AceShowbiz - Jodie Turner-Smith, 38, seems to be embracing a new chapter. On Thursday, February 27 at the 18th annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards in Los Angeles, the "Star Wars: The Acolyte" actress was spotted in a cozy display alongside indie musician Moses Sumney, 32, igniting romance rumors as they made a fashionable appearance together.

Turner-Smith, dressed in a black leather jacket, mini skirt, and knee-high boots, was seen receiving a kiss on the cheek from Sumney, who sported a matching leather outfit. The intimate moment and their coordinated looks did not go unnoticed.

Sumney has released albums like "Aromanticism" (2017) and "Græ" (2020), and even ventured into acting with appearances in HBO's "The Idol". He was romantically linked to Emily Ratajkowski after seen vacationing together in the Grand Cayman Islands last year.

Turner-Smith and Sumney's cozy outing comes amidst a tumultuous period for the actress, who split from actor Joshua Jackson, 46, in October 2023. They are now embroiled in legal battles over child support and custody. Turner-Smith accused Jackson of not paying child support for their four-year-old daughter, Juno, while Jackson is seeking sole custody of their little girl.

Despite these controversies, Turner-Smith appears to maintain a measured perspective on co-parenting. "He can do whatever he wants," she told GLAMOUR, as long as any partners are "good to Juno and be good to Juno's mum, because I'm going to be Juno's mum forever."

Turner-Smith's focus remains on her daughter while she's navigating the difficulties of custody battle. "It's an adjustment period for anyone when they split up with someone because you're used to being with your child all the time," she stated.