Zooey Deschanel praises ex Jacob Pechenik as 'great dad'

Zooey Dechanel opened up about her "awesome" coparenting dynamic with ex-husband Jacob Pechenik.

The New Girl actress recently talked about the bond between her fiancé, Jonathan Scott, and former partner Jacob Pechenik during the December 16 episode of Call Her Daddy.

Zooey, who shares daughter Elsie, 10, and eight-year-old son Charlie with Jacob, said of the bond with her kids' father is "awesome," noting, "Because my kids’ dad is a great dad."

The 45-year-old actress also revealed that she even shares a group chat with Jonathan and Jacob.

"I always want to support him as a parent," Zooey noted, who tied the knot with Jacon in 2015 and parted ways in 2020.

The proud mom went on to say, "My kids thrive when they know that we all care for each other. We socialize and we’ve been on vacations together. We’ve been through a lot."

The Happening star dished on the key aspects that helped Zooey and Jacon to maintain a healthy coparenting relationship after their divorce.

"You have to let go of any anger you would feel," she confessed. "I know that sounds difficult, but it’s actually pretty easy. The most important thing is that the kids are happy and that they’re thriving."

She added. "I respect his opinions and his point of view being a parent. It’s not always the same as mine, but he respects mine."