Disney Villains and Custody Battles: Joshua Jackson in the Spotlight
EXCLUSIVE: Joshua Jackson's Custody Battle with Jodie Turner-Smith Takes a Dark Turn
The tumultuous relationship between Dawson's Creek star Joshua Jackson, 46, and his ex-wife Jodie Turner-Smith has taken another dramatic turn, leaving fans of the couple wondering what could have gone wrong in their five-year marriage. The British actress and model, who welcomed daughter Juno with Jackson in 2020, seems to be throwing shade at her ex in a cryptic Instagram post that's got everyone talking.
In a move that's being seen as a clear dig at Jackson, Turner-Smith shared an array of Disney villains on Monday, captioned: 'Why don't you like that person? They seem so nice. You know who else seemed to be nice?' The Queen & Slim actress added the ominous warning: "stay safe out there." But what's really going down behind closed doors?
According to court documents obtained by E! News, Jackson has filed a motion for an emergency custody order modification, alleging that Turner-Smith changed their daughter's school without his permission. In the documents, Jackson claims that Turner-Smith texted him saying it was "no big deal" to force Juno to start over with a new school, which would require her to travel further away from her father.
This is just the latest development in the couple's ugly custody battle, which began when Turner-Smith filed for divorce two years ago. In October 2023, she cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for their split, but it seems that the real issue may be over who gets to make decisions about their daughter's education.
In a shocking twist, Jackson has now revealed that Turner-Smith wants to homeschool Juno, citing concerns that traditional schools can't provide the same level of nurturing and enrichment. However, in court documents obtained by People, Jackson argues that this would be detrimental to his daughter's social skills and peer relationships.
The drama doesn't stop there. In recently filed legal documents, it was revealed that Jackson will pay $2,787 each month in child support but will not have to fork over spousal support. Turner-Smith is also seeking $75,000 from her ex for attorney's fees incurred during their custody battle.
But here's the thing: Turner-Smith has been accused of manipulating the system to get what she wants. In court documents filed by her attorney Laura Wasser, it was revealed that Turner-Smith had researched the new school Juno would attend and even consulted with Jackson about the move. However, he refused to comply, leading Turner-Smith to request a judge to enforce a court order giving her the power to make decisions about their daughter's education.
This isn't the first time the couple has been in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. After their split, Jackson was linked to Lupita Nyong'o and German model Nastassja Roberts, while Turner-Smith declared she was "over men" and not interested in dating anytime soon.
As the custody battle rages on, fans can't help but wonder what's really going on behind closed doors. Are Jackson and Turner-Smith just trying to do what's best for their daughter, or is there more to this story? One thing's for sure: only time will tell who comes out on top in this epic battle of wits.
UPDATE: Sources close to the couple claim that Turner-Smith is "sick" of Jackson's constant interference and is determined to make decisions about her daughter's education without his input. Meanwhile, Jackson's team has fired back at Turner-Smith's lawyer, accusing them of manipulating the system for their client's gain.
Stay tuned for more updates on this juicy celebrity drama!
