Joshua Jackson, 45, is gearing up to star in the upcoming installment of the Karate Kid franchise, marking his return to feature films after nearly a decade. The actor recently shared that his decision to take on this role was influenced by his desire to have a movie that he could potentially watch with his 4-year-old daughter, whom he shares with ex-wife Jodie Turner-Smith.
Set to appear in the 2025 film alongside a talented cast including Sadie Stanley, Ming-Na Wen, Aramis Knight, Wyatt Oleff, as well as franchise veterans Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, Jackson expressed his excitement for this new project.
While Jackson has been relatively private about his daughter, he has previously discussed the joys and challenges of fatherhood, highlighting his daughter's evolving personality and the joy of engaging in conversations with her.
Following his split from Turner-Smith in 2023 after four years of marriage, Jackson has been in a relationship with actress Lupita Nyong’o. The couple's romance was confirmed in December 2023, and they were recently spotted celebrating Nyong’o's birthday in Mexico.
A source revealed that Jackson went all out to make Nyong’o feel special on her birthday, treating her to a spa day and romantic dinners. The couple's relationship seems to be going strong, with Jackson's efforts to pamper Nyong’o.
Despite the end of his marriage to Turner-Smith, the former couple has maintained an amicable relationship, both seeking joint legal and physical custody of their daughter.
