Sophie Turner fears for child stars due to social media pressures Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner is worried about child stars being exposed to the toxic side of social media. 23 August 2025 Sophie Turner fears for young stars due to the toxicity of social media. Sophie Turner is worried about the impact social media has on young actors The 29-year-old actress was just 13 when she was cast in the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones and admits that she is concerned about performers who are thrust into the spotlight at an early age because of the cruel nature of the online sites.