Who are Joshua Jackson's family members?

Last Modified May 24, 2025 12:50 EDT
Who are Joshua Jackson's family members?
Joshua Jackson (Source : Instagram)


Canadian-American Actor Joshua Jackson was born in Vancouver, Canada, to Fiona Jackson and John Carter Jackson. He was married to British actress Jodie Turner-Smith until 2023, and they have a daughter together.


Joshua Jackson started his acting career with a role in the 1991 rom-com Crooked Hearts. His breakthrough role came in the WB teen drama Dawson’s Creek, where he played Pacey Witter. Over his career, he's starred in multiple TV series and films, which include Fringe, The Affair, Dr. Death, Cruel Intentions, and One Week. Jackson is set to appear in the highly anticipated 2025 film Karate Kid: Legends, marking his return to the big screen after many years.


Who are Joshua Jackson’s parents?


Joshua Jackson was born on June 11, 1978, to Fiona and John Carter Jackson. His mother, Fiona, worked as a casting director and lived in Ireland before immigrating to the US in the late 60s. Joshua’s father, John, left the family when he was young, and he and his siblings were raised by their mother, Fiona.


Jackson talked about his father in an interview with Porter, where he said-

“My father unfortunately was not a good father or a husband and exited the scene, but that house… was where everything felt simple, so it was a very healing for me to do.”

In the same interview, Jackson spoke about his strange experience of meeting his father again in 2010. He revealed-

“And so there he was after 20 years. Just came to, I don’t know actually what it was about, other than just to say, ‘I’m here. It was a very odd experience.”


Who are Joshua Jackson's siblings?


Jackson has a younger sister named Aisleagh Jackson, who's also an actor herself. Aisleagh has appeared in several movies, like Georgia, For Hope, and Descent. He has two older half-brothers, Jonathan, who's from his mother Fiona’s past relationship, and Lyman, from his father's earlier relationship.


Who is Joshua Jackson's ex-wife?


Who are Joshua Jackson's family members?
Joshua Jackson and Jodie Turner-Smith (Source : Instagram)


Joshua Jackson married actress Jodie Turner-Smith in December 2019. They met at Usher’s 40th birthday party. Their relationship was a major talking point in mainstream Hollywood, and they appeared in events like the Met Gala, Vanity Fair Oscars Afterparty, and some premieres. The pair's first child was Juno Smith.


On October 2, 2023, Jodie Turner-Smith filed for divorce, and they settled their divorce in May 2025. They share equal custody of their daughter, Juno.


FAQs

Joshua Jackson’s ex-wife is actress Jodie Turner-Smith.

Yes, Joshua Jackson has a daughter with his ex-wife.

Jackson’s ethnicity is Irish and American.

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