Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner, who tied the knot in 2019, have decided to end their marriage. The couple confirmed their split in a joint statement on Tuesday, saying that they have made a “united decision” to part ways.
“This is a united decision and we will continue to co-parent our beautiful daughters. We ask for respect and privacy during this time,” the statement read.
The statement follows the news that Jonas filed for divorce from Turner on Tuesday in Miami, citing “irretrievable breakdown” of the marriage. The singer also requested joint custody of their two daughters, Willa and Valentina, who were born in 2020 and 2022 respectively.
According to TMZ, the couple has a prenuptial agreement that will determine the division of their assets. Jonas also asked the court to help establish a parenting plan that would allow both parents to have “frequent and continuing contact” with their children.
The couple had two weddings in 2019
Jonas and Turner began dating in 2016 after he slid into her DMs on Instagram. They got engaged in 2017 and shared the news on social media with a photo of Turner’s ring and the caption “She said yes”.
The couple had two weddings in 2019. The first one was a spontaneous ceremony in Las Vegas after attending the Billboard Music Awards, where they exchanged vows in front of an Elvis impersonator and a small group of friends and family. The wedding was live-streamed by DJ Diplo, who was one of the guests.
The second wedding was a lavish affair in France, where they tied the knot at the Château de Tourreau, a picturesque estate in Provence. The ceremony was attended by their close friends and relatives, including Turner’s Game of Thrones co-star Maisie Williams, who served as her maid of honor, and Jonas’ brothers and bandmates Nick and Kevin.
The couple kept their relationship private
Jonas and Turner were known for keeping their relationship private and away from the spotlight. They rarely posted photos of each other on social media and did not share many details about their personal lives.
In an interview with MR PORTER in November 2022, Jonas explained why he wanted to keep some aspects of his life for himself.
“I want to feel like an open book. But when we started dating, I realized that I didn’t have a ton of stuff that was just for me. And in the end, it makes me a better person to have something for myself,” he said.
Turner also expressed her desire to protect her privacy in an interview with Elle UK in March 2020.
“I appreciate the private moments more than any other thing. I don’t want to be photographed on holiday by someone who doesn’t know me. I don’t want to post pictures about my relationship,” she said.
The reason for their split is unclear
The reason for their split is unclear, but some sources have claimed that they had different lifestyles and priorities. According to People, Jonas wanted to focus on his music career and tour with his brothers, while Turner wanted to settle down and spend more time with their children.
“She likes to party, he likes to stay at home. They have very different lifestyles,” a source told TMZ.
Another source told E! News that they had been struggling for a while and tried to work things out, but ultimately realized that they were not compatible.
“They love each other very much and are heartbroken over this decision. They tried everything they could to make it work, but they just grew apart,” the source said.
Jonas and Turner have not commented publicly about their divorce yet. They are reportedly asking for respect and privacy during this difficult time.