Sophie Turner opens up about fresh start in UK after major life changes

British actress **Sophie Turner** shares her journey back to London roots after spending 6 years in America. She talks about missing friends key life moments and her excitement for new TV project

October 30 2024, 08:30 AM  •  227 views

Sophie Turner opens up about fresh start in UK after major life changes

Sophie Turner moved back to Britain and its already clear – life hits different here. The 28-year-old actress spent about 6 years across-the-pond living that American life-style but something just wasnt right.

Living in US made her feel out-of-place (especially with all those trips to British shops for chocolate fixes). The social-political environment didnt help either: “The gun violence Roe v Wade being overturned ... everything just kind of piled on‚“ she explains

It felt as if my life was on pause until I returned to England

Sophie Turner tells Harperʼs Bazaar

The Game of Thrones star missed lots of friendʼs big moments while away; from engagements to baby-showers which made coming home even more important. Now shes diving into work with a lead role in new ITV show about 80s most famous thief – its her first time running the whole TV show

  • Married in Las Vegas back in 2019
  • Has two kids from marriage
  • Recently finished divorce process
  • Won performance award at Women of Year 2024

Her new project “Joan“ lets her be more hands-on than previous big-budget films like X-Men where decisions were made by others. “With Joan I had so much say in it“ she says showing real excitement for this new chapter in her career