Sophie Turner's Beauty Evolution
Sophie Turner was poised to become a prima ballerina — but as fate would have it, she turned down a spot with London’s esteemed Royal Ballet School to pursue her dreams of acting, and frankly, we couldn’t be happier that she did. It’s been almost seven years since Sophie first landed the role of a lifetime as Game of Thrones’s Sansa Stark at only 13-years-old. Onscreen, we’ve watched her grow up before our very eyes, transforming from a pretty, young damsel-in-distress to a cool, confident woman who’s hellbent on avenging her family and claiming her rightful place as queen of the North — and maybe conquer all seven kingdoms. After all this time, Sansa’s proven to be as fiery as the shade of her mane. She’s rocked some pretty epic braided hairstyles — okay, wigs — along the way, and has even brought some of them to the red carpet IRL. Check out some of her most standout beauty moments here, and then, watch the throne.
1/27Click through to see Sophie Turner's best beauty hits.
2/27February 2012
A ton of people are unaware that Sophie’s a natural blonde, but colors her hair a blazing shade of red for her GOT role. She proves that simple can be stunning with minimal makeup and a basic pony.
3/27February 2013
Sophie slicks her hair back in model-off-duty fashion so you can fully devote your attention to her a glossy raspberry pout.
4/27March 2013
Sophisticated meets sweet in this pretty hairstyle. Sophie pairs her sideswept curls with a subtle smoky eye and peach lip.
5/27March 2013
Likely taking a cue from all the hairstylists on set, Sophie’s loose fishtail is total braid goals. Jet-black liner and a light dusting of blush complete her look.
6/27January 2014
A cascade of loose curls swept to the side takes Sophie’s red carpet glam factor to the next level. What we love most about this look, though, is the sparkly brown liner she used on her lower lids.
7/27March 2014
Talk about a transformation! Sophie looks ultra chic with pinstraight strands and a bright crimson pout.
8/27January 2015
Sophie’s soft, silky curls will convince you to treat your own strands to an indulgent hair mask ASAP.
9/27March 2015
Sophie proves that a healthy glow is all you need to totally nail your look. She sweeps her hair back into a ballerina bun to top it all off.
10/27January 2016
Sophie deserves an award for her 2016 SAG Awards look alone. Her thick, lush pony and major lashes give seriously sophisticated vibes.
11/27January 2016
Rosy cheeks and a slick pout pair perfectly with Sophie’s blowout. Note how she highlights the inner corners of her eyes with a light-colored shadow for the ultimate pop.
12/27February 2016
Sophie’s totally gorgeous when she’s makeup-free, but with it, she looks so glam. Still, she keeps it simple with a nude shadow and pink lip.
13/27March 2016
If you practically didn’t recognize Sophie, you are not alone. She unleashes her edgy side with smudged liner and straight strands tossed intentionally to the side.
14/27April 2016
Sophie’s glam factor is next-level thanks to her flawless makeup (that smoky eye!). But let’s be real: this braid is her crowning glory.
15/27May 2016
Sophie’s look can be summed up in one word: Wow. Once again, she nails her makeup with a cat eye carefully crafted with eyeshadow and loose waves.
16/27August 2016
ICYMI, Sophie returned to her roots — literally — appearing on the red carpet with a freshly colored mane. She matches a light, shimmery eyeshadow to her brand new shade.
17/27September 2016
It’s still pretty shocking for us to see Sansa Stark with blonde hair, but we can’t deny how gorg Sophie looks with her natural shade. Big, barrel curls and neutral makeup that highlights the color of her eyes round out the look.
18/27September 2016
Sophie’s cool, messy braid is easy enough to DIY. Follow her lead and curl your hair, brush out the waves, then weave strands into a loose braid.
19/27January 2017
Sophie once again makes the case for sleek, shiny strands and smoky makeup. So pretty!
20/27January 2017
Sophie gives her hair a little lift with by teasing the top of her pony, finishing with glowy skin and thick liner.
21/27January 2017
There’s no doubt that Sophie’s become a total beauty pro. We can’t decide if we love her easy topknot or subtle makeup more.
22/27January 2017
It’s official: Red is Sophie’s color. Her matte crimson lip is all the convincing we needed to grab a tube of lipstick the exact same shade.
Photo: Getty Images23/27February 2017
Sophie’s soft-focus smoky eye is even more mesmerizing when it’s paired with a high-shine nude pout. She keeps her hair simple, letting it fall down her back in undone waves.
Photo: Getty Images24/27March 2017
Sophie takes the sophisticated route at Paris Fashion Week, sweeping her hair back in a slick bun with just a hint of a side part. She then coats her lashes with chunky mascara to make her blue eyes even more piercing.
Photo: Getty Images25/27April 2017
Coachella is the best excuse to experiment with your beauty look and try something new and daring, and Sophie takes full advantage. Cotton-candy pink streaks give her look a cool, carefree vibe.
Photo: Getty Images26/27May 2017
There’s only one word to describe this look: wow. Sophie’s makeup looks like it’s been airbrushed to perfection, and she tops her flawless complexion off with the prettiest cat eye. Choosing to slick her hair back, but keeping it soft as ever is the perfect finishing touch to Sophie’s look — it’s no wonder Wella named her as its first-ever brand ambassadress.
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