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Sophie Turner Reflects on Lessons Learned from Game of Thrones

She spoke on the Dish podcast about how the series influenced her life beyond acting, revealing the psychological toll that keeps her from watching herself on screen.

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Overview

  • On ‘Dish’, Turner said the show’s explicit scenes became her primary source of sexual education.
  • She credited her understanding of acting craft, on-set etiquette and business decision-making to her years playing Sansa Stark.
  • Turner described falling into a two-month depression after premieres, which led her to stop watching her own performances.
  • Her reflections follow a custody settlement earlier this year and her return to England with her two daughters.
  • Despite the challenges, she called her time on the series “incredible” and expressed deep gratitude for the experience.