'I went through a bit of a dark place': Sophie Turner is a seductive beauty in high-fashion photoshoot... as she confesses to battling with body image issues

She's a real star, having appeared in Game Of Thrones from the tender age of 14.

And now at 20, Sophie Turner - known to millions as Sansa Stark - has opened up about struggling with her body image after being in the limelight from such a young age along with a striking photoshoot in Net-A-Porter.com's digital magazine The EDIT.

The beautiful English actress looks sensational in the images, shot in a dramatic, ethereal style in designer items that showcased her classic looks and worked splendidly with her flowing red locks.

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Classic beauty: Sophie Turner looked truly sensational as she posed in a photoshoot for Net-A-Porter.com's The EDIT magazine, as she discussed her body image issues

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In one image, taken by Dima Hohlov, Sophie looked every inch the model while posing against a countryside backdrop, a muted floral gown falling off her shoulders to reveal her cleavage.

Another saw her wowing in a detailed floral ruffled dress with a cold shoulders detail as she posed seductively against a tree.

And, although she oozed buckets of confidence in the wonderful editorial, Sophie has confessed she, like many others of her age in the industry, has struggled with her body image in recent times.

As a castmember on one of the most popular TV shows in the world, the actress - who is set to appear in X Men: Apocalypse - has been scrutinised by many, but mostly herself.

English rose: One image saw the 20-year-old Game Of Thrones star wowing in a detailed floral ruffled dress with a cold shoulders detail as she posed seductively against a tree

'Before I got [the personal trainer for the X-Men: Apocalypse], I went through a bit of a dark place, I was not happy with myself,' she confessed, revealing she had a huge issue with her figure before starting an exercise regime. 

'I think for me, and for every young girl out there, body image is such a big thing, especially if you are in the public eye. 

'People comment on [your appearance] and... eugh. So when I was forced to get into shape and eat healthily, my skin cleared up and I felt energetic all the time. It totally changed me.'

As well as her body image issues, Sophie also struggled with near-crippling shyness in her younger years: so much so, her mother sent her to drama school to bring her out of her shell. 

'I wouldn't say hello or goodbye to anyone,' she admitted. 

Sansa's back! Sophie returns to Game Of Thrones for season 6 in the role of Sansa Stark, the role she's played since the tender age of 14

'I was so nervous that I would shake and nearly pee myself before I went on stage,' she added, of having to perform in public. 

'The reason I kept on was that it was an excuse to go somewhere on a Saturday and swear and kiss boys. You get so much freedom from acting – no boundaries, no judgment.

Sophie is set to appear alongside Jennifer Lawrence as Jean Grey in the Marvel comic film series X-Men: Apocalypse, a role previously played by Famke Janssen.

And she also revealed in her chat with The EDIT that she emailed the actress for tips on the role, while also admitting that she'd understand if Famke had an issue with her stepping into her shoes, as she'd feel the same if someone else played Sansa Stark.

'I would hate someone else to play Sansa, so I can't imagine how Famke feels,' Sophie divulged. 

New beginnings: Sophie is also set to appear as Jean Grey in the forthcoming X-Men: Apocalypse movie, something she confessed to speaking to the character's previous actress Famke Janssen

'I emailed her straight away to say, 'Are we cool?' I thought she did an incredible job so I said, 'I hope I can do justice to your character.' 

'She sent me such a lovely reply – 'I'm handing that honor over to you' – that I cried.'

The modest actress also confessed that she was giddy with excitement to land the role in the blockbuster film opposite Oscar-winning actress Jennifer, her girl crush.

'[Jennifer] was like, 'I'm so excited to work with you, I love Game of Thrones!' She was amazing, a lot of fun,' Sophie gushed, revealing that Jennifer is a fan of hers too. 

'But because she was shooting other movies she was going back and forth on weekends, so while the rest of us were going out and partying, she had to work. We all felt bad for her, she was exhausted.' 

Gorgeous: Now a red carpet favourite, Sophie revealed that she came to terms with her image issues after hiring a trainer and becoming much fitter (pictured on Sunday at the Game Of Thrones season 6 premiere)

Fangirling! The modest actress also confessed that she was giddy with excitement to land the role in the blockbuster X-Men film opposite Oscar-winning actress Jennifer, her girl crush

Sophie is set to return to Game Of Thrones when the sixth season of the hit HBO fantasy drama airs in the US on Sunday April 24 (and Monday 25 in the UK), and she's really excited about it.

'This season blows my mind! A lot happens to Sansa and by the end of it she's totally different,' Sophie divulged, before discussing a bit more about what storylines fans can expect. 

'She has to take command because Theon [Greyjoy, played by Alfie Allen, who assisted Sansa in her escape from Winterfell at the end of season five] is a shell of the man he was, so this is her realizing that she has to take things into her own hands. 

'Until now, it's just been about her survival and seeing her family again, but last season broke her, so I think she is gunning for revenge now, too.'

And, having played Sansa for over half a decade, it's understandable that she is closer to her than she is to real people. 

Sophie explained: 'I really care about this character; she's like my best friend, my other half. I worry for [Sansa] because she's a real person to me. 

'I'm constantly saying to David and Dan [Benioff and Weiss, the show's creators], 'What's going to happen to her? You have to tell me!' 

'I almost think about her more than I do myself. It's like a split personality; sometimes I slip into her by mistake.'  

To see The EDIT’s full interview with Sophie Turner go to www.net-a-porter.com or download the free EDIT app at the App Store and Google Play.

Read all about it: To see The EDIT’s full interview with Sophie Turner go to www.net-a-porter.com or download the free EDIT app at the App Store and Google Play