Joshua Jackson and Jodie Turner-Smith’s Relationship Timeline: The Way They Were

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Joshua Jackson and Jodie Turner-Smith’s Relationship Timeline: The Way They Were

Joshua Jackson and Jodie Turner-Smith quickly fell head over heels for each other before their 2023 split.   The duo sparked rumors of a romance after they were "all over each other" at Usher's 40th birthday party in October 2018. A source told Us Weekly at the time that the pair looked "super smitten" with one another and "danced together the whole night." One month later, they were spotted holding hands on a casual coffee date in Los Angeles. The couple quickly took their relationship to the next level after they were first rumored to be dating. In August 2019, the Daily Mail spotted the actors leaving a California courthouse with what appeared to be a marriage license. Just three months later, Turner-Smith sported a massive diamond ring on her left hand at the premiere of Queen & Slim in Los Angeles. Shortly after the pair fueled marriage rumors, Us confirmed in December 2019 that the pair had secretly tied the knot and were expecting their first child together. In October 2023, Turner-Smith filed for divorce after four years of marriage. Scroll down to relive Jackson's whirlwind romance with Turner-Smith:

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November 2018

Jackson and the Last Ship star were spotted holding hands in Los Angeles one month after a source revealed to Us that the pair was "all over each other" at Usher's 40th birthday party. They were "super smitten and gazing into each other’s eyes as they danced together the whole night," the source added.

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January 2019

The private pair seemingly rang in the New year together on a romantic getaway in Nicaragua. "2✨0✨1✨9, already something out of my wildest dream," Turner-Smith captioned a photo of her silhouette against a gorgeous sunset. Jackson posted a picture from the same location two days prior.

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July 2019

Speculation that the couple's flame had burned out began after the Little Fires Everywhere star was seen cozying up to a mystery woman in June 2019. The following month, however, he packed on the PDA with the Nightflyers actress while running errands in Calabasas, California. 

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August 2019

Taking it to the next level? The Daily Mail caught Jackson and Turner-Smith stepped out of a Beverly Hills courthouse, holding what appeared to be a marriage license. One week later, the British actress shared a close look at her special Newport vacation with her man. "Two people who only fancy each other a little bit 🥰," she wrote beside a picture of herself gazing lovingly into Jackson's eyes.

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September 2019

As things between the pair quickly heated up, the Neon Demon actress shared a sweet clip of herself snuggling up to Jackson in bed. Days later, the Fringe star declared his love for Turner-Smith, who took care of him as he fought off a nasty fever.

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November 2019

The couple further fueled marriage rumors as they made their red carpet debut at the Los Angeles premiere of Turner-Smith's movie Queen & Slim. Her flowing lilac gown was accessorized with a huge diamond ring on her left hand. Jackson, for his part, had been sporting a gold band on his finger since that summer.

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December 2019

Us exclusively confirmed that the pair secretly tied the knot and were expecting their first child together. A source explained at the time that Jackson was "so supportive of Jodie and loves to cheer her on."

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January 2020

One month after news of their nuptials made headlines, the husband and wife stepped out for a night on the town at W magazine's Best Performances pre-Golden Globes party in West Hollywood. "Josh was smiling ear to ear throughout the night and they both seemed really happy," an onlooker revealed at the time.

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February 2020

The duo rocked the BAFTAs red carpet shortly after Turner-Smith seemingly revealed that she and Jackson were expecting a little girl. "I think she’s bored," the Brit said on the Graham Norton Show, joking that her baby had fallen asleep in her belly.

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February 2020

In a rare public showing of affection, the model gushed over her "baby daddy" on their "magical" second Valentine's Day together. "Happy Valentine’s Day to the man who sees my soul and holds my heart 💞," she wrote via Instagram, sharing a love poem by Pablo Neruda in honor of her man.

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March 2020

Turner-Smith officially confirmed that she and Jackson would be welcoming a daughter together on March 8. Less than two weeks later, the Cruel Intentions star revealed to E! News that he couldn't be more excited to become a father. "The whole process has been amazing and now I’m just ready to meet my baby girl," he gushed.

