Jodie Turner-Smith‘s divorce was the “healthiest” outcome for herself and her family.
The actor filed for a divorce from Joshua Jackson last year, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their breakup, and Turner-Smith has now explained her reasons for their separation.
“Sometimes things we really want to work just don’t end up working. And that’s OK.,” the actor — who has daughter Juno Rose with Jackson — told the Sunday Times Style.
“The most important thing is that you choose what’s healthiest for you and your family — and definitely your children. 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?’,” Turner-Smith continued.
“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,” the Queen & Slim actor said, “And they don’t just affect us, they affect everybody around us. I don’t think it’s a failure. We obviously had such a beautiful moment together. And now it’s time for a new moment for both of us. And how exciting!”
Turner-Smith — who married Jackson back in 2019 — described her breakup as a brave decision, explaining that she’s now ready to take a “step forward into a better life.”
“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 shared. “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.”
