Sophie Turner is a British actress born in Northampton, England on February 21, 1996. Her full name is Sophie Belinda Turner. She is famous for her character as Sansa Stark in the popular HBO television series “Game of Thrones” in which she acted for eight seasons from 2011 to 2019.
The actress started her acting career at a young age and marked success with the role in “Game of Thrones” at the age of 15. She has also appeared in several popular films including “Another Me” (2013), “Barely Lethal” (2015), and “X-Men: Apocalypse” (2016).
Turner has been nominated for several awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role in Game of Thrones. Not just that, she has also been involved in various public awareness NGOs and campaigns including working with organizations that support mental health and animal welfare.
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Sophie Turner Biography
Real Name | Sophie Belinda Turner |
Gender | Female |
Nickname | Sophiet |
Birthday | February 21, 1996 |
Age | 27 (As of now, 2023) |
Religion | Christian |
Hometown | Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, UK |
Nationality | British |
Education | High School |
Profession | Actress & Model |
Debut | Movie - Another Me (2013) |
Net Worth | $10 Million (As of 2023) |
Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Father Name | Andrew Turner |
Mother Name | Sally Turner |
Siblings | James Turner & Will Turner |
Spouse | Joe Jonas |
Marital Status | Married |
Children | Willa Jonas |
Past Relationship | James McVey |
Early Life
She was born on February 21, 1996, in Northampton, England in a middle-class family. Turner did her schooling at The King’s High School in Warwick and told in an interview that she was bullied because of her height and body during school days. She was interested in acting since childhood and because of that she didn’t pursue further studies and started learning acting.
Family
She is the daughter of Sally Turner, who was a nursery school teacher, and Andrew Turner who worked for a pallet distribution company. She has two siblings including, James Turner and Will Turner.
Husband & Affairs
She dated James McVey (Vamps guitarist) in May 2014 and broke up in July 2014. She is married to Joe Jonas who is an American singer and actor. They got engaged in 2017 and married in a surprise ceremony in Las Vegas on May 1, 2019.
They later had a larger wedding ceremony in France in June 2019. The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Willa, in July 2020 and then the second child in July 2022 who is also a girl, and named her Willa ll.
- James McVey
- Joe Jonas
Education
She did her schooling at The King’s High School in Warwick, England. After finishing her schooling, she decided not to pursue higher education and focused on her acting career.
- The King’s High School
Career
Her career began at a young age when she joined a local theater company in Warwick. She then went on to audition for acting roles and got a role as Sansa Stark in the HBO popular television series “Game of Thrones” in 2011. She played the character for eight seasons until the show ended in 2019.
Her film debut was in the 2013 “Another Me” and she has also appeared in the comedy film “Barely Lethal” (2015) and the action film “X-Men: Apocalypse” (2016), in which she played the character Jean Grey. She has received several nominations and awards for her outstanding performance including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role in Game of Thrones.
Nominations
- Primetime Emmy Award (2017,2018,2019)
- Screen Actors Guild Award (2012, 2015, 2016, 2018)
- Gold Derby TV Award (2019)
- 2020: Screen Actors Guild Awards
- 2020: Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards
- 2020: Satellite Awards
- 2020: Critics’ Choice Super Awards
Awards
- 2015: Empire Awards
- 2019: Glamour Women of the Year Awards
- 2019: National Television Awards
- 2019: Saturn Awards
- 2020: Screen Actors Guild Awards
- 2020: Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards
Movies List
- Another Me (2013)
- Barely Lethal (2015)
- X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)
- Time Freak (2018)
- Josie (2018)
- Dark Phoenix (2019)
TV Series
- Game of Thrones (2011)
- Heavy (2019)
- Survive (2020)
Social Media
As of 2023, she is active on two social media platforms currently including Instagram and Facebook.
She has 14.5 million followers on Instagram and her account has a verified badge. Her Instagram account is @sophiet where she shares posts about her personal and professional life, as well as causes she supports.
She has 5 million followers on Facebook. On her account, she uploads pictures of her travels, family, and friends as well as behind-the-scenes of her work.
Net Worth
As of 2023, her net worth is more than $10 million.
Nickname
Her nickname is Sophiet.
Favorites
Favorite Actress | Jennifer Lawrence |
Favorite Singer | Taylor Swift |
Favorite Brands | Louis Vuitton |
Favorite Destination | Switzerland |
Favorite Food | Sausage |
Favorite Color | Blue |
Favorite Hobby | Shopping |
Favorite Movie | Harry Potter |
Physical Appearance
Height | 5 feet & 9 Inches |
Weight | 54 kg |
Body | Banana |
Chest | 34 |
Weist | 28 |
Hips | 35 |
Shoe Size | N/A |
Dress Size | N/A |
Tattoo | Multiple |
Eye Color | Blue |
Hair Color | Blonde |
Skin Complexion | White |
Interesting Facts About Sophie
- She has been acting since she was three years old.
- She first auditioned for “Game of Thrones” when she was just 13 years old.
- Her natural hair color is blonde, but she dyed it red for her role as Sansa Stark in “Game of Thrones”.
- She has a twin who played her on-screen double in some “Game of Thrones” scenes.
- She is a big fan of the “Harry Potter” series and has visited the “Harry Potter” theme park in Orlando, Florida.
- In 2019, she married singer Joe Jonas in a surprise wedding ceremony in Las Vegas.
- She has several tattoos including a dire wolf tattoo on her thigh and a tattoo of the date she was cast in the show.
- She has been open about her struggles with mental health, including depression and body image issues.
- She has also worked as a model and has appeared in campaigns for brands such as Louis Vuitton and Karen Millen.
- Switzerland is her favorite shopping destination.
- Liz Truss and Taylor Hawkins are also among the list of most influential personalities on the internet.