Joe Jonas Reacts to Ex Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl Album

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Joe Jonas only has mad love for his ex Taylor Swift.

Almost twenty years after a short relationship with the singer known for her song “Down Bad” in 2008, Joe recently praised her new album, *The Life of a Showgirl*.

He told *Esquire* magazine in an interview on October 20th that he’d listened to some of her work and believes she’s the most popular artist right now, adding that he thinks it’s great.

Fans immediately began analyzing the album’s lyrics, but Jonas Brothers member Joe Jonas—who was married to Sophie Turner from 2019 until their divorce in 2023—chose to concentrate on the music itself.

He went on to say that everyone seems to have a take on it, but he’s heard the songs have some memorable tunes.

Taylor and Joe, both 35, had a very public and messy breakup – she famously shared that he ended things with a quick, 27-second phone call. However, they were eventually able to move past the drama.

Okay, so I was *listening* to the Armchair Expert podcast back in May 2023, and he said it himself! He actually said we’re ‘cool’! Can you believe it? He clarified it’s been ages since anything happened, like, a *long* time ago, but still… ‘cool’! I’m holding onto that, okay? It’s everything to me.

Taylor, who is now engaged to Travis Kelce, later said she regretted publicly criticizing Joe on TV.

She admitted it was a bit much, recalling the incident during a May 2019 appearance on *Ellen*. “I was only 18,” she said, adding that while they can laugh about it now, she was definitely speaking out of turn at the time.”

Interestingly, the relationship had a positive side for Taylor. She became friends with Selena Gomez, who was also dating Nick Jonas back then.

Selena shared on the *Therapuss* podcast that she and Taylor Swift often joke the best part of their past relationships was finding each other. She remembers being around 15 and Taylor being about 18, noting that this was when Taylor had her famously curly hair and wore lots of bracelets.

Indeed, the shared experience wound up evolving into a lasting bond.

You know, I’ve seen so many friendships blossom from unexpected places, and Selena and I are a perfect example. We really connected when we were both going through tough breakups – it’s amazing how women can bond over shared experiences like that! From there, we just naturally stayed close, supporting each other through everything life threw our way. And now, incredibly, it’s been 16 years! It just goes to show that true friendships can really stand the test of time.

Keep reading to see more friendly celebrity exes.

They are definitely not getting back together. However, with all the recent interactions – birthday celebrations, affectionate hugs, and even playfully acting out a romantic scene in a virtual performance of *Fast Times at Ridgemont High* – it feels like they’re just teasing everyone who hoped they’d reconcile.

Sarah proved she’s confident and playful when she appeared on her ex-boyfriend Jimmy’s talk show. She was there to promote her new series, *I Love You, America*, and playfully teased him about his wife, Molly Kimmel, describing her as “cute,” “bright,” and “funny.” Joking about the difference between them, Sarah quipped, “It’s not fair! She gets the updated, more aware Jimmy. I only had the Jimmy from *The Man Show*.”

 

Honestly, some people seemed more upset about this breakup than the couple themselves! When Anna—who is now married to Michael Barrett—found out Chris Pratt was marrying Katherine Schwarzenegger in 2019, she surprisingly offered to perform the ceremony. She even sent a gift when their daughter, Lyla, was born in August 2020. A source told TopMob News that Anna was “very supportive” and excited for her son, Jack, to have a little sister.

Their breakup could have easily led to problems, but four years later, these HGTV stars are thriving. They’re successfully co-parenting their children, Taylor and Brayden, and continuing to renovate dilapidated houses into beautiful homes for others.

Lenny Kravitz and his ex-wife, Zoë Kravitz’s mother, still feel incredibly close – he famously called them “best friends” in a 2013 interview with Oprah Winfrey. Despite their divorce and her subsequent marriage to and split from Jason Momoa, they maintain a strong family connection. Lenny describes it as a “one big happy family” and a testament to how positive relationships can evolve.

Since announcing their split in 2020, the co-host of *Dancing With the Stars* and her former hockey player husband have consistently shown they remain friendly with each other.

