“Hey, what’s up, guys? How’s everyone doing today? So, let’s talk about Johnny Tur Smith for a second. Remember Dawson’s Creek and how he was all loved up with Lita Longa? It seemed like she was totally his type, right? But now, Jodie Turner-Smith is out here saying he’s a deadbeat dad to their daughter. It’s honestly really sad. So, what’s Lita saying about this? Or is she taking the Khloé Kardashian route and staying quiet? We all love Lita, don’t we? But at this point, are we going to call out not just the deadbeats, but the people who keep giving them a free pass, who still stroll around with them like everything’s fine?
Now, let’s talk about his past for a second. Remember when he was with Diane Kruger for years? She left him for Norman Reedus from The Walking Dead after what seemed like some cheating went down. People were shocked, like, “How could she leave such a good guy?” And I remember thinking, “Listen, if a woman is leaving a good man, there’s got to be more to it.” I don’t believe women leave good, loving men unless there’s a real reason. And now Diane is in a long-term relationship with Norman, so I started thinking maybe there’s more to this whole Pacy thing than we realized. Maybe we gave him too much of a pass just because he reminded us of his Dawson’s Creek character. But now? It’s hard to ignore the signs.”
Jodie Turner Smith has made an emotional statement in court, accusing her estranged husband, Joshua Jackson, of causing chaos in their lives. As part of their ongoing, messy divorce, she’s asking for $37,000 a month in spousal support. According to her filing, she believes Joshua, who’s 46 years old and still looks great, pulls in around $195,000 a month and makes about $2.3 million a year. On the other hand, Jodie says her monthly income averages around $87,500. She also lists having just $5,000 in the bank, with another $366,000 in stocks and bonds that could be sold off if needed. In addition, she’s spent over $400,000 in legal fees and is asking the court for a one-time payment of $250,000 from Joshua to help cover those costs.
Jodie explained that, throughout their marriage, she was the primary caregiver for their 4-year-old daughter, Juno. Now, before anyone jumps in, I’ll say this: I’m all for child support, and any parent who has custody of the child should absolutely receive it. But I do want to point out something that’s been reported—while Jodie was pregnant with their daughter, Joshua was allegedly cheating on her. In my opinion, he’s always been a scumbag, and he’s done her wrong from the start. Now, with the mask completely off, it’s clear to see his true colors.
Jodie also mentioned that during all this, Joshua kept pushing his career forward. Meanwhile, Jodie herself was a rising star in her own right, juggling her career and motherhood. Let’s be honest, she’s a far bigger deal than Joshua ever was, and it’s clear that he’s been coasting off the fame from Dawson’s Creek. The real question now is, is Jodie still holding on to him, or has she realized it’s time to walk away for good?
He didn’t exactly force her into it, but he made it nearly impossible for her to chase her career dreams by constantly making her depend on him. It seems like that’s just how things played out. Whether you’re working at Walmart—no shade, by the way—or making a six-figure salary, Jodie pointed out that Josh usually earned more than she did, sometimes by a lot. She even called him out for not paying any child or spousal support since she filed for divorce in October 2023. She said that for over a year and a half, he hadn’t contributed a penny to raising their kids. Jodie mentioned, “Since Josh and I separated, I’ve done my best to keep things civil.” But honestly, that was probably her first mistake. We’ve seen it time and time again, like with Tiana Taylor and others—when you let someone get away with a little, they’ll take a lot. This isn’t about race or anything; it’s just a fact of life. Some people will take advantage if you give them the chance. You’ve got to be firm. Jenny M. is someone who really knows how to handle a situation like this. Sure, that Dusty caught her off guard and has been fighting her every step of the way, but she’s on top of it. She doesn’t give him any leeway, and whenever he tries his nonsense, she takes it straight to court. I respect that.
Jodie went on to say, “Since Josh and I separated, I’ve tried to keep things as peaceful as possible, especially when it comes to the financial stuff, because I want to make things easier for our daughter. But Josh hasn’t paid a single dollar in support. I’ve tried to meet him halfway, but all I’ve asked is to be able to maintain a strong bond with Juno while also working full-time to support myself and our daughter. Instead, Josh has piled on my legal and accounting fees, making this whole divorce process way harder than it had to be.” By this point, Jodie says it’s clear Josh isn’t going to budge on fair child or spousal support, so she had no choice but to turn to the court for help, as she mentioned in her motion.
During their marriage, they lived the high life. Jodie mentioned that Josh got her used to a lifestyle that included traveling to over 30 countries. She joked that maybe she was the one being unreasonable. But honestly, Jodie, you better get what you can. She went on to say that Josh asked her to leave their home, even though he’d cheated on her with Lea and then told her to pack up. It’s crazy. I really don’t care what anyone says—Dusty doesn’t care about race, color, creed, or religion. He’ll move on to the next woman without hesitation.
I’ll say this, though—Lita was crying because she said she dated a cheater. I’m not making fun of her for that; being cheated on is one of the most heartbreaking experiences. But how can you cry over dating a cheater when you’re with a guy who’s not only a cheater but also a liar and a deadbeat, according to court documents?
In the documents, Jodie says she’s having a hard time buying a house in Los Angeles. She claimed that Josh has made things even harder by dragging out their divorce and running up attorney fees, leaving her struggling to support herself and her daughter, Juno. She said Josh promised he’d always support her, especially when it came to their daughter’s financial security if they ever split, knowing how tough life can be for a Black woman and a single mother. But now he’s going back on that promise, using all kinds of tactics to delay things and pressure her into accepting a settlement that’s neither fair nor backed by any legal standing.
One of the biggest points of conflict is Josh’s claim that the marital home is separate property. Jodie put down $800,000 on the house since Josh couldn’t afford it at the time. Her lawyer pointed out that Josh’s refusal to help has put Jodie in a tough spot, trying to take care of Juno and herself while balancing work and travel. Josh’s delays in the case have only made things worse, forcing Jodie to defend herself against unnecessary filings and draining her resources.
Honestly, my heart goes out to Jodie Turner. She ended up with a Dusty, and once you deal with one, you know it’s always going to be a mess. I’m glad she’s starting to see the reality of the situation, but the audacity of it all—he kicked her out of the house she helped pay for and promised her support but hasn’t given her anything in over a year and a half. Meanwhile, he’s off on vacation with Lita, living it up. What do y’all think? All this drama is just Dusty behavior. I really hope Jodie gets the support she deserves. She needs to go after that child support like Jenny Ma or Jordan Craig did. Let’s not forget Jordan Craig actually won child support from Tristan, and if that’s not a power move, I don’t know what is. Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and I’ll talk to you all soon.
