The 'Dark Phoenix' star admits that she'd love to return home in order to be closer to her friends and family, but her husband is yet to be convinced about making the switch.
- May 6, 2022
AceShowbiz - Sophie Turner wants to return to England for the sake of her mental health. Currently living in the United States with husband Joe Jonas and their 20-month-old daughter Willa, the "Dark Phoenix" star admits in a new interview that she'd love to return home at some stage in order to be closer to her friends and family.
"I miss England so much. The people, the attitude, everything. I'm slowly dragging my husband back," the 26-year-old actress, who is pregnant with her second child, tells Elle U.K.. "I really love living in America but, for my mental health, I have to be around my friends and my family."
Sophie, who was born in Northampton in England, confesses that her husband is yet to be convinced about making the switch. "England would ideally be the final destination, but [Joe] might take quite a bit of convincing! My parent's house is the epitome of the English countryside - horses, sheep, cows…," she shared.
The former "Game of Thrones" star previously opened up about her mental health battle, explaining that her parents didn't understand the benefits of attending therapy sessions. She also suggested that the U.K. lags behind the U.S. in regards to mental health treatments.
She explained, "My parents are still like, 'Why do you go to therapy?' and I'm like, 'Because I'm depressed, remember?' It's a very British thing - that idea you should just get on with it, 'chin up.' "
Sophie conceded that attending therapy has been a huge help to her over recent years. The actress, who has been married to Joe since 2019, said, "Therapy is seen as a bit self-indulgent, a bit soft. But therapy and medication have helped me immeasurably."
