Sophie Turner, famous for playing Jean Grey in the X-Men movies Apocalypse (2016) and Dark Phoenix (2019), recently shared a heartwarming story about how she got the part. She explained that she wore her late grandfather’s wedding ring to her audition for a little extra confidence and good luck.
Sophie Turner wore a special jewelry piece for good luck before X-Men audition
Sophie Turner recently shared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon how much her grandfather, Robert Jesse Cotton, influenced her career. She called him her “total hero” and explained she received his wedding ring right before landing her role in X-Men, a meaningful coincidence.
Turner wore the item during her audition and believes it helped her feel confident enough to get the part of Jean Grey. She then dedicated her success to Robert Jesse Cotton, pointing upwards with a smile. Fallon joined in, telling her that her grandfather was definitely watching over her with love and care. The show’s host added, “He loves you and is looking after you.”
Sophie Turner is celebrating her 30th birthday on February 21st, a milestone that also marks 15 years since she first gained fame with Game of Thrones. She’s currently preparing for her next role in the upcoming Prime Video series, Steal. In a recent interview on CBS Mornings, Turner shared that turning 30 has been a period of personal growth, aided by therapy, allowing her to approach this new phase of life with confidence and optimism.
I’m really excited about turning 30. I’ve been focusing on personal growth lately, so I can start this next phase of my life feeling confident and self-assured. I want to have a strong understanding of who I am.
Sophie Turner became famous worldwide for her role as Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones. Beginning her acting career as a teenager, she quickly gained recognition for her captivating performances. Following the success of Game of Thrones, she appeared in films like X-Men: Dark Phoenix, as well as the series Survive and Josie.
Originally reported by Rishabh Shandilya on ComingSoon.
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