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Hindustan Times
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Sophie Turner says she got her sex ed from Game of Thrones — among other things!
Game of Thrones will never die. Between 2011 and 2019, the eight seasons of the show (despite its very, very dismal ending) quite arguably redefined the scape of television streaming. Sophie Turner on the Dish podcast; her as Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones(Photos: X) Now the fandoms, spin offs, conventions, endless lore and even a whole new language aside, those part of the show, centrally, and for the entire period, of course have that to thank, for their skyrocketing careers and general acting footprint. And Sophie Turner, who played Sansa Stark for the entirety of the rage-fueled blood fest, is counting her blessings — albeit cheekily! Appearing on the July 9 episode for the Dish podcast, hosted by Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett, Sophie, reminiscing, went into full-on gratitude mode, counting all that she owed to the legacy series. "It was great, it was like we were a family and the character I got to live with for 10 it felt like we kind of merged into one person by the end of it. But it was amazing and formed my entire life, in terms of like business decisions, just etiquette on set, how to act, um, everything. Everything I learnt from Game of a bit from my parents", she said. At this point, Nick proceeded to point out how incredibly "reassuring" it would have been, to feel so warmly about the cast and the sets, considering as soon as the camera got rolling, everybody was required to descend into playing their own parts, orchestrating "really f***ed up s**t on screen" — and Sophie couldn't agree more. Laughing, she quipped, "Actually it was really great! I definitely got my sex education from that show. More than enough". The actor is currently gearing up for the release of psychological survival thriller Trust, in which she reportedly plays a Hollywood actor who retreats to a secluded cabin after a scandal, only to find herself in a fight for survival. The film is set for a release later this year, in August. As for Game of Thrones, all eight seasons are available for streaming on OTT.
Hindustan Times
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Sophie Turner jokes she got sex education on the sets of Game of Thrones: ‘More than enough'
English actor actor Sophie Turner recently opened up about how Game of Thrones played a major role in her personal and professional development — even when it came to unexpected lessons. Sophie Turner played the role of Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones(Instagram/sophiet) While chatting on the Dish podcast, the 29-year-old actor said, "I definitely got my sex education from that show. More than enough." Sophie, who portrayed Sansa Stark in the Emmy-award winning show, reflected on how being part of the series shaped her over the years. Having starred alongside a powerhouse ensemble including Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington, Peter Dinklage, and Gwendoline Christie, she shared how deeply connected she felt to the experience. "I never had proper formal training, so I got to learn from the amazing actors around me, which I felt like I won a competition. But it was great. We all were a family," she recalled. Her time as Sansa spanned nearly a decade, and Sophie explained how her identity and that of her character began to intertwine. "My character, I got to live with. So it felt like we kind of merged into one person by the end of it. But it was amazing." Sansa Stark's evolution throughout the series became one of its most compelling arcs. Introduced as a sheltered and idealistic young noblewoman, Sansa endured a series of harrowing experiences that included betrayal, captivity, and abuse. But rather than breaking her, these events transformed her into a resilient, politically sharp, and commanding presence in Westeros. By the series' end, Sansa had claimed her power, being crowned Queen in the North — a testament to her strength, intelligence, and survival. Looking back, Sophie said the show helped her grow both on and off camera. "Everything I learned from Game of Thrones — and a bit from my parents," she noted, crediting the series for teaching her about set dynamics, professional conduct, and making career choices. She's also gone on record before about her love for the role, once saying she "loved playing Sansa" on the show.
Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sophie Turner jokes she got her sex education as a teen from the 'crazy' scenes on Game Of Thrones and reveals she's NEVER watched it back
Sophie Turner has admitted that she got her sex education from watching the 'crazy' scenes on Game Of Thrones. The actress, 29, first auditioned for the role of Sansa Stark at the age of 12 and began filming aged 14, with the show's eighth season finishing when she was 23. Reflecting on her days starring on the HBO show, Sophie quipped that she got her sex education lessons from watching the graphic scenes filmed on set. The fantasy series became very well-known for its nude scenes and controversial storylines during its eight-year tenure. 'Yeah, really crazy s***. I, I definitely got my sex education from that show. More, more than enough,' Sophie joked while speaking on the Dish from Waitrose podcast. Sophie also admitted she has never watched the show despite starring in it, giving an amusing summary of the globally-beloved franchise when asked. 'I've also never watched the show, so… I couldn't really tell you [laughter]. I know what my character does, which isn't very nice,' she confessed. 'Basically [it's] warring families fighting for the throne. There's dragons, um, and… that's about it really.' Sophie said she finds it 'horrible' to watch herself on screen and admitted it plunges her into a 'bout of depression. 'I've been forced to endure-like premieres and whatnot. But I mean, it's just awful,' she shared. 'I leave going into like a two month bout of depression after I watch myself, so I just don't do it. No, I can't imagine, but also I wouldn't say it if I did. I'm gonna go home and watch all my movies.' Though she refuses to watch Game Of Thrones, she described it as the 'best acting class' as she discussed making her debut on such a successful and long-running show. She admitted she felt like she 'won a competition' when she nabbed the sought-after role and said the cast all became like a family after nearly 10 years working together. 'It was amazing. It informed my entire life in terms of like business decisions, just etiquette on set, how to act,' she explained. 'Everything I learned from Game of Thrones - and a bit from my parents.' Sophie also gave a rare insight into her family dynamic with her two children - daughters Willa, four, and Delphine, two - who she shares with her ex Joe Jonas. She revealed she tries to keep to a 'no phone' rule around the dinner table, saying she cherished her own time as a child gathering for meals with her parents and two brothers. However, she admitted she sometimes comes into difficulties as she addressed the struggles of raising two young children. 'Once phones kind came to be around, phones were not allowed at the table. It was very much like sit down, have an hour of good talk with the family,' she said of her own childhood. 'I really enjoyed that and I've tried to keep that up. [sighs] I'm trying. You know, I've got a four and a two-year-old, so it's not as easy as sitting down.' She also hilariously revealed which sweet treat is off limits to her children as she revealed she has a jar of Milky Way bars reserved for herself. 'I have, in my house, like little jars of proper food, like pasta and whatnot, and then right next to it is my jar of Milky Ways,' she shared. 'The kids will try and take one, but hands off. That's mummy's.' Sophie and Joe tied the knot in 2019 but went their separate ways four years later, with Joe filing for divorce in September 2023. They were plunged into a rancorous legal battle that played out in the headlines, but they searched a legal settlement one year later. During the process, the two stars underwent a custody battle over their daughters and had disagreements over where the little ones would reside full-time. In March, the Mail on Sunday revealed that Sophie planned to move to her home country of the UK with their two children. Despite their difficult split, Sophie and Joe now appear to be on better terms and were recently spotted strolling in New York together. In a sign that things are good between them, Sophie even promoted Joe's new album, Music For People Who Believe In Love, on social media. Ahead of the album's release, she shared an image of the new project to her Instagram Stories along with the supportive message, 'Go go @joejonas.' Joe also recently revealed that the exes now have a 'beautiful co-parenting relationship' and called Sophie an 'incredible' mother. 'I have a beautiful coparenting relationship that I'm really grateful for,' Joe told motivational speaker Jay Shetty in a TikTok video. 'Having an incredible mom, Sophie, for those girls is like a dream come true.' Dish from Waitrose is available on all podcast providers.
