A Full Debrief Of Every Rumor About Joe & Sophie’s Divorce
Goodbye, Mr. Perfectly Fine.
After four years of marriage, Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner are going their separate ways. The couple announced their split on Sept. 6, confirming breakup rumors circulating for a few days prior. The divorce announcement came as a shock to fans, especially since Turner had just been spotted supporting Jonas on tour. All things considered, there have been plenty of questions about why Jonas and Turner called it quits.
Due to many conflicting reports, the timeline of Jonas and Turner’s divorce is murky at best. Example A: While some sources claimed the split came from one blowout fight (involving a ring camera), others insisted that the breakup was a long time coming and a “last resort.” Confused? Here’s a full recap of Jonas and Turner’s divorce, from the first breakup rumors to Turner’s shady jewelry choices.
September 5: Joe & Sophie Divorce Rumors Started
TMZ first reported on Jonas and Turner’s split on Sept. 5, explaining that lifestyle differences had taken a toll on the pair. “She likes to party, he likes to stay at home. They have very different lifestyles,” a source claimed. (Fans quickly have pointed out that the couple said the opposite about each other in a TikTok challenge in 2020; both agreed Turner was the “homebody.”)
On Sept. 5, a People insider claimed the divorce was a long time coming and was not a “surprise” to those close to the couple. Apparently, Jonas and Turner spent “the whole summer apart.” This outlet’s source added, “They were not separated but they’ve been living separate lives for months.” It’s worth noting that Turner was at Jonas’ concert at Yankees stadium in August — she even posted a photo of her kissing her husband’s hand backstage on Aug. 14.
A Page Six source added that Jonas’ decision to divorce was a difficult one, calling it a “last resort for Joe.” The insider said, “It just kept building, and Joe finally reached a point where he felt that he had exhausted all options to salvage the marriage.”
The source added that the breakup “wasn’t a straw-that-broke-the-camel’s-back situation like it’s being reported.”
“He never wanted to break up his family, but he had to take what he felt was the best course of action for his girls,” the insider said.
September 6: Joe & Sophie Confirmed Their Split
Jonas and Turner took to Instagram on Sept. 6 to confirm their divorce a joint statement: “After four wonderful years of marriage we have mutually decided to amicably end our marriage. There are many speculative narratives as to why but, truly this is a united decision and we sincerely hope that everyone can respect our wishes for privacy for us and our children.”
September 6: The Ring Camera Detail Emerged
The same day that Jonas and Turner confirmed divorce rumors, TMZ got more details about the sitch. On Sept. 6, the outlet reported that “multiple sources who have direct contact with Joe” said that Jonas saw something on a ring camera that made him realize the marriage was over. According to them, Turner was caught doing or saying something that made divorce inevitable, at least in Jonas’ mind.
September 9: Joe Addressed The Media Frenzy Mid-Concert
Following breakup reports, specifically those about Turner’s “party[ing]” lifestyle, fans became critical of Jonas. “joe jonas letting his pr team run a smear campaign against the mother of his two children is wretched,” one wrote on Twitter.
Another fan commented on the rumors, “this is just a bad attempt at framing sophie to be some careless mother and that's not it for me!!”
On Sept. 9, Jonas took a moment to address the drama during a performance in Los Angeles. “It’s been a tough week,” Jonas said. “I just want to say, look, if you don’t hear it from these lips, don’t believe it. OK? Thank you everyone for your love and support. Me and my family love you guys.”
“Joe has already disavowed any and all statements purportedly made on his behalf that were disparaging of Sophie,” his rep emphasized again in a statement to People on Sept 21.
September 21: Sophie Filed A Lawsuit Against Joe
Things got significantly messier when Turner filed a suit against Jonas on Sept. 21 for refusing to allow their children to travel to the U.K. “The Father has possession of the children’s passports... He refuses to return the passports to the Mother and refuses to send the children home to England with the Mother,” the papers, obtained by Page Six, alleged.
The court paperwork pointed to one bombshell argument as the reason behind their split. Per the filing, Jonas and Turner had an argument on Aug. 15 that “very suddenly” caused their breakup. By Sept. 1, Jonas had filed for divorce —something that Turner allegedly found out about four days later “from the media.”
But according to Jonas’ rep, “multiple conversations” between Turner and Jonas meant that she was “aware” of the divorce ahead of time.
Speaking to E!, Jonas’ rep called the lawsuit a “harsh legal position” that went against the “amicable co-parenting setup” Jonas and Turner had been working on.
September 27: A Source Revealed What Was On The Ring Camera
On Sept. 27, a source told Us Weekly spilled a few more details about the ring camera rumor. Apparently, Turner said something “not-so-nice” to a friend about Jonas, which spiraled into an argument and ultimately divorce. “It wasn’t anything more than that, but that was the final straw,” the insider said.
October 8: Sophie Posted A Shady IG Story
In a since-deleted Instagram Story on Oct. 9, Turner shared a photo of herself wearing a friendship bracelet, with beads spelling out the word “fearless.”
Considering Jonas famously inspired a couple of breakup songs on Taylor Swift’s Fearless album, including “Forever & Always” and “Mr. Perfectly Fine,” fans were quick to label this as a shady (yet iconic) move on Turner’s part. “I could write essays on the complexities of sophie turner wearing a ‘fearless’ friendship bracelet in the midst of her very public divorce,” one fan tweeted.
Other fans on Twitter think the bracelet might actually be a gift from Swift, since it looks just like the bracelet she was given by the NSYNC at the VMAs. The duo has been spending a lot of time together this fall, and reportedly, Turner has even been staying at Swift’s NYC apartment amid the divorce and custody drama.
October 10: They Got Close To A Custody Agreement
Jonas and Turner seemingly put an end to their messy custody dispute on Oct. 10. In a joint statement from the couple, they said, "After a productive and successful mediation, we have agreed that the children will spend time equally in loving homes in both the U.S. and the UK. We look forward to being great co-parents.”
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Jonas and Turner believe an “amicable resolution on all issues between them is forthcoming.” Per the court papers, their children will stay with Turner from Oct 9. to Oct. 21. (During that period, she’s allowed to travel with them to the U.K.) Then, custody will revert to Jonas, who will take care of their daughters until Nov. 2. Jonas and Turner will continue to alternate custody through Jan. 7, 2024. Their daughters will spend Thanksgiving with Jonas and Christmas with Turner.
This arrangement is not a final custody settlement, but per TMZ, Jonas and Turner are close to agreeing on one.
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