Joe Jonas Shares Candid Insights on Raising Daughters and Co-Parenting with Sophie Turner
Pop star Joe Jonas, 35, is gaining new perspectives on parenthood as he navigates raising two daughters, a stark contrast to his childhood spent exclusively among brothers. The candid insights emerged during a recent appearance on Amy Poehler’s podcast, offering a glimpse into the evolving dynamics of the Jonas family.
A Different Kind of Parenthood: Girls vs. Boys
On Tuesday, August 5, Joe joined his brothers Nick, 32, and Kevin, 37, on Amy Poehler’s “Good Hang” podcast. Beyond discussing their enduring sibling bond that has fueled their multi-platinum music career, the conversation naturally veered into their individual experiences as fathers. Joe, in particular, opened up about the distinct challenges and joys of raising his daughters, Willa, 5, and Delphine, 3, whom he shares with his ex-wife, Sophie Turner, 29.
“Boys are so different than girls,” Joe remarked, illustrating his point with a vivid playground observation. “I’ll watch my kids on the playground and it’s, like, delicate. And then this kid will be like, ‘Ahh!’ And dive off the top of the slide. And you’re just like, ‘That is a boy.’ ” Poehler, 53, a mother to two sons, Archie, 16, and Abel, 14, with ex-husband Will Arnett, humorously concurred, adding a playful jab: “Your frontal lobes close later.”
The Guiding Hand: Denise Jonas’s Influence
Reflecting on his own upbringing, Joe acknowledged the profound influence of his mother, Denise Jonas, in a household of four boys, including youngest brother Frankie, 24. He described her as the “superstar” who commanded their energetic home. “Four boys in one home. She was the boss, you know,” Joe stated, emphasizing how she instilled in them an “understanding of how to be nice guys to women.” He added, “Growing up, we needed a loud voice like her to be able to control us and also make sure that we weren’t, like, pieces of s—. I think that was important.”
Parenting Across the Jonas Family
Parenting has become a central theme across the Jonas family. Joe and Turner, whose marriage spanned from 2019 to 2023, welcomed Willa in July 2020 and Delphine in July 2022. Kevin and his wife, Danielle Jonas, are also parents to two daughters, Alena Rose, 11, and Valentina Angelina, 8. Nick, alongside his wife Priyanka Chopra Jonas, has a daughter, Malti, 3.
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner’s Amicable Co-Parenting
Beyond their individual parenting journeys, Joe has been remarkably open about his co-parenting relationship with Sophie Turner. During an appearance on Jay Shetty’s “On Purpose Live Tour” in May, Joe expressed deep gratitude for Turner’s role in their daughters’ lives. “Having an incredible mom, Sophie, for those girls is like a dream come true,” he shared. He elaborated on their amicable arrangement: “I have a beautiful coparenting relationship that I’m really grateful for.” Joe articulated his hopes for Willa and Delphine, aspiring for them to be “open-minded,” possess “a big heart,” and have the confidence “to walk into any room and feel confidence and know that they can do literally anything they want.”
Recent reports suggest continued harmony in their co-parenting efforts. A source exclusively informed PEOPLE in July that Joe and the “Game of Thrones” star have established a “co-parenting rhythm that really works and they’ve figured out how to communicate.” Despite the logistical challenges of managing their children’s upbringing across “two continents,” the source affirmed, “There’s a mutual respect now, and the girls are their priority.” The insider concluded, “Joe and Sophie have hit a surprisingly peaceful groove, and they’ve maintained an amicable relationship… Things between them are better than it’s ever been since their split.”
