Sophie Turner Calls Early Motherhood a "Nice" Experience Amid Co Parenting Journey with Joe Jonas

Sophie Turner is opening up in a way fans haven't often seen before, candidly reflecting on what it's been like to become a mother in her 20s. The 'Game of Thrones' alum recently told The Guardian that not "worrying about my biological clock" has been one of the unanticipated advantages of being an early parent. This has allowed her to appreciate motherhood and family life without the strain that many people experience later in life. 

At 29, Turner's reflections on parenting, career pauses, and personal growth offer a relatable and heartfelt perspective from someone who has lived much of her adult life in the spotlight.

The Upside of Early Motherhood and Life Lessons

Turner, who shares two daughters—Willa, 5, and Delphine, 3—with her ex husband Joe Jonas, said that becoming a mom at a younger age brought unexpected peace. "It's really nice," she explained, noting that having her children early relieved the usual pressure of a ticking biological clock that many women feel as they grow older.

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After years of performing, notably after the conclusion of 'Game of Thrones,' where she played Sansa Stark for almost ten years, she was able to ease down after becoming a mother in her early twenties. Turner called that time "nesting and being at home," and while it was incredibly rewarding, it also brought with it professional difficulties, such as a major pause in her acting career that she is only now trying to recover. Turner feels that early motherhood provided her a wider palette of real-life experience to draw from in her profession, which she believes is crucial for an actor, despite the career pause. 

In contrast to her early years on television, when she had to represent emotions she had not yet experienced, she claimed that having direct experience with love and family life helped her to add more realism and emotional depth to her parts.

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Life After Joe Jonas and Career Rebuilding

Turner's candidness regarding motherhood also relates to her life following her widely reported romance with musician Joe Jonas. The couple started dating in 2016, were engaged in 2017, got married in 2019, and had their first and second daughters in 2020 and 2022, respectively. After splitting up in 2023 and getting divorced in 2024, the ex-couple went through a difficult custody dispute before settling on a more cordial co-parenting arrangement.

Turner noted that concentrating on her kids and household life after the divorce has been reassuring, and she conveyed her appreciation for the lessons she's learned from the pleasures and difficulties of being a young parent.

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Balancing motherhood and her acting ambitions has meant confronting "mom guilt," as Turner put it, but she also takes pride in her ability to be present for her daughters while pursuing new professional opportunities. 

Turner seems dedicated to balancing family life with professional development as she is ready to take on significant responsibilities, such as a prominent role in an upcoming 'Tomb Raider' series and other projects. As she approaches her 30s, she expresses her goal for a deliberate and balanced existence going forward by stating that she wishes to continue gaining momentum in her career while treasuring quiet times with her kids, such as trips to museums and playgrounds.

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