Sophie Turner claps back at trolls: ‘Neglect? It’s called shared custody’

What’s motherhood without music, friends, and yes, a little freedom? Sophie Turner just served a masterclass in owning her right to both parenthood and personal joy.

With equal parts sass and grace, the "Game of Thrones" alum put trolls firmly in their place by reminding everyone that shared custody is a thing.

It started innocently enough: Turner, 29, posted a series of Oasis concert snaps on Instagram, according to online reports. She was beaming, kissing a band member’s photo, and loving every minute of it. Cue the trolls.

One commenter sneered, "Lmfao I think she has forgotten that she has two kids."

But Turner was having none of it.

With perfect timing, she snapped back: "Ah, I’m so sorry, sometimes I forget some people can’t think for themselves ... So … Get this ... There’s this crazy thing called shared custody. Maybe, just maybe, they were with their dad that day,” reported "Page Six". Boom. Mic drop. 

“Lmfao that you think concert venues should operate a no parents policy 🤦‍♀️😆,” added someone else. “Would you say this to Joe?” asked someone else, referring to Turner’s ex-husband and the father of her two children, Joe Jonas.

Motherhood, privacy and public scrutiny

This isn’t just celebrity gossip, it’s modern motherhood. Being a parent doesn’t mean your life ends. Moms deserve memorable nights out, spontaneous road trips, and small moments of exhilaration without guilt, judgment or hashtags like #MomGuilt2025. 

To make this point clear, shared custody isn't unrecognised; it's a common thing. Turner didn’t just draw attention to this; she made an educational point, reminding everyone that respecting a parent's autonomy begins with understanding the basics of co-parenting. 

Co-parenting, across continents, with mutual respect

Their approach to parenting post-divorce reads like a case study. Even across the Atlantic, with Turner now residing in England, they line up their priorities: their children.

A source told People in mid-2025, "There’s a mutual respect [between them] now, and the girls are their priority ... Things between them are better than they’ve ever been since their split."

Joe echoed that sentiment in May on Jay Shetty’s "On Purpose Live Tour". He called Turner “an incredible mom” and celebrated their “beautiful co-parenting relationship.” He also spoke of raising their daughters to be confident, open-minded, and fearless.

“I have a beautiful co-parenting relationship that I'm really grateful for,” he said. “Having an incredible mom, Sophie, for those girls is like a dream come true.”

Turner shares daughters Willa, 5, and Delphine, 3, with Jonas. The former couple divorced in September 2024 after tying the knot in 2019. While Turner has been open about her “incredibly sad” split from Jonas, 35, the pair have also seemingly found their footing as collaborative co-parents.

“There’s a mutual respect [between them] now, and the girls are their priority,” a source told "PEOPLE" in July.

“Joe and Sophie have hit a surprisingly peaceful groove, and they’ve maintained an amicable relationship from two continents, which isn’t easy, but they’ve managed to pull it off,” the source added, referring to the fact that Turner now lives in her home country of England.

Celebrity culture and online trolls

Stories like this strike a chord because they reflect our collective … poking at everyone else’s life through a phone screen.

But when celebrities, especially moms, push back, it shifts the narrative. Turner’s clap-back puts online snoops in the spotlight: why is it okay to police a woman’s calendar but not a man’s?

Fans, quick to notice the double standard, chimed in: “Babe… she’s [allowed] to go out.” “Lmfao, that you think concert venues should operate a no-parents policy.”

“Would you say this to Joe?” What’s also worth noting is how Turner embodies parenting with purpose. In a candid glamour piece, she admitted that being apart from her kids felt like “absolute agony,” but also said motherhood gave her purpose and helped her work through personal struggles. 

What’s admirable is that this isn’t just a clap-back; it’s a moment of bold, beautiful truth. A reminder that parenting doesn’t erase a person.

That co-parenting can be kind and effective. And that sometimes, a bucket hat, a beer, and a night dancing under the lights are exactly what's needed to regroup.