Jodie Turner-Smith is one happy mama.
The actress gushed about her daughter Juno—who she shares with ex Joshua Jackson—and all of the major milestones that the 4-year-old has been hitting recently.
“She’s just blossoming into such an intelligent, young, bossy, little one,” Jodie exclusively told E! News at Clarins’ ICONS Event to celebrate Clarins’ legendary products, including signature favorites such as Double Serum, Lip Oil, Double Serum Eye, and Total Eye Lift, while also showcasing exclusive new drops. “I mean, she’s been reading since she was three, so she already hit that milestone. I mean, she’s about to go to kindergarten. I mean, that’s a big milestone.”
The Queen & Slim actress confessed that it’s bittersweet watching her daughter grow up right before her eyes.
“I kind of want to cry,” Jodie said, “but I’m also very excited for her growing up, because I just need to get to hang out together more.”
And, while Juno is undoubtedly coming into her own, she still hasn’t quite wrapped her mind around what her mom does for a living.
“I don’t think she has a concept of fame,” Jodie shared, “but she knows I get…you know, when I was getting dressed today, she was like, ‘Oh, see, you’re being fancy tonight, huh?'”
The Agency actress’ update comes after she recently accused Joshua of paying “$0 in guideline child/or spousal support” and seeking full legal custody of their daughter.
“At this point, it is clear that Josh is unwilling to negotiate reasonable pendente lite spousal and child support payments to me,” Jodie—who was married to the Dawson’s Creek actor from 2019 until 2023—wrote in the Feb. 3 filing obtained by E! News. “I am left with no choice but to seek this Court’s intervention and file the instant motion.”
Jodie is seeking $8,543 per month in child support, as well as $28,641 per month in spousal support. The 38-year-old is also demanding that Joshua, 46, pay her a retroactive $250,000 for fees accrued amid their ongoing legal battle.
“During our marriage, I spent a significant amount of time as the primary caretaker to Juno while Josh continued to advance in his acting career,” she explained in her filing. “Josh has been a successful working actor for over thirty years, while I am significantly younger and am still working hard to establish my acting career. During our marriage, Josh historically made more money than me and at times, significantly more.”
The Anne Boleyn actress had previously made the same financial requests in a December filing, arguing that her ex had “promised to always support me and ensured me that I would not have to worry about financial security for our daughter if we ever separated because he said he understood how difficult life can be as a Black woman and a single mother.”
Keep reading for more on Jodie and Joshua’s relationship…
Romance Rumors
The actors first sparked relationship speculation in late 2018, but the private pair did not comment on the rumors. Then, in Jan. 2019, photographers spotted the couple sharing a laugh during a shopping trip together.
Sealed With a Kiss
Jackson and Turner-Smith packed on the PDA while out in Los Angeles together in July 2019.
Holding Hands
That same month, cameras spotted the couple holding hands while out shopping together in Southern California.
Marriage Speculation
In Aug. 2019, rumors surfaced that The Affair star and the Queen & Slim actress had obtained a marriage license.
Private Pair
The celeb pair remained mum about the relationship speculation as they stepped out together in Oct. 2019.
Marriage & Pregnancy
Following a red carpet debut in November, multiple outlets reported that Jackson and Turner-Smith had recently wed and that the actress is expecting the couple’s first child together.