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April 2020

Family of three! Us confirmed that the couple welcomed their little one on April 21. "Both mother and baby are happy and healthy," a rep for the pair said at the time.

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May 2020

The actor gave a special shout-out to his wife on her first Mother's Day via Instagram. "Dear Jodie, On this most special of mothers days I want to thank you for the being the light that you are. For the passion with which you threw yourself into nurturing and protecting our child when she was in your womb,” Jackson captioned a photo of Turner-Smith holding their daughter. “For the dedication and will you showed bringing her into the world. I have never witnessed a more powerful being than you through those moments. Thank you for the depth of grace you have found since our daughter has arrived. The commitment that you make look so effortless but I know is anything but.”

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June 2020

Turner-Smith praised Jackson for being a good husband and father in a sweet tribute via Instagram. "Big soulmate energy," she wrote. "#1 daddy. just checking in to say that us girls are so lucky to have ya."

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September 2020

Jackson posted the sweetest birthday tribute for Turner-Smith when she turned 34. “Happy Birthday my beautiful wife,” he wrote via Instagram, sharing a stunning pic of the actress smiling. “Thank you for choosing to share your light with me. Thank you for walking this path of life as my wife. Thank you for bringing our daughter into the world. This last year has been the happiest whirlwind of my life. I can’t wait to see what all the years to come bring our way.”

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September 2020

Turner-Smith gushed to Net-A-Porter’s Porter magazine about how much she loves Jackson. “I’m really in love with my husband,” she said. “That might be weird for people, but I’m doing a pretty good job of not shouting that from the rooftops as much as I would like to. He’s a really amazing dude.”

The actress explained how their romance has “only gotten better” over time, adding: “I feel so grateful for that. That’s why I share it sometimes, because I love him. I think he’s hot, I think he’s smart and he’s incredibly talented. I feel so lucky to be in a relationship with somebody who feels the same about me, who is not shy about telling me that or uplifting me.”

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April 2021

A source told Us exclusively that the duo were “already talking about” having a second baby. “Their love for each other is deeply rooted and having a child together just brought them closer in ways they didn’t even know existed,” the insider shared. “Jodie thinks pregnancy is such a beautiful thing.”

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May 2021

Back to the beginning! “When I first met my husband, it was kind of — we had a one-night stand,” Turner-Smith revealed during a Late Night with Seth Meyers appearance. “We’re in a two, three-year one night stand now.”

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July 2021

To support her husband on the premiere day of his show Dr. Death, Turner-Smith wore a shirt featuring Jackson’s face on it from his Dawson’s Creek days.

"Wait ... is this what you are currently wearing?" the actor texted her after she showed off her outfit.

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August 2021

After Jackson revealed in July 2021 that Turner-Smith popped the question to him, he has since clarified his comments.

“We were in Nicaragua on a beautiful moonlit night, it could not possibly have been more romantic,” he told Refinery29. “And yes, my wife did propose to me and yes, I did say yes, but what I didn't say in that interview was there was a caveat, which is that I'm still old school enough that I said, ‘This is a yes, but you have to give me the opportunity [to do it too].’ She has a biological father and a stepdad, who's the man who raised her. [I said], ‘You have to give me the opportunity to ask both of those men for your hand in marriage.’ And then, ‘I would like the opportunity to re-propose those to you and do it the old fashioned way down on bended knee.’”

The Dr. Death star, who revealed the couple actually had two proposals, also shut down online haters who weren’t too pleased to see a woman bucking traditional gender roles.

“And also for anybody who is freaked out by a woman claiming her own space, shut the f—k up,” he told the outlet at the time. “Good God, you cannot believe the things people were leaving my wife on Instagram. She did it. I said ‘yes.’ We're happy. That's it. That's all you need to know.”

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March 2022

After the actress complained about people catching her “looking like s—t” outside of her hotel during Paris Fashion Week, Jackson had a sweet reply.

"Why are you lying on the twitters,” he tweeted at the time. "You know you’ve never looked bad a day in your life.”

