Joe Jonas Opens Up on Raising Daughters Willa and Delphine
Hello, I’m Zoe Bennett, offering an analytical take on Joe Jonas’s rare comments about fatherhood and co-parenting. The facts matter: let us examine what the Jonas Brothers singer revealed about nurturing his two young daughters with Sophie Turner.
On August 5, Joe Jonas appeared on the Good Hang with Amy Poehler podcast to reflect on the contrast between his childhood as one of four boys and his current life as a “girl dad.” He described Willa, 4, and Delphine, 2, as “delicate” on the playground while noting how boys often dive off slides without a second thought. Host Amy Poehler, herself mom to Archie, 16, and Abel, 14, quipped that boys’ frontal lobes “close later,” underscoring the developmental gap between sons and daughters.
Joe, 35, highlighted how his own upbringing under “superstar mom” Denise Jonas instilled discipline and confidence in four rambunctious boys. He told Jay Shetty during the On Purpose Live Tour in May that his daughters benefit from a lineup of inspiring women, from their mother to their grandmother. “As young girls, looking up to great women is what I want for them,” he said. “I want them to walk into any room feeling confident and knowing they can do literally anything they want.”
The singer reiterated his gratitude for Sophie Turner, 29, calling their co-parenting relationship “beautiful” and “a dream come true” on the School of Greatness podcast in July. Despite a drawn-out custody negotiation before their divorce was finalized in September 2023, Joe said he and Sophie now support one another in raising Willa and Delphine. Turner told British Vogue in May 2024, “I’m confident that we can figure it out. Joe is a great father to our children and that’s all I can ask for.”
This insight into Jonas’s parenting echoes broader trends among celebrity co-parents. For comparison, People reported that Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green, who share Noah, Bodhi and Journey, emphasize centering their decisions on the children’s well-being. Green explained to E! News in April 2024 that separated parents must choose which battles to fight and always safeguard kids from adult disagreements.
Jonas’s reflections on gendered risk-taking highlight developmental research that shows boys often engage in higher levels of physical play at an earlier age, while girls may develop emotional regulation more quickly. By surrounding Willa and Delphine with strong female role models, he aims to reinforce resilience and open-mindedness as core values.
He continues to balance a busy music career, including recent hits like “Waffle House,” with family priorities. Fans of the Jonas Brothers will watch how he integrates fatherhood insights into his future projects. Joe’s candid remarks signal a father learning on the job and reshaping his world view through the eyes of his daughters.
Stay tuned for more expert analysis on how celebrity parents navigate the joys and challenges of co-parenting in the public eye.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online, Good Hang with Amy Poehler podcast, Jay Shetty On Purpose Live Tour, School of Greatness podcast, British Vogue, E! News
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