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Sophie Turner

Sophie Turner is an English actress best known for her role as Sansa Stark in the HBO series Game of Thrones (2011–2019). She received an Emmy Award nomination for her performance in the show in 2019.

February 1996: Sophie Turner's Birth

On February 21, 1996, Sophie Belinda Turner was born in Northampton, England, to Sally, a nursery school teacher, and Andrew, who works for a pallet distribution company.

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August 2009: Casting as Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones

In August 2009, Sophie Turner was cast as Sansa Stark in the HBO fantasy drama series Game of Thrones.

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July 2010: Filming Begins for Game of Thrones

In July 2010, filming began for Game of Thrones, marking Sophie Turner's first television role at the age of 14.

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2011: Acting Debut in Game of Thrones

In 2011, Sophie Turner made her acting debut as Sansa Stark in the HBO epic fantasy television series Game of Thrones.

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2012: Young Artist Award Nomination

In 2012, Sophie Turner was nominated for the Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series – Supporting Young Actress for her performance as Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones.

2013: Appearance in The Thirteenth Tale and Another Me

In 2013, Sophie Turner appeared in the British drama television film The Thirteenth Tale and made her feature film debut in the psychological thriller Another Me.

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2013: First Movie Role in Another Me and Role in The Thirteenth Tale

In 2013, Sophie Turner had her first movie role as the lead character in the independent thriller film Another Me and starred as Adeline March in the television film The Thirteenth Tale.

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2014: Audiobook Narration and Campaign Face

In 2014, Sophie Turner narrated the audiobook City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare and was the face of Karen Millen's "The Journey" campaign.

City of Heavenly Fire (6) (The Mortal Instruments)
City of Heavenly Fire (6) (The Mortal Instruments)

May 2015: Release of Barely Lethal

On May 29, 2015, the comedy film Barely Lethal, in which Sophie Turner was cast, was released in a limited release and through video on demand.

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2015: Role in Barely Lethal

In 2015, Sophie Turner appeared in the action comedy Barely Lethal.

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May 2016: Release of X-Men: Apocalypse

In May 2016, Sophie Turner played mutant Jean Grey in X-Men: Apocalypse, which was released to mixed critical success.

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2016: Portrayal of Jean Grey in X-Men Series

In 2016, Sophie Turner portrayed a young Jean Grey / Phoenix in the X-Men film series.

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March 2017: Patron of Women for Women

In March 2017, Sophie Turner announced she had become patron of Women for Women, an organisation that supports female war survivors.

June 2017: Collaboration with Wella Hair

In June 2017, Sophie Turner began a collaboration with Wella Hair, becoming its first international brand ambassador.

August 2017: Comments on Social Media Influence

In August 2017, Sophie Turner said she believed her social media following was responsible for her successful casting in an unnamed project rather than her abilities as an actress.

October 2017: Engagement to Joe Jonas

In October 2017, Sophie Turner became engaged to American singer Joe Jonas.

November 2017: Cast in Girl Who Fell From the Sky

In November 2017, Sophie Turner was cast to play Juliane Koepcke in the movie Girl Who Fell From the Sky and is also attached to produce the movie.

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April 2018: Filming of Heavy

In April 2018, Sophie Turner filmed the independent film Heavy in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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May 2019: First Wedding Ceremony with Joe Jonas

On May 1, 2019, Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas were married in Las Vegas, Nevada.

June 2019: Release of Dark Phoenix

In June 2019, Sophie Turner reprised her role as Jean Grey in the X-Men film Dark Phoenix, which takes place in 1992 and follows the events of Apocalypse. The film was released in June 2019.

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June 2019: Second Wedding Ceremony with Joe Jonas

On June 29, 2019, Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas held a second wedding ceremony in Paris.

September 2019: Cast in Survive

In September 2019, Sophie Turner was cast in the thriller television show Survive.

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2019: Continued Role in X-Men Series

In 2019, Sophie Turner continued her role as Jean Grey / Phoenix in the X-Men film series.

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2019: Emmy Nomination for Game of Thrones

In 2019, Sophie Turner received an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones.

July 2020: Birth of First Daughter

In July 2020, Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas had their first daughter.

July 2022: Birth of Second Daughter

In July 2022, Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas had their second daughter.

2022: Appearance in Do Revenge

In 2022, Sophie Turner appeared in a minor role as Erica in the teen black comedy Do Revenge, where her scene went viral.

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September 2023: Divorce Filing and Confirmation

In early September 2023, Joe Jonas filed for divorce from Sophie Turner in Miami, Florida, which was later confirmed by both on Instagram.

September 2024: Divorce Finalized

In September 2024, the divorce between Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas was finalized.

2024: Starring Role in Joan and cultural advisory board of Colossal Biosciences

In 2024, Sophie Turner starred in the ITV serial drama Joan and is on the cultural advisory board of Colossal Biosciences.

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2025: Speaker at South by Southwest London

In 2025, Sophie Turner was a speaker at South by Southwest London along with Ben Lamm.