Joe Jonas Discusses Single Fatherhood and Co‑Parenting

Joe Jonas has publicly described his life as a single father and his cooperative co-parenting relationship with his ex-wife, Sophie Turner, during an episode of the "Hey Jonas!" podcast released on Tuesday. The singer, who shares daughters Willa, 5, and Delphine, 3, with Turner, spoke about how fatherhood has reshaped his perspective and given him renewed purpose.

Jonas told his brothers, Nick and Kevin Jonas, that his children are central to his life. "I think my children have given me purpose again in my life," he said. "They are the reason I do what I do now." He explained that knowing he will return to his shared custody time motivates his work. "Knowing that I get to work hard if I'm not with them and go back to my shared time where I get to be with them, it makes it so much better to work that much harder," Jonas stated.

He also reflected on the emotional support his daughters provide. "They've really given me the reason to be alive, I would say," he said. "In my saddest moments, I'm able to be reminded quickly that a hug from them can solve the world's problems, in my own world."

Jonas expressed gratitude for his co-parenting dynamic with Turner, acknowledging the...