Sophie Turner is stepping into her thirties with renewed confidence, emotional balance, and a desire for a quieter, more grounded life following several intense and transformative years in the global spotlight.
The Game of Thrones star, who celebrated her 30th birthday on Saturday, shot to international fame at just 13 with her breakout role as Sansa Stark. Reflecting on her journey, Turner said that growing up in the public eye left little room for mistakes, placing immense pressure on her from a young age.
In recent years, Turner’s life has been marked by major personal upheaval, including her high-profile divorce from American singer Joe Jonas. The split, she revealed, was deeply challenging, pushing her to re-evaluate her priorities as she focused on rebuilding her career while raising their two daughters, Willa and Delphine.
Speaking candidly on CBS Mornings, Turner shared that therapy and self-reflection have played a vital role in helping her regain emotional stability. She said she is now looking forward to “peace and quiet,” embracing a slower pace of life that includes spending quality time with her children, visiting playgrounds and museums, and enjoying simple family moments.
Professionally, the British actress is also enjoying a resurgence, with several high-profile projects in the pipeline. She is set to star in The Dreadful, Trust, and Steal, while also filming the highly anticipated new Tomb Raider series in Surrey. Turner described stepping into the iconic role of Lara Croft as “thrilling,” adding that she is giving the performance her full dedication.
On the personal front, Turner is reportedly single after brief relationships with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and British aristocrat Peregrine Pearson. For now, she says her focus is firmly on personal growth, family, and creative fulfillment.
As she begins this new decade, Turner hopes her thirties will bring calm, clarity, and joyful moments with her loved ones — a well-earned chapter of peace after years of relentless public scrutiny and emotional challenges.