British actress Sophie Turner, who gained worldwide fame for her role as Sansa Stark in the TV series Game of Thrones, has appeared in public with a noticeably updated look. The star attended the Ballon d'Or award ceremony in London, where she showcased an elegant outfit from fashion house Louis Vuitton. This is reported by the lifestyle project Wave RBC.UA (wave.rbc.ua), and the most discussed element of her appearance was her new dark brown hair shade.

Look at the Ballon d'Or Ceremony

At the event, the 30-year-old actress chose a trouser suit from Louis Vuitton's Autumn/Winter 2026 collection. She complemented the outfit with Luna model shoes and a Le Damier necklace from the same fashion house. Turner styled her hair in soft waves with a middle part, and opted for a subdued makeup palette that did not distract attention from her face and new hair color.

New Hair Shade

Special attention from the press and fans was drawn to the actress's rich dark brown hair color, which marked a noticeable change in her usual look. According to the publication, the new shade is associated with Sophie Turner's work on the Tomb Raider series, in which she will portray Lara Croft on screen—an archaeologist and adventurer who has become a cult heroine of the video game series of the same name.

Lara Croft Role in the New Series

For Turner, whose career is closely tied to dramatic and historical characters, the role of Lara Croft means a transition into the adventure genre. The creators of the series plan to present a new story for the heroine while retaining the atmosphere of the original franchise: according to the plot, Lara travels the world, searches for ancient artifacts, solves secrets, and faces dangerous adventures. Thus, the actress will have the opportunity to offer her own interpretation of one of pop culture's most recognizable images.

Preparation for the Role

Working on the image of Lara Croft required serious physical preparation from Sophie Turner. The actress shared that she trained for up to eight hours a day, five times a week. In addition to workouts, she immersed herself in the franchise's source materials—playing video games and reading comic books about Lara Croft to more accurately convey the heroine's character and manner of movement.

Franchise Legacy

Before Turner, the role of Lara Croft on the big screen was played by Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander, who created two generations of the iconic character. Now, the British actress will join this list, taking on the story of the archaeologist in a television series format. The image change and the new hair shade demonstrated at the Ballon d'Or ceremony became a public signal that the actress has fully immersed herself in preparation for one of the main roles of her career.