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March 2022

The couple hit the red carpet at the 27th annual Critics' Choice Awards, where Jackson shared an adorable update on the pair's daughter, Janie. "She's talking! So when we were leaving to come down here today, she was like, 'I come work? I come too? I come too,'" he gushed to Entertainment Tonight. "[Being an] actress is gonna be too small for her. She's gonna rule the world."

The Dr. Death actor went on to joke about the star-studded ceremony, calling it "a normal Sunday" for Turner-Smith.

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March 2022

“The Bahamas have a really special history for me and Josh because this was the first place we came together,” Turner-Smith recalled during an interview with AnOther Magazine. “You know how it is, when you meet someone, it’s like, are you going to take me on holiday? That’s how I know you’re serious.”

She added: “We went to the Bahamas and it was this really special trip because we were falling in love with each other but not wanting to say that yet, and I remember he rented this boat and took me on a tour of the Exumas. … And now we’ve brought our daughter here. It’s really special to be here together.”

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May 2022

Turner gushed about how “damn good” Jackson looks in a suit as the pair hit the Met Gala carpet in Gucci.

“I’ve never worn tails in my life,” the actor told The New York Times at the time. “So it feels, in the proper way that a costume ball should, like I’m actually putting on a costume. But also I just look really good. It’s hard to keep up — you really got to keep it together when you’re standing next to her.”

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September 2022

"She is undeniably one of the most beautiful women on the planet," Jackson gushed to E! News. "And she always smashes it when she's on the red carpet. That is truly a wonder to behold. But I will tell you, that there is nothing like waking up in the morning, opening my eyes and seeing her face in the morning."

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September 2022

The duo raised eyebrows when they re-followed each other on Instagram. Amid split speculation, Smith seemingly addressed the rumors.

"I love this. Thank you! All many people want is to gossip and tear down. It's beautiful when someone treats us with respect and kindness," the actress reportedly wrote to Forbes contributor Jeff Conway via Instagram in response to an article he penned about the couple.  

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March 2023

Jackson wore a velvet suit coat and bowtie while attending the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, which matched his wife’s Gucci red and black sheer and velvet gown. The Dawson’s Creek alum was later spotted catching up with former costar Michelle Williams inside the bash.

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March 2023

"I would say I'm more married to cool than I am cool myself," Jackson told E! News when being called one of the coolest couples in Hollywood alongside his wife. "But I'll take the compliment."

The former WB star further explained that his life with both Turner-Smith and their daughter has made him fuller. "It's pretty spectacular, honestly," he said of family life. "This having a kid thing together is pretty magical."

Jackson added that even the couple’s house lends itself to be “more homey” now that a child is living there. "It's very, very baby-oriented and family-oriented inside the house."

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April 2023

The Fatal Attraction star opened up about how Turner-Smith changed his opinions on marriage during an interview with The Times.

"Partially, it's age," Jackson quipped to the outlet. "I'm old enough to be able to do this. Partially it's about finding somebody in the right moment of life. If we had met five years earlier we probably would have had a torrid affair, but all the rest of this stuff, I was just not ready. I didn't think I ever wanted to get married."

The Canada native added that after meeting at a party, the pair would "spend every moment together and find reasons to be in other cities together at the same time,” noting that his answer to her proposal was an "organic and instinctive yes.”

He continued: ”Six months [after the proposal], she was pregnant and we were on our way. And now we have this beautiful baby who is literally the manifestation of that love. It is impossible for me to look into the face of my child without feeling love for my wife.”

Later that month, Jackson shared a NSFW tidbit about Turner-Smith's penchant for his on-camera love scenes. “The sex scenes themselves, Jodie kind of enjoys them, actually,” he revealed about his wife's reaction to his more explicit scenes in Fatal Attraction. “It’s a weird thing where she’s like a voyeur. So that works! If that’s your thing — excellent.”

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October 2023

After four years of marriage, Turner-Smith filed for divorce due to "irreconcilable differences." She requested joint custody of their daughter in the legal documents.