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Biography of Sophie Turner

Sophie Turner became famous for her role as Sansa Stark in the large-scale HBO project "Game of Thrones," but soon the actress revealed herself to the audience in new roles and received the role of Jean Grey in "X-Men."

Actress Sophie Turner photographed from the waist up. Hair in a ponytail and a blazer — Actress Sophie Turner

Childhood

Sophie Turner was born in Northamptonshire, but when she turned two, the family moved to Warwickshire. The actress's mother, Sally Turner, was a nursery school teacher working with children with special needs. Her father, Eddie Turner, owned his own business.

Sophie was looked after by her older brothers James and Will, and she remembers her childhood as carefree fun: "We had a pigsty, barns, and a pen, and we used every opportunity to play in the mud."

Sophie admitted that she lost her "other half" before she was born. When Sally Turner became pregnant for the third time, the doctors delighted the future parents — they were expecting twins. But something went wrong, and one of the twins did not make it.

Young Sophie Turner with Her Natural Hair Color

In her early childhood, the actress suffered from trichotillomania and once completely plucked out her eyelashes. As she grew older, she burned all the childhood photos where she appeared without eyelashes.

Sophie Turner as a Child and in 'Game of Thrones'

At the age of three, Sophie was already acting in the Playbox children's theater troupe. "There was an amazing atmosphere here. In the theater, they didn't mold a child into an actor; they allowed them to be themselves," the future Hollywood star recalled of her first stage experience.

Sophie Turner (left) in Playbox Production 'Scary Play', 2009

Turner attended Warwick Primary School, where she was also actively involved in the children's drama club. The most memorable event of her school theater life was the production of 'The Wizard of Oz', where the young actress played the Scarecrow.

SOPHIE TURNER - Before They Were Famous

When Sophie turned 11, she transferred to King's High School for Girls, where she found her best friend, India. She continued attending classes at Playbox, and it was there that her acting teacher told the students about a casting call for a major HBO project.

"Game of Thrones"

In 2011, 15-year-old Sophie Turner appeared on the big screen as Sansa from House Stark. To become part of the main cast of the most ambitious project in television history, the young actress had to dye her hair from blonde to a fiery red. The new hair color suited her so well and was so much to her liking that she decided not to change it again.

Sophie Turner as Sansa Stark was remembered by millions of viewers

Sophie became one with her character: "Sansa and I grew up together. When I read the script, I can cry at the parts where something happens to her. There is a real connection between us — I feel everything she feels."

The young actress auditioned alongside Maisie Williams, who ended up playing Sansa's younger sister, Arya Stark. On set, Sophie found two more friends — Natalie Dormer and Lena Headey.

Sophie Turner: 'I don't know if my character will die according to the script'

After filming the first season, based on George Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire," the star took home the dog that played her direwolf named Lady and named the pet Zunni.

Sansa Stark and her direwolf Lady off set

"Game of Thrones" not only made the young Brit a global celebrity and earned her several nominations for prestigious film awards, but also allowed her to achieve financial independence — Sophie now owns a small apartment in London.

Sophie Turner on Playing Sansa Stark

Turner admitted that she very rarely watches films she's in because she is highly critical of her own performance. When her parents, who are devoted fans of "Game of Thrones," watched a new episode, she would have to leave the room.

Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams became best friends

With the onset of success, Sophie Turner had to study with tutors remotely; between filming, she completed her homework and sent it to school. After graduating from King's High School, the young star planned to continue her education at university — the actress believed she had "not yet reached the stage in her career where she could abandon her profession and focus on studying" and intended to study history or psychology in higher education.

The First Time with Maisie Williams and Sophie Turner

At the beginning of her career, the actress considered red carpets the most "terrifying and demoralizing" place in the world. Initially, she felt uncomfortable and shy about posing, so her stylist often joked that Sophie should be sent to the "Teaching Celebrities to Stand Properly" school.

Sophie Turner feels insecure on the red carpet

In April 2019, the final season of "Game of Thrones" premiered. Sophie's character, Sansa Stark, had radically changed by the concluding episodes — there was no trace left of the naive "little bird," as the Hound put it.

