Joshua Jackson looked sombre as he stepped out with his baby daughter on Monday – it emerged his wife Jodie Turner-Smith had filed for divorce.
British actress Jodie, 37, who shares three-year-old Juno Rose Diana with Canadian star Josh, 45, cited “irreconcilable differences” when filing the application, with the date of separation given as September 13.
The Dawson’s Creek star, who exclusively revealed was “heartbroken” by the split, was seen without his wedding ring as he held the couple’s only child in his arms before heading to a car went – it was the first time he was seen in the middle of a breakup.
The actor wore a patterned blue shirt, white pants and sneakers as he chatted with his daughter and took a quick phone call.
He was in love with Juno, who was wearing a ballerina outfit, as he carried her and a car seat before driving off.
Tough time: Joshua Jackson looked grim as he stepped out with his baby daughter on Monday – it emerged his wife Jodie Turner-Smith had filed for divorce
It’s over: Power couple Jodie Turner-Smith and Joshua Jackson shocked fans on Monday when it was announced they were divorcing after four years of marriage (pictured in 2022)
Gone: The Dawson’s Creek star, who exclusively revealed was “heartbroken” by the split, was spotted without his wedding ring
This comes after sources exclusively revealed to that the Dawson’s Creek alum is “not thrilled” about the dissolution of his marriage – while also insisting that there was no foul play involved and that their marriage was simply “over ” be.
According to TMZ, the couple listed their separation date as September 13th. However, Jodie filed for divorce just this week, citing “irreconcilable differences.”
“Joshua is heartbroken about the impending divorce, he always thought he would get married and grow old with his family and that everything would be happily ever after,” the insider said.
“He had the dream scenario in his head and Jodie was his person and the person he wanted to be with forever.”
The source added that Joshua’s main concern is his young child, as the Canadian actor is now looking ahead to life of co-parenting.
“He never wanted this for their daughter,” the insider continued. “They are both great parents and will continue to be, he just hates that they will no longer be together as a couple because of their daughter. “They will always be connected through her.”
The insider claimed that Joshua would love nothing more than to get back together with his estranged wife, adding: “He would have loved nothing more than to continue being with Jodie and in a perfect world he would probably even take her back, if she stopped the divorce, but now that they’ve gotten here, he has to accept it.’
The source also emphasized that there was no bad behavior on either side and that the relationship simply came to a natural end.
Juno: The actor wore a patterned blue shirt, white pants and sneakers as he chatted with his daughter
Public sighting: The star was seen for the first time since his wife’s divorce filing was announced
Excited dad: The star had a child car seat with him when he drove off
Sighting: The actor spent a lot of time with the former couple’s daughter
Getting out: The Dawson’s Creek alum carried the car seat down the street
“Nothing more terrible than infidelity has happened between them, the relationship has just run its course and it’s just a sad time,” she said.
“Joshua isn’t happy about it, but as we all know, life doesn’t always work out the way you want it to.”
The couple looked loved-up as they attended their last public event together at New York Fashion Week on September 12, just a day before their official split.
Celebrity divorce lawyer Laura Wasser is representing Jodie and the actress is requesting joint custody of her daughter.
She doesn’t want any marital support for herself or Joshua because the couple hasn’t signed a prenuptial agreement yet.
In September 2022, the couple sparked breakup rumors after they unfollowed each other on social media – having previously shared several loved-up posts.
They then followed each other again, with Joshua brushing aside shared speculation as he spoke in a chat with E! raved about his wife! News.
“She is undeniably one of the most beautiful women on the planet,” he said. “And she always looks good when she’s on the red carpet. This is truly a miracle.
Sighting: The star looked pensive as he stepped out amid his divorce drama
Outing: The actor looked relaxed as he took a call
Call: The actor took a call while stepping out with his daughter
Here we go: The actor loaded a car seat into his vehicle before driving off
Father’s duties: The star loaded clothes and a water bottle into his car
“But I’m telling you, there’s nothing better than waking up in the morning, opening my eyes and seeing her face in the morning.”
Jodie and Joshua tied the knot in 2019 after meeting through mutual friends in 2018 and initially insisting their romance was just “casual”.
The actress previously revealed that their romance started as a one-night stand and never ended.
In 2021, Jodie appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers and joked that despite a fast start, their relationship was still going well.
“When I first met my husband, we had a one-night stand,” she told the host. “We’re in a two- or three-year one-night stand now.”
She then told Seth the story of how they met at a party and both immediately felt a connection.
“First of all, I saw him before he saw me, and when I saw him I thought, ‘I want that,'” she said. “And then when he saw me, I just pretended I hadn’t seen him.”
Although she seemed unfazed by Joshua’s opening line, she explained how he came over and did his “sweet and charming thing.”
“He followed me around the party all night,” The Last Ship actress added. “He felt the energy. He felt it.’
The couple began dating in October 2018 and tied the knot in December 2019 after the actress proposed during a New Year’s Eve vacation in Nicaragua and Joshua “instinctively” said yes.
According to TMZ, the couple looked loved up at NYFW on September 12 – a day before their separation date listed in the divorce filing
Case of the ex: Before his relationship with Jodie, Joshua had a decade-long romance with Diane Kruger, 47, which ended in 2016 (pictured 2015)
Jodie was a banker before she met Pharrell Williams, who convinced her to become a model and move to Los Angeles. She made her acting debut in 2013 when she played a siren in the HBO series True Blood.
The British star rose to fame after starring in the 2019 film Queen & Slim.
Joshua has been working as an actor since 1991 and played the role of Pacey Witter in the hit teen series “Dawson’s Creek” from 1998 to 2003.