LOS ANGELES: Actress Sophie Turner, best known for her role as Sansa Stark in the hit series “Game of Thrones,” released a statement on Wednesday regarding her divorce from musician Joe Jonas. The news of their separation comes after four years of marriage, leaving fans and colleagues surprised.
In her statement, Turner did not disclose the reasons behind the decision but emphasized that it was a mutual and amicable choice. She expressed her hope for privacy for both her and Jonas, especially concerning their children.
The statement, posted on her Instagram account, read: “After four wonderful years of marriage, we have mutually decided to amicably end our marriage. There are many speculative narratives as to why, but truly, this is a united decision, and we sincerely hope that everyone can respect our wishes for privacy for us and our children.”
Game of Thrones Stars Show Support for Sophie Turner
Turner chose to disable the comments section on her post to maintain the privacy she seeks during this time.
Support and solidarity quickly poured in from her “Game of Thrones” co-stars. Emilia Clarke, who played Daenerys Targaryen on the show, along with Maisie Williams (Arya Stark) and Nathalie Emmanuel (Missandei), expressed their support by liking Turner’s statement on Instagram.
The strong bond formed among the “Game of Thrones” cast during the show’s eight-year run remains evident, with co-stars rallying together to support one another during personal challenges. Sophie Turner’s decision to share her divorce announcement openly and the supportive reactions from her fellow actors reflect the close-knit relationships that developed behind the scenes of the beloved series.
