49 Facts About Sophie Turner

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I’m not one to keep up with celebrity news.

However, the recent criticism aimed at actor Sophie Turner for partying and drinking while her soon-to-be ex-husband takes care of their kids struck me as misogynistic.

Mainstream culture seems to be stuck in antiquity.

Basically, news reports have surfaced about Turner enjoying nights out with friends and taking shots (alcoholic drinks) in the UK, and the implicit message is that she’s somehow failing as a mother for doing so.

It is not clear why having drinks count as news. Given that she’s in the midst of a divorce, it might even be one of those times when taking it “easy” could be more understandable than usual.

What’s noteworthy is that while Sophie is being singled out for scrutiny, her soon to be ex-husband, who, from accounts, does not appear unfamiliar with partying and alcohol, doesn’t seem to attract the same level of judgment.

It appears that Sophie Turner is being unfairly stigmatized and shamed in relation to the divorce, and the implication is that the divorce is her fault.

Perhaps, it may still be her fault, and perhaps she has a drinking problem.

However, the main issue is that drinking or enjoying partying should not disqualify her as a mum or a wife.

Suggestions that she is not a good mum or a wife, due to those reaons, are unwarranted.

These are personal matters for Sophie Turner and her soon-to-be ex-husband.

Sophie Turner is, in fact, a multi-faceted human-being and should not be reduced to a caricature. She should not become the symbol for which men can indirect shame women for partying or drinking.

Or for that matter, shamed for a divorce. Stats indicate that women are twice as likely to be shamed for divorce then men.

That is unfortunate. After all, as the wise Emily Ratajkowski said:

“There is nothing better than being in your 30s, still being hot, maybe having a little bit of your own money, figuring out what you want to do with your life, having tried that married fantasy and realizing that it’s maybe not all it’s cracked up to be.”

The uneven scrutiny faced by Sophie Turner and her soon-to-be ex-husband demonstrates that mainstream attitudes and ideas of gender roles and responsibilities are antiquated.

To push back against such harmful narratives, it’s essential to consider a more nuanced picture of Sophie Turner, beyond the limiting labels that have been unfairly thrust upon her.

So, in this post, we set out 49 facts about Sophie Turner that provide some insight into her life, beyond the negative stereotypes of “bad mother” and “bad wife”.

May it be clear that all women, and for that matter of humans, are not single dimensional creatures that should be reduced to caricatures like “drunken wanton mum.”

A. First, 10 Things About Sophie Turner’s Role in Game of Thrones

1. Sophie Turner catapulted to fame for her portrayal of Sansa Stark in the hit TV series “Game of Thrones.”
2. She was only 14 years old when she started filming for the series.
3. She initially auditioned for the role at the age of 13.
4. Sophie auditioned for the role without informing her parents.
5. In 2019, she earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her role as Sansa.
6. She dyed her natural blonde hair to auburn for the character.
7. In one season, her character went into hiding and she then had to dye her hair black.
8. She portrayed Sansa Stark for a full decade.
9. She adopted the Northern Inuit dog that acted as her direwolf in the series.
10. Due to allergies to horses, she had to keep an asthma inhaler on the “Game of Thrones” set.

B. Secondly, 20 Personal Details of Sophie Turner

1. Sophie’s full name is Sophie Belinda Turner.
2. She was born on February 21, 1996.
3. Not interestingly, she was born on a Wednesday.
4. Sophie is British.
5. She was born in Northampton, in Northamptonshire, England.
6. If you believe in Astrology, she’s a Pisces.
7. Her eyes are a striking shade of green.
8. She has two brothers: James and Will Turner.
9. Her mother, Sally, is a nursery school teacher.
10. Sophie stands at approximately 175 cm or 5 feet 9 inches. She is yes, very tall.
11. She weighs around 55 kilograms.
12. Her shoe size is a US 8.5.
13. Her dress size is generally a US 4.
14. Her body measurements are 34–24–34 inches.
15. Her estimated net worth is $12 million.
16. Her father, Andrew, works in the pallet distribution industry.
17. She attended Warwick Prep School for her elementary education.
18. She later joined The King’s High School for Girls at age 11.
19. Sophie is a mother to two daughters.
20. She had a twin sister who unfortunately passed away at birth.

C. Thirdly, 10 Likes, Dislikes, and Favorites of Sophie Turner

1. She plays video games, including “Call of Duty” and “The Legend of Zelda.”
2. She has a phobia of spiders.
3. She adores dogs.
4. She cherishes time at home and considers herself an introvert.
5. She and Maisie Williams have matching tattoos, symbolizing their friendship.
6. She prefers chicken sausages as a healthier food option. But she likes sausages.
7. She admires actor Jack Nicholson.
8. Her favorite film is “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.”
9. Her preferred Taylor Swift album is “1989.”
10. She was once a hardcore Belieber, with an entire bedroom wall dedicated to Justin Bieber.

D. Finally, 9 Other Career Highlights of Sophie Turner

1. Sophie has 23 credited roles listed on IMDb.
2. Beyond “Game of Thrones,” she’s known for portraying Jean Grey in “X-Men: Apocalypse” and “Dark Phoenix.”
3. She stars in a six-episode drama series where she plays a notorious London criminal, Joan Harrington.
4. She received a Kids’ Choice Awards nomination for “Favorite Squad” in “X-Men: Apocalypse.”
5. She won an International Movie Award at the 2016 Venice International Film Festival.
6. She also received a 2019 Teen Choice Award nomination for her role in “Dark Phoenix.”
7. She made a cameo in the Netflix film “Do Revenge,” gaining attention for her one-liner.
8. She has appeared in print campaigns for Louis Vuitton.
9. She lends her voice to the character Princess Charlotte in the animated satire “The Prince.”

Congratulations Sophie Turner and all the best.

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This post was previously published on medium.com.

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