Joe Jonas wouldn’t change a thing about being a girl dad.
The Jonas Brothers singer, who shares daughters Willa, 4, and Delphine, 2, with ex Sophie Turner, finds great joy in raising his two daughters. In fact, he revealed that it has reawaken some of his child-like wonder.
“As a parent myself, I’m also reliving childhood again through my kids’ eyes,” the 35-year-old shared Dec. 6 at The Wellness Oasis event in Miami, per People, “which is just the best feeling.”
“I’m really making sure that I’m able to have a lot of fun,” he continued. “This is so amazing that we get the opportunity to be on this earth and do what we get to do.”
And as many of us do, Joe took a moment to reflect upon his childhood self and wonder what “little Joe” would do if he could see himself now.
“Whether it’s enjoying your career, or hopefully on your way to enjoy your career, and you’ve got great friends and great people around you,” he explained, “I think really being able to tap into, hypothetically, what little Joe would really be into is having fun with whatever it is.”
While Joe and Sophie—who finalized their divorce in September—have often kept their lives with their little ones out of the spotlight, they have previously shared insight into how they are raising their girls. And for the Game of Thrones actress, part of that has included returning to the U.K after having previously lived in Los Angeles and Miami with Joe.
“I’m so happy to be back,” Sophie, 28, told Harper’s Bazaar in October. “It felt as if my life was on pause until I returned to England. I just never really feel like myself when I’m not in London, with my friends and family.”
But while she found great joy in returning home to her loved ones, she admitted that her divorce from Joe was heartbreaking—especially the time she had to spend away from her kids.
(Photo by JB Lacroix/WireImage)“I’m going through a legal process right now where I can’t really say much, but it was incredibly sad,” Sophie, who is now dating Peregrine Pearson, explained. “We had a beautiful relationship, and it was hard.”
“Before I had kids, I was very depressed and anxious,” she added. “I would isolate [myself] a lot. Now, I think I live my life for them. I want them to see me having a social life and enjoying work, and thriving in my career and relationships. I want them to see a hard-working mum.”
To look back at Joe and Sophie’s time together, keep reading…
INSTARimages.comRomance rumors swirled as Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas were first spotted together at the MTV EMAs in November 2016. The duo were then spotted holding hands in Miami the following month.
The lovebirds were spotted arriving to CAA’s Golden Globes party at Catch LA in December 2016.
Roger / BACKGRIDIn January 2017, the hot couple left a People Choice Awards after party hosted by DNCE. The pair left hand-in-hand and then got into a car together.
DUTCH… / BACKGRIDThe duo locked arms after a dinner date night at Craig’s Restaurant in West Hollywood.
SMXRF/Star Max / Contributor / GETTY IMAGESThe pair were spotted at LAX on March 5, 2017 in Los Angeles, CA.
FameFlynet / BACKGRIDThe singer was seen taking a romantic stroll with his girlfriend, who was wearing a New Kids on the Block shirt, through the SoHo district of New York City on April 13, 2017. Joe was spotted writing on his hands courtesy of his new lady, some of which read “Joe gives me da good good.”
InstagramJoe and Sophie were photographed while out on the town in NYC in May.
Raymond Hall/GC ImagesRocking denim-on-denim looks, the Jonas Brothers singer and the Game of Thrones actress walked it out in the SoHo neighborhood of NYC on May 3, 2017.
J. Webber / Splash NewsWearing workout clothes, the two held hands while taking a romantic stroll in the East Village neighborhood of NYC.
Malibu Joe/ / BACKGRIDJoe and Sophie walked arm in arm as they took a stroll through Venice, CA. The musician looked like quite the tourist, carrying a small camera and taking photos around town. Joe and Sophie picked a local restaurant to have lunch on the patio to bring their weekend to a end.
James Devaney / Contributor / GETTY IMAGESThe twosome walked their dog on September 7, 2017 in New York City.
Gotham / Contributor / GETTY IMAGESThe two made out at the 2018 U.S. Open.
@MARKMILANTHEPAPARAZZIMAN / BACKGRIDAt London’s 34 Restaurant, the loved-up pair joined Nick Jonas and then-girlfriend Priyanka Chopra to help ring in the Bollywood star’s 36th birthday in July 2018.
Maciel / NGRE / BACKGRIDFor the October 2018 holiday, Joe cheekily dressed as Sophie’s Game of Thrones character, Sansa Stark. She went as an adorable elephant.
MEGA TheMegaAgency.comThe DNCE member and The Staircase alum celebrated his brother Nick Jonas’ wedding to Priyanka Chopra in Dehli, India on December 4, 2018.
JD Images/ShutterstockSophie warmed Joe up with a kiss on the cheek at a March 2019 Rangers vs. Red Wings hockey game in NYC.
Instagram / Priyanka ChopraThe actress—along with Priyanka and Danielle Jonas—supported her beau and his brothers Nick and Joe at their April 2019 concert in Champs Downtown, a Penn State college bar.
Andrew H. Walker/Variety/REX/ShutterstockJoe fan was happy to be Sophie’s plus-one to the HBO hit’s season eight premiere in NYC on April 3, 2019.
InstagramSophie cheekily reunites with Jack Gleeson, her tyrannical lover from Game of Thrones, with her real life-beau inside the show’s premiere party.
Jeff Kravitz / Contributor / GETTY IMAGESAfter the Billboard Music Awards on May 1, Joe and Sophie shocked fans with a surprise wedding at a local Las Vegas chapel. As the couple exchanged ring pops—an Elvis impersonator officiated—pal Diplo captured the moment for Instagram live.
Dimitrios Kambouris / Staff / GETTY IMAGESAfter tying the knot in Sin City, the newlyweds lit up the 2019 Met Gala red carpet with their eye-catching designs and demure poses. This marked their first official event as a married couple.
Brian Ach / Stringer / GETTY IMAGESJoe and Sophie served lewks at the Louis Vuitton Cruise 2020 show in New York City.
Rob Latour / Variety / ShutterstockThe couple brought the glitz and the glam to the Jonas Brothers‘ Chasing Happiness documentary premiere.
Jon Kopaloff / Stringer / GETTY IMAGESThe two lovebirds attended the Dark Phoenix premiere in Los Angeles and the “Sucker” singer couldn’t be more in awe of his leading lady. “I am so proud of you @sophiet and how hard you worked on this film,” he shares on Instagram. “You did the research, you did the work, and you delivered. I loved this movie!!”
Gotham / Contributor / GETTY IMAGESJoe and Sophie went for an afternoon stroll with their dogs, Porky and Waldo.
InstagramThe two smooched in front of the Eiffel tower just shy of a week before they tied the knot in a second wedding ceremony in France.
InstagramJoe shared this sweet snap on Instagram with the caption, “Nap game strong.”
Neil Warner/MEGAThe two get playful at Jardin De Tuileries in Paris days before their second wedding.
KCS Presse / MEGAJoe and Sophie are spotted in France days before their second wedding.
Instagram / corbingurkinThe beaming bride and groom walk down the aisle after their second ceremony. Turner wore a stunning, custom-designed Louis Vuitton dress that was only outshined by the bride.
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