When Brooks announced he was getting engaged to Katrín Tanja Davíðsdóttir in December 2024, Julianne shared her excitement on Instagram. She wrote a message congratulating the couple and wishing them a lifetime filled with love, laughter, and adventures as they start this new chapter together.

The dancer, her ex-husband, and his pregnant fiancée spent a day together at the lake. She shared a photo of the four of them, calling them ‘three cuties’ and describing it as a ‘special day’.

After separating in 2015, the parents of Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel have successfully co-parented, consistently prioritizing their children. They’ve continued to share vacations and holidays, and Ben has publicly praised his ex-partner, even calling her “an amazing mother” in a 2016 interview with TopMob News.

Nina and Ian dated for three years before splitting up in 2013, but they stayed friends. The following year, Nina began dating Nikki Reed and quickly became close with her, as Nikki had recently married Ian.

The couple broke up in July 2016 after being together for five years. The singer later shared on Howard Stern’s radio show in October that she remained very close to her ex, saying he’d been both a lover and a friend for a long time.

“We love each other,” she said. “That’s it.”

Even years after *The Office* ended in 2013, the chemistry between Mindy Kaling and B.J. Novak still makes people root for them as a couple, and Mindy understands why. In a 2019 interview with *Good Housekeeping*, she explained that while some fans hoped he’d be a godfather to her children, their connection goes much deeper than just friendship – they’re practically family now.

After their divorce was finalized in 2011, the former couple easily continued to raise their son, Bronx. The Fall Out Boy singer has praised his ex-wife, calling her a fantastic mother.

Looks like she’s moved on from that whole situation with him! The singer has mentioned they’re still on good terms and remain friendly. He says they have a positive relationship now.

Jennifer and her *Dexter* co-star first connected on the set of the show in 2006, and their relationship became romantic two years later. Even after their divorce in 2011, Jennifer has said they remained friendly and supportive of each other.

Bruce Willis and Demi Moore are famously friendly exes, and their daughters – Rumer, Tallulah, and Scout – have helped them maintain that closeness. So, it wasn’t surprising when they decided to quarantine together in Idaho during the pandemic. Sounds like they even had some fun with a dance party!

Even four years after their 2014 divorce, Jennifer Lopez continued to praise her ex-husband, Marc Anthony, who is the father of her twins, Max and Emme. In a 2018 interview on *Sunday Today*, she explained that Marc had been instrumental in building her confidence. He consistently told her she was a talented singer and encouraged her not to listen to anyone who said otherwise. Lopez expressed deep respect for him, considering him one of the greatest singers ever.

Despite any personal struggles he might be facing, the actress will always support her ex-husband and former *Scream* colleague. Eight years after their 2010 divorce, she shared on *Running Wild With Bear Grylls* that it was a relatively amicable split. They’ve successfully co-parented their daughter, Coco, and maintain a positive relationship.

Although their relationship ended in 2007, they still had great chemistry on screen when they starred together in the 2011 film *Bad Teacher*.

Although their 2013 breakup was difficult at first, the actors have reached a point where they can vacation together as a group. The *Twilight* star shared with *LaPalme Magazine* that a 2017 trip to Cancun included his ex-wife’s husband, Garth, as well as Dave Abrams, Peter’s fiancée Lily Anne Harrison, and their three daughters, Luca, Lola, and Fiona. He also spoke about his relationship with Jennie, saying, “People enter your life for a reason, and relationships evolve. Just because you’re not living with someone doesn’t mean you can’t still care for them.”

Even though they unexpectedly separated in September 2012, the couple worked hard to appear supportive of each other for their children’s sake. In a 2014 interview with Howard Stern, she explained that she and Will remained very close friends and were successfully co-parenting. She didn’t view their ten-year marriage as a failure, believing that all relationships face challenges.

The Grammy-winning artist and her ex-husband, who officially divorced in January 2024, have stayed friendly while raising their son, Hayes. They even live only five minutes apart, making it easy to share parenting responsibilities.

“Our stops are really easy,” Maren told The Zoe Report in May 2025, “and we’ll have family dinners.”

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