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News of Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas’s divorce broke on the internet in September 2023, leaving fans heartbroken. The Jonas Brothers star filed for divorce after four years of marriage. The filing stated that their marriage was irretrievably broken. Since then, the divorce proceedings have taken several turns and have become very messy. However, the question on netizens’ minds remains, “Why did the couple split?” Let’s delve into Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas’s marriage/divorce, the events that followed, and the alleged reasons behind their split.
Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas’s Time Together
Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas first sparked dating rumors in November 2016 shortly after meeting through mutual friends. Joe was spotted with the arms around the actress at the MTV EMAs. A few months later, the pair made their relationship Instagram official and just like that, Turner and Joe became one of the hottest celebrity couples. After dating for a few years, the pair eventually tied the knot in May 2019 in Las Vegas. The following year, the couple welcomed their daughter, Willa. In July 2022, Turner and Joe expanded their family with the arrival of their second daughter, Delphine.
Turner and Joe’s Divorce
After four years of blissful marriage, Joe filed for a divorce on September 5, at a court in Miami-Dade County, Florida. He submitted the paperwork hours after revelations emerged that he hired a divorce lawyer. In the document, Joe stated he and Turner’s relationship was irretrievably broken. He also laid out their plans to share custody of their kids.
The Reason for Tuner and Joe’s Divorce Explained
Since Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas parted ways, there has been much back and forth regarding the reason behind Turner and Joe’s divorce. Well recently, some sources opened up to US Weekly about the possible causes of the pair’s divorce. One insider shared that Turner wasn’t pleased with her estranged husband’s decision to go on tour with his brother, Nick, and Kevin Jonas. The source said the Game of Thrones star didn’t always want to be known as “The Jonas Brother’s wife.” So, to separate her family from all the Jonas Brothers shenanigans, Turner didn’t want to go on tour and do everything together.
A second source shared that Turner struggled with balancing her career, family, and Joe’s schedule. According to the insider, it was hard for the former couple to settle into a routine because of the singer’s career. Another reason behind Turner and Joe’s divorce was the latter’s alleged controlling attitude. A source revealed that the musician liked to flirt while in public. However, he got offended whenever Turner got too close to her male friends. Overall, the issues kept piling up, eventually resulting in their separation.
How Are Things With Tuner and Joe Now?
Unfortunately, the acrimony between Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas is getting worse by the day. The pair seemed to be on good terms after cameras spotted them having lunch with their kids on September 18. However, things went rogue only a few days later. Turner filed a lawsuit against Joe. She claimed their kids were “wrongfully detained” in the US despite her wishes to take them to England. Unfortunately for the actress, a judge ruled in Joe’s favor on September 25, ordering the couple to keep the girls in New York. In all, as more events continue to unfold, fans are hopeful that Turner and Joe will put their differences aside, especially for their kids.