everyone." The informant mentioned that a few close friends of the couple are "optimistic about the possibility of reuniting."
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Jackson openly acknowledged the swift progression of their romance, and he attributed their enduring bond to their maturity. He confessed that had they crossed paths earlier in life, their relationship probably wouldn't have stood the test of time.
"Partly, it's my age. I have reached a stage in life where I am capable of doing this. Additionally, it's about encountering a person at the perfect moment in life," he shared in an interview with The Times in London. "Had we crossed paths five years earlier, we probably would have embarked on an intense romantic relationship, but I was simply not prepared for everything else that comes with it. I never really considered marriage as an option."
Jackson recalled that he and Turner-Smith spent "every moment together" after meeting at a social gathering. He went on to say, "Six months later, she became pregnant and we set off on this journey together. And now, we have been blessed with this beautiful child who is a true embodiment of our love. It's impossible for me to gaze into my child's face without feeling an overwhelming love for my wife."
With reporting by Andrea Simpson