Jodie Turner-Smith opened up about her ‘deliberately bridal’ look at the 2024 MET Gala earlier on Monday – which referenced to her split from ex-husband Joshua Jackson.
The Queen & Slim actress, 37 – who stole the spotlight in a custom Burberry gown on the red carpet – took to her main Instagram page on Wednesday to discuss the inspirations behind the dress.
She notably wore a sleeveless ensemble that contained 150,000 faux pearls as well as a sheer, floral overlay that flowed down into a long train, per Vogue.
The beauty wore a long, cross-shaped necklace and dazzling bracelet while holding a floral piece in her hand. Jodie additionally debuted short, blonde locks at the star-studded event.
‘This met gala was a very special one for me… my first stepping out on my own,’ Turner-Smith penned in the lengthy caption.
Just two years earlier in 2022, she attended the MET Gala for the first time alongside ex Joshua Jackson. However, she notably filed for divorce from the actor last year in October 2023.
Jodie Turner-Smith, 37, opened up about her ‘deliberately bridal’ look at the 2024 MET Gala earlier on Monday (seen above), revealing the look referenced her split from ex-husband Joshua Jackson
Just two years earlier in 2022, she attended the MET Gala for the first time alongside ex Joshua Jackson (seen above). However, she notably filed for divorce from the actor last year in October 2023
She continued, ‘i had many thoughts after reading the short story that the theme was based on… but what i took away from it was a desire to represent both the power of nature and the delicacy of it.’
‘In nature, death is both an ending *and* a beginning. when you prune away that which is dead, new buds are free to grow.’
Jodie gave a shout out to designer, Daniel Lee, and wrote, ‘fitting, then, that the dress #DanielLee designed for me, full of english flowers, was deliberately bridal. white, representing a rebirth. a clean start.’
‘A recommitment to the most important relationship i will ever have, the relationship from which all others grow: my relationship with myself.’
The Anne Boleyn star added, ‘it is through loving and honouring myself that i am able to love and honour my daughter, and teach her to do the same.’
She positively expressed, ‘i am ever changing, ever growing, always beginning… and FREE, to love better, stronger, more fiercely and fearlessly than i ever have.’
‘THANK YOU ENDLESSLY, @burberry, for your support and your creativity and your love. can’t wait to see what’s next…!!!!!’
The British-born actress included a variety of photos that had been taken during the special night, including snaps of her posing up a storm on the red carpet.
‘This met gala was a very special one for me… my first stepping out on my own,’ Turner-Smith penned in the lengthy caption
Jodie gave a shout out to designer, Daniel Lee, and wrote, ‘fitting, then, that the dress #DanielLee designed for me, full of english flowers, was deliberately bridal. white, representing a rebirth. a clean start’
She positively expressed, ‘i am ever changing, ever growing, always beginning… and FREE, to love better, stronger, more fiercely and fearlessly than i ever have’
The British-born actress included a variety of photos that had been taken during the special night, including snaps of her posing up a storm on the red carpet
The beauty flashed an excited smile as she paused for a picture with fellow actress, Taylor Russell, who was also in attendance at the MET Gala earlier this week
The mother-of-one also uploaded a selfie that she quickly took on the red carpet as she gave a close-up look at her dress.
The beauty flashed an excited smile as she paused for a picture with fellow actress, Taylor Russell, who was also in attendance at the MET Gala earlier this week.
Turner-Smith also took a few photos while inside the venue, and was seen taking a selfie with designer and CCO of Burberry, Daniel Lee.
After the event, Jodie had a quick outfit change and showcased her toned figure in a cropped yellow top as well as a matching miniskirt.
She joined Daniel Lee, Naomi Campbell and also Chioma Nandi to host an after party at Caviar Kaspia in the Big Apple.
Late last year in October, Jodie filed for divorce from Joshua Jackson after four years of marriage, citing ‘irreconcilable differences.’ At the time, the split had reportedly left the Fringe actor ‘heartbroken.’
The former couple tied the knot in 2019, and welcomed their first and only child together in April 2020. Amid their divorce, the two stars agreed to join custody of their daughter named Juno.
Shortly after her divorce filing, a source told People that Jodie made the decision to do so because, ‘She decided that she is done,’ and added that, ‘They are on very different paths in life.’
Turner-Smith also took a few photos while inside the venue, and was seen taking a selfie with designer and CCO of Burberry, Daniel Lee
She notably wore a sleeveless ensemble that contained 150,000 faux pearls as well as a sheer, floral overlay that flowed down into a long train, per Vogue
Late last year in October, Jodie filed for divorce from Joshua Jackson after four years of marriage, citing ‘irreconcilable differences.’ At the time, the split had reportedly left the Fringe actor ‘heartbroken’; former couple seen in March 2023 in Beverly Hills
The insider said, ‘It turned into an unhealthy marriage that made her unhappy,’ but explained the pair would still focus on co-parenting their daughter. ‘They want her to continue to thrive.’
Earlier this year in February, Turner-Smith broke her silence on the divorce during an interview with Sunday Times Style. ‘Sometimes things we really want to work just don’t end up working.’
‘And that’s OK. The most important thing is that you choose what’s healthiest for you and your family and definitely your children.’
‘There are so many different moments in our life where we look at ourselves and say, “Who am I and am I being true to that?”‘
The actress later told the outlet that, ‘The bravest thing in the world is to recognize when something’s not working and to make a move, and I always want to set that kind of example for my daughter.’
‘The big takeaway is that this is about just as much love and joy as it has always been. This is only about taking a step forward into a better life for everybody involved.’
Jackson has since moved on with Black Panther actress, Lupita Nyong’o – with the pair first being linked in October while at a Janelle Monae concert in L.A.
Two months later in December, it was confirmed that they were officially. Back in March, Joshua and Lupita were spotted sharing a passionate kiss during a getaway to Mexico.
Earlier this year in February, Turner-Smith broke her silence on the divorce during an interview with Sunday Times Style. ‘Sometimes things we really want to work just don’t end up working’; seen in February 2023 in London
Jodie made her MET Gala debut back in 2022, and was accompanied by then-husband, Joshua Jackson. While talking to Elle UK last year in March, she reflected on making an appearance at the event
Jodie made her MET Gala debut back in 2022, and was accompanied by then-husband, Joshua Jackson.
While talking to Elle UK last year in March, she reflected on making an appearance at the event.
‘When I was doing the MET Gala for the first time, I remember thinking, “Oh my God, I don’t ever want to do this.” I didn’t feel good. I was not feeling the vibe.’
She continued, ‘I remember there was this moment where my husband just took me by the hand and said, “You deserve to be here.”‘