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Sophie Turner Says Grandfather’s Ring Brought Luck to Her 2016 X‑Men Screen Test

The revelation came in fresh TV interviews tied to a broader reset before her 30th birthday.

Overview

  • During Jan. 7 appearances on The Tonight Show and CBS Mornings, Sophie Turner described wearing her late grandfather Robert Jesse Cotton’s wedding ring to her X‑Men screen test in 2016.
  • She told Jimmy Fallon she believes the ring brought her luck and called her grandfather “my hero.”
  • Turner subsequently portrayed Jean Grey in X‑Men: Apocalypse (2016) and X‑Men: Dark Phoenix (2019).
  • Speaking with CBS Mornings, she said months of therapy have left her ready to turn 30 on Feb. 21 following motherhood and a high‑profile divorce.
  • She also pointed to upcoming work, including leading Prime Video’s series Steal, as Game of Thrones marks its 15th anniversary.