Sophie Turner is an actress known for living life on her own terms and pushing boundaries. She is not only known for her outstanding performance in the iconic HBO series “Game of Thrones” as princess-warrior Sansa Stark, but also for her diverse and fearless roles in Hollywood. She has an admirable charisma, spunky attitude and bold demeanor that further gives her the title of being one of the most celebrated actresses of the 21st century.
Early Life
Sophie Turner was born on the 21st of February 1996 in Northampton, England to parents Sally and Andrew Turner. Growing up, Turner quickly dabbled in theatrical performances. She was in several school plays and local theatre records. At the age of three, she was already attending dance classes once a week and the summer time saw her in several younger actor shows for her age group. By the age of 11, she had already landed an agent and started auditioning for professional acting roles.
Her Big Break: “Game of Thrones”
At the age of 13, Turner was cast as the famously beloved Sansa Stark on the HBO’s award-winning series, “Game of Thrones”. Sansa’s complexity and growth over the series captivated viewers everywhere and her captivating rise to the throne won Sophie several awards. She went on to star in the show until its conclusion and gained valuable knowledge, experience and insight while doing so.
Endorsements and Beyond
Turner’s success on “Game of Thrones” opened a door to more endorsed projects, making her a household name. In 2016, she was chosen as a face for a Louis Vuitton campaign and later was appointed as a global ambassador for Wella’s hair care brand. Beyond these roles, Sophie Turner has become a spokesperson for mental health and an an advocate for young girls in all areas of entertainment.
Powerful Performances
Turner has starred in a diverse range of roles that displays her capability as an actress. Her powerful portrayal as Jean Grey in the X-Men Series and in the newly released Foxes drama series, “Genius” further solidify her resilient character.
Most recently, she played the brilliant and irrational Russian ballerina turn Soviet spy, Jade Phillips in the psychological drama, “The Spy Who Dumped Me”.
Within the movie “Dark Phoenix”, Sophie channels her inner super hero and plays the character as a fearless leader. Her intriguing performance and mesmerizing character has quickly become a fan favorite among the universe of X-Men.
Style Icon
The flame-haired actress has been little by little imposing her own style onto the fashion world. Often seen in edgy black and leather looks, Turner expresses her own boldness in her street style. Turner has delighted the fashion industry with her daring choices and powerful presence in the red carpets events, notably the Met Gala in both 2019 and 2018.
True Strength: Mental Health Activism
The young actress has not just used her star power to engage into positive film roles, but has also been dedicated to her work as an advocate for mental health. It has become a major reason for different awards and nominations for her social activism raising awareness about mental health at such a young age.
Sophie regularly takes to her platform to promote body acceptance and self-love. She has spoken about her own battles with depression and encouraging her fans to talk openly about their mental health issues in order to thrive and fight back against stigmas.
Relationships
In 2017, Turner began dating fellow X-Men actor, Joe Jonas. The couple was quickly engaged in October of 2017 and married this past year in June of 2019 in France.
Future Ahead
Now that Sophie Turner is 23 and a newlywed, she has clearly taken Hollywood by storm with her boldness, wit and courage. She has signed a contract with Comedy Central to feature in the new live-action show, “Survival of the Fittest” and is continuing to collect experience and success through her career.
Sophie Turner is one of the few young actresses who has been able to make her own voice heard and make an iconic presence in Hollywood. She continues to inspire other bold actresses and female social activists – and be admired for her fantastic performances, fearless demeanor and strong aptitude in pushing the boundaries of her chosen medium.