In January, the British actress dropped a 'wrongful retention' claim against her estranged husband after the approval of a consent plan in the U.K., which outlined a parenting agreement that would allow the children to spend equal time in both countr
- May 16, 2024
AceShowbiz - Sophie Turner's marriage to Joe Jonas might not work, but she acknowledged that her estranged husband is a "great father" to their two kids. The "Game of Thrones" alum made the comment when reflecting on their relationship in a new interview.
"I'm unhappy with the way everything played out, especially when it comes to my children," the 28-year-old said during a sit-down with British Vogue. "They're the victims in all of this. But I think we're doing the best we can."
"I'm confident that we can figure it out," the British beauty, who shares daughters Willa Jonas, 3, and Delphine Jonas, 22 months, with the musician, continued. "Joe is a great father to our children and that's all that I can ask for."
Sophie also revealed that her "dream is to have a huge Christmas where my daughters can have their dad there, Joe's whole side of the family, their grandparents." She went on to note, "I don't care about the politics, I just want the girls to feel loved and have everyone show up for them."
When looking back at her past custody battle with Joe, the actress admitted, "There were some days that I didn't know if I was going to make it." She then explained, "I would call my lawyer saying, 'I can't do this. I just can't.' I was just never strong enough to stand up for myself."
"Finally, after two weeks of me being in a rut, she reminded me that it was my children I was fighting for," the mom of two recalled. "Once anyone says to me, 'Do it for your kids,' I'm doing it. I wouldn't do it for myself, but I'll find the strength for them."
Joe filed for divorce from Sophie in September 2023 in Miami, citing an "irretrievable breakdown" of the marriage. The couple initially reached a temporary custody agreement that included provisions for mediation and allowed the children to travel to both England and the U.S. However, a "status report letter" due before December 23 was never submitted, indicating that the couple had not finalized their agreement.
In January, Sophie dropped a "wrongful retention" claim against Joe after the approval of a consent plan in the U.K. The plan outlined a parenting agreement that would allow the children to spend equal time in both countries.
