Sophie Turner Breaks Silence On Her Past: Read Five Revelations

In 2023, fans were stunned when actor-musician Joe Jonas filed for divorce from his wife, Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner. After four years of marriage, Joe cited "irreconcilable differences" in the divorce documents. In a revealing interview with British Vogue, Sophie Turner discussed the aftermath of the news, dealing with misogyny, being mom-shamed, and facing unfair portrayals in the media. Here are five key revelations she shared.

Sophie Turner Breaks Silence On Her Past: 5 Things To Know

1. The Reality of Being Mom-Shamed

Sophie Turner revealed that she was filming her upcoming TV series Joan when rumours about her parenting skills began to surface. Articles emerged suggesting she wasn’t a good mother, which deeply affected her. Her children were in the US at the time, while she was stuck on set in another country. 

She described those days as some of the worst of her life, feeling immense mom guilt because she couldn’t be with her kids. "I mean, those were the worst few days of my life. I remember I was on set; I was contracted to be on set for another two weeks, so I couldn’t leave. My kids were in the States, and I couldn’t get to them because I had to finish Joan. And all these articles started coming out... It hurt because I really do completely torture myself over every move I make as a mother—mom guilt is so real! I just kept having to say to myself, ‘None of this is true. You are a good mom, and you’ve never been a partyer," she shared.

2. Thankful for Gen Z

Despite the difficulties, Sophie expressed gratitude for going through this experience in today's more open-minded society. She reflected on how a picture from the wrap party of Joan was used to falsely portray her as a partier. "I mean, it’s unfathomable the number of people who will just make stuff up and put it up based on a picture. A picture might say a thousand words, but it’s not my story. It felt like I was watching a movie of my life that I hadn’t written, produced, or starred in," she said.

She added, "It was shocking. I’m still in shock. If something like this had happened to me 10 years ago, I don’t think I would have had the same support. I just feel very lucky to be alive in a time when people are open-minded. Thank f**k for Gen Z."

3. Support from Taylor Swift

The 28-year-old actor praised Taylor Swift for being a tremendous support during the tough times following her divorce. "Taylor was an absolute hero to me this year," Turner told Vogue. "I've never been more grateful to anyone than I am to her because she took my children and me and provided us with a home and a safe space. She really has a heart of gold," she added. Swift's support provided Turner with much-needed stability and comfort during this turbulent period.

4. The Messy Divorce

Turner and Jonas initially decided to part ways amicably after four years of marriage. However, their divorce quickly became contentious when Turner sued Jonas for "wrongful retention" of their daughters, 3-year-old Willa and Delphine, born in 2022, in New York City, claiming they were being kept away from their habitual residence in England. 

The situation was stressful and overwhelming for Turner. "There were some days that I didn't know if I was going to make it," she recalled. "I would call my lawyer, saying, 'I can't do this. I just can't.' I was just never strong enough to stand up for myself. And then, finally, after two weeks of me being in a rut, she reminded me that it was my children I was fighting for. Once anyone says to me, 'Do it for your kids,' I'm doing it. I wouldn't do it for myself, but I'll find the strength for them."

Eventually, Turner and Jonas reached a custody agreement, allowing both parents to spend time with their children.

5. The 'Wives' Label

Sophie Turner, Priyanka Chopra, and Danielle Jonas, married to the Jonas Brothers—Joe, Nick, and Kevin—often accompanied their husbands on tour. Turner expressed her discomfort with being labelled "the wives," feeling reduced to a secondary role despite her own successful career. 

"There was a lot of attention on the three brothers and the wives. Well, we were always called the wives, and I hated that," she explained. Sophie clarified that Joe never made her feel like a plus-one, but the public perception of them as "groupies" was something she found frustrating. “It was kind of this plus-one feeling. And that’s nothing to do with him—in no way did he make me feel that—it was just that the perception of us was as the groupies in the band," she said.

Take a look at the full interview here.