How Sansa Stark has changed over 8 seasons of 'Game of Thrones'

Further Career

In 2013, Turner played the lead role in the thriller "Another Me," based on the novel of the same name by Catherine MacPhail. In the same year, she appeared in "The Thirteenth Tale" as Adeline.

In 2015, Kyle Newman invited the actress to star in his adventure action film "Barely Lethal." Her co-stars on set included Hailee Steinfeld, Jessica Alba, and Samuel L. Jackson.

'Barely Lethal': Sophie Turner and Hailee Steinfeld

In 2016, in addition to participating in the sixth season of "Game of Thrones," the actress appeared in "X-Men: Apocalypse," where her co-stars were Jennifer Lawrence, James McAvoy, and Michael Fassbender. Sophie Turner was set to play Jean Grey, a mutant girl with telepathic abilities.

Actress Sophie Turner in the film 'X-Men Apocalypse', red ponytail, black outfit — Sophie Turner as Jean Grey ('X-Men: Apocalypse')

Sophie Turner continued to explore new roles, and in 2017 she played the main character in the thriller "Josie." The actress significantly departed from the image by which "Game of Thrones" fans remembered her: she swapped her red hair for blonde and rehearsed a Southern accent, as the film is set in the Southern US. The story centers on Dylan McDermott's character, a solitary guard named Hank, living a reclusive life in a trailer park. His quiet existence changes when an attractive and mysterious girl named Josie moves in next door.

Sophie Turner is wearing short shorts and a denim vest, with a tattoo on her left arm — Sophie Turner in 'Josie'

In 2019, a new installment in the X-Men series, "Dark Phoenix," was released. The plot revolved around Turner's character, Jean Grey or Phoenix, who acquired new and very dangerous superpowers. The film disappointed audiences and critics for several reasons. Primarily, it failed to adapt one of the most iconic comic book storylines – the "Dark Phoenix Saga." The script was superficial and predictable, unable to convey the depth of the original story.

X-MEN - Dark Phoenix | Behind The Scenes | Sophie Turner Preparation

The film also failed to properly develop the main character, Jean Grey. Her character and motivation seemed unconvincing, as did the main antagonist's storyline. Ultimately, the film grossed slightly more worldwide than its production cost: $252 million against a budget of $200 million.

In April 2020, Turner admitted she would return to the role of Jean Grey without hesitation:

I don't even know if Disney wants to continue the 'X-Men' story. I am always happy to return to this character, to this cast, and to this experience... we had a great time working on these films. I would kill to come back.

After becoming a mother for the first time, Sophie didn't take a break from her career but began to act less frequently. In 2022, she appeared in the miniseries "The Staircase" with Colin Firth. Alongside Maya Hawke, she starred in the feature comedy "Do Revenge," and with Corey Hawkins in the thriller "Survive." The short film of the same name was released back in 2020, and a series was later decided to be produced based on it.

Sophie Turner's Personal Life

For a long time, the actress consistently answered journalists' questions about a boyfriend with the same response: "Do I really have time for guys?" However, the press was convinced Sophie was being coy: given her attractiveness and popularity, she couldn't possibly be alone. Curious journalists often linked Sophie romantically with her "Game of Thrones" co-stars, such as Jack Gleeson and Kit Harington.

In 2014, reports emerged that the Hollywood star had started a romance with James McVey, the guitarist and backing vocalist of the indie pop band "The Vamps." The musician admitted to meeting the red-haired beauty on Twitter. The young couple was often seen at various festivals and parties. However, neither the actress nor the musician openly confirmed if this friendship blossomed into love.

In 2016, it became known that Turner had a new boyfriend, American singer Joe Jonas. The couple made their first public appearance together at the MTV EMA music awards. In late 2017, Joe and Sophie announced their engagement. The couple rarely discusses their personal lives with the press.

It was reported that the star couple married in June 2019 in France. However, the lovers decided to deceive the press and secretly wed in May at the famous White Chapel in Las Vegas. After the wedding, Sophie took her husband's last name and became Mrs. Jonas. They did not cancel the ceremony in France: an intimate ceremony for their closest friends and family took place on June 29 at the Le Château de Tourreau estate.

