September 29th 2024.
Sophie Turner, the 28-year-old British actress, recently opened up about her experience as a single mother. In a recent interview with Sunday Times Culture magazine, Turner shared how her latest role in the new ITV drama, Joan, gave her strength during a difficult time in her personal life.
In the series, Turner portrays the notorious jewel thief, Joan Hannington, who struggles to balance her life as a criminal and a mother fighting to get her daughter back from social services. While filming for the series, Turner and her husband, pop star Joe Jonas, announced their decision to split after four years of marriage. The divorce was recently finalized, ending a brief period of acrimony between the couple.
Reflecting on her role as Hannington, Turner explained that being a mother herself gave her a deeper understanding and connection to the character. She shared, "It's such a struggle being a single mother. Joan doesn't go about it in the best way - but it is amazing to see her really fighting for her daughter." Turner also emphasized the importance of showing children the hard work and sacrifices that parents make for them.
The actress, who rose to fame as Sansa Stark in HBO's Game of Thrones, also addressed the shame and judgment that mothers often face. "There's so much shame that comes with motherhood," she said. "You go to work, you're shamed. If you don't go to work, you're shamed."
Turner and Jonas, who share two daughters, tied the knot in 2019 in a surprise ceremony in Las Vegas. According to court documents, Jonas filed for divorce in Florida, citing the marriage as "irretrievably broken." Turner also sued for custody of their children's passports but later reached a temporary agreement with Jonas.
During a time when her children were away from her while she was filming, Turner shared that a member of the crew stayed with her to keep her company. "The crew really held me through it, and I didn't ever come home alone at the end of the day," she said.
The six-part series, Joan, was written by Anna Symon based on Hannington's memoirs, and the notorious thief was consulted during the writing process. Nicknamed "The Godmother," Hannington was one of Britain's most infamous criminals, known for stealing millions of pounds in diamonds.
Turner revealed that playing Hannington changed her as a person, stating, "From utter desperation comes so much will and ambition." She added, "The series came around at a time in my life where I had to be ambitious and I had to have such strong will and fight against the forces. She gave me a lot of strength."
Aside from her role in Joan, Turner is also known for her performances as Jean Grey in the X-Men franchise and her role as Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones. Jonas, who hails from Arizona, rose to fame with his brothers in the band The Jonas Brothers and a subsequent Disney Channel series.
The first episode of Joan will premiere on ITV1 on Sunday, and Turner is excited for audiences to see her in this new role. She also expressed her excitement for her upcoming projects and collaborations, saying, "The series came around at a time when I had to be ambitious and have such strong will and fight against the forces. She gave me a lot of strength."
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