Joe Jonas was a little hesitant to catch the lovebug after his divorce.
After splitting from Sophie Turner in 2024, the Jonas Brothers singer admitted he had a hard time getting back out in the dating world. However, he did, and he got some sound advice from a potential love interest.
“I was seeing somebody at the time and I was kind of having this idea of dating again,” Joe said on TalkShopLive May 21. “It was really scary and intimidating and love takes different shapes and forms. I was rediscovering what that was.”
Joe—who shares kids Willa, 4, and Delphine, 2 with Sophie—admitted that the person he was dating offered a sound piece of advice.
“And this person kinda comically, sarcastically was like. ‘It’s only love,’” the 35-year-old recalled. “And I was like, ‘Okay it’s a big deal to me. And a big deal to them. But it’s okay to take a leap of faith and just try again and just put yourself out there.'”
As a result, Joe—briefly linked to model Stormi Breefor five months after his divorce—said the conversation inspired his song “Only Love” off his latest solo album Music for People Who Believe In Love.
And Joe, who confirmed to Today‘s Craig Melvin that creating his new solo album was “freeing,” detailed why the track was too personal to share with his brothers and bandmates Nick Jonas and Kevin Jonas.
“I keep seeing my own life when I hear it,” the “Burnin’ Up” singer recalled telling his brothers. “And I’m seeing that person that I’m seeing. And I just don’t know if I want to change any of the lyrics to what you’re going through.”
Amid their split, Joe wasn’t the only person to speak about the end of their four-year marriage. Sophie, who reportedly split from boyfriend Peregrine Pearson in April, previously opened up about the impact the divorce had on her.
“I’m going through a legal process right now where I can’t really say much, but it was incredibly sad,” Sophie told Harper’s Bazaar in an interview published Oct. 30. “We had a beautiful relationship, and it was hard.”
Keep reading to look back at Joe and Sophie’s relationship…
Welcome to Miami
Romance rumors swirled as Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas were first spotted together at the MTV EMAs in November 2016. The duo were then spotted holding hands in Miami the following month.
Catch Up
The lovebirds were spotted arriving to CAA’s Golden Globes party at Catch LA in December 2016.
Choice Couple
In January 2017, the hot couple left a People Choice Awards after party hosted by DNCE. The pair left hand-in-hand and then got into a car together.
Arm-in-Arm
The duo locked arms after a dinner date night at Craig’s Restaurant in West Hollywood.
March On
The pair were spotted at LAX on March 5, 2017 in Los Angeles, CA.
New Kids on the Block
The singer was seen taking a romantic stroll with his girlfriend, who was wearing a New Kids on the Block shirt, through the SoHo district of New York City on April 13, 2017. Joe was spotted writing on his hands courtesy of his new lady, some of which read “Joe gives me da good good.”
I Heart NY
Joe and Sophie were photographed while out on the town in NYC in May.
Jean Genies
Rocking denim-on-denim looks, the Jonas Brothers singer and the Game of Thrones actress walked it out in the SoHo neighborhood of NYC on May 3, 2017.
Work It Out
Wearing workout clothes, the two held hands while taking a romantic stroll in the East Village neighborhood of NYC.
Weekend Warriors
Joe and Sophie walked arm in arm as they took a stroll through Venice, CA. The musician looked like quite the tourist, carrying a small camera and taking photos around town. Joe and Sophie picked a local restaurant to have lunch on the patio to bring their weekend to a end.
Puppy Love
The twosome walked their dog on September 7, 2017 in New York City.
PDA Alert!
The two made out at the 2018 U.S. Open.
Double Date
At London’s 34 Restaurant, the loved-up pair joined Nick Jonas and then-girlfriend Priyanka Chopra to help ring in the Bollywood star’s 36th birthday in July 2018.
Halloween is Here
For the October 2018 holiday, Joe cheekily dressed as Sophie’s Game of Thrones character, Sansa Stark. She went as an adorable elephant.
Lavish Looks
The DNCE member and The Staircase alum celebrated his brother Nick Jonas’ wedding to Priyanka Chopra in Dehli, India on December 4, 2018.
Melts the Heart
Sophie warmed Joe up with a kiss on the cheek at a March 2019 Rangers vs. Red Wings hockey game in NYC.
Sucker For You
The actress—along with Priyanka and Danielle Jonas—supported her beau and his brothers Nick and Joe at their April 2019 concert in Champs Downtown, a Penn State college bar.
Rulers of Winterfell
Joe fan was happy to be Sophie’s plus-one to the HBO hit’s season eight premiere in NYC on April 3, 2019.
Queen of the North
Sophie cheekily reunites with Jack Gleeson, her tyrannical lover from Game of Thrones, with her real life-beau inside the show’s premiere party.
They Do!
After the Billboard Music Awards on May 1, Joe and Sophie shocked fans with a surprise wedding at a local Las Vegas chapel. As the couple exchanged ring pops—an Elvis impersonator officiated—pal Diplo captured the moment for Instagram live.
Power Couple
After tying the knot in Sin City, the newlyweds lit up the 2019 Met Gala red carpet with their eye-catching designs and demure poses. This marked their first official event as a married couple.
Fashion Statements
Joe and Sophie served lewks at the Louis Vuitton Cruise 2020 show in New York City.
Chasing Happiness
The couple brought the glitz and the glam to the Jonas Brothers‘ Chasing Happiness documentary premiere.
Strike a Pose
The two lovebirds attended the Dark Phoenix premiere in Los Angeles and the “Sucker” singer couldn’t be more in awe of his leading lady. “I am so proud of you @sophiet and how hard you worked on this film,” he shares on Instagram. “You did the research, you did the work, and you delivered. I loved this movie!!”
Dog Days
Joe and Sophie went for an afternoon stroll with their dogs, Porky and Waldo.
We’ll Always Have Paris
The two smooched in front of the Eiffel tower just shy of a week before they tied the knot in a second wedding ceremony in France.
Cuddle Buddies
Joe shared this sweet snap on Instagram with the caption, “Nap game strong.”
Instagram Husband
The two get playful at Jardin De Tuileries in Paris days before their second wedding.
L’Amour
Joe and Sophie are spotted in France days before their second wedding.
You May Kiss the Bride, Again!
The beaming bride and groom walk down the aisle after their second ceremony. Turner wore a stunning, custom-designed Louis Vuitton dress that was only outshined by the bride.