Sophie Turner in a white pantsuit and Joe Jonas in a gray tuxedo stand under a wedding arch — Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas's Wedding

Sophie and Joe have two daughters:

Willa (July 22, 2020)
Delphine (July 14, 2022)

Sophie Turner with her husband and daughter

On September 5, 2023, tabloids reported that Jonas was filing for divorce due to "the marriage between the parties being irretrievably broken." The next day, both published a statement on social media to their fans:

After four wonderful years of marriage, we have mutually decided to amicably end our marriage. There are many speculations about the reasons, but this is truly a joint decision, and we sincerely hope everyone respects our wishes for privacy for the sake of us and our children.

On September 21, Turner filed a court petition to have their children relocated to her in England. She demanded the "the immediate return of children wrongfully removed or wrongfully retained" by their father. The documents claimed that before the divorce, they had agreed to stop living in two countries and settle in England, sell property in Miami, and buy a home somewhere in the English countryside. After Jonas filed for divorce, Sophie decided to follow the plan, but the father of the girls refused to consent to their move and hand over their passports to their mother. Jonas called his ex-wife's rhetoric "misleading":

This is an unfortunate legal disagreement about a marriage that is sadly ending. When language like 'abduction' is used, it is misleading at best, and a serious abuse of the legal system at worst. The children were not abducted.

In early 2024, Sophie withdrew the lawsuit—they reached a parenting agreement. On September 6, 2024, exactly a year after announcing the divorce, they reached an agreement on the matter. The divorce process was finalized.

In an interview with Harper's Bazaar in October 2024, Sophie admitted that living with Jonas in the States, she missed her homeland greatly, and was very happy to return to England:

I'm so happy to be back. I never feel like myself when I'm not in London.

In October 2023, shortly after separating from Jonas, Sophie was spotted in Paris on a date with a man quickly identified as Peregrine Pearson, from a British aristocratic family. In December of the same year, they were caught kissing in London. On February 11, 2024, they made their first official public appearance together at a Lunar New Year party at the Dixie Queen club.

Actress Sophie Turner in a pale blue evening dress and Peregrine Pearson in a black suit pose together — Sophie Turner and Peregrine Pearson

Sophie Turner Now

In the fall of 2024, the actress returned to the screens, playing the lead role in the crime mini-series "Joan" from The CW. Her character is the real-life jewelry thief Joan Hannington. Easily changing accents, wigs, and appearances, she impersonated different people and carried out daring heists.

Blonde with a bob Sophie Turner and a man in a jacket stand against the backdrop of a building in London — Scene from the series 'Joan'

In an interview with The Sunday Times Culture Magazine, the actress explained why this role is so dear to her:

Joan changed me a lot. Desperation breeds enormous will and ambition in a person. The filming of the series coincided with a period in my life when I needed to be ambitious, strong-willed, and fight against the circumstances. Joan gave me a lot of strength.

In February 2024, it was announced that Sophie Turner will reunite with Kit Harington for the filming of the horror feature film "The Dreadfult," where they will play the lead roles.

Sophie Turner: latest news and articles

Sophie Turner Makes Dramatic Transformation After Divorce: Spotted in a White Wig and Tattoo

13 Sep 2023

Albert Smith

The appearance is certainly memorable and attractive. But in professional career of Sophie Turner can be something more.

2021-05-08 13:58:47
Heather Davis

Beautiful, successful and a young mama. I wish Sophie Turner all the best with her baby and career.

2021-05-05 16:17:46
Patsy Mendez

I can`t say she is my favorite actress but I follow Sophie Turner`s creative work and I wish her a lot of success!

2021-04-07 10:20:49
Leo Adkins

Redhead apparently was not always a redhead. But this hair color looks very good on her, I approve of it.

2021-04-02 19:15:41
Mary Kennedy

After Sansa Stark from `Game of Thrones` Sophie Turner is ALREADY in history. We will see what she will do next :)

2021-01-31 22:46:41