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Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner says her character Sansa Stark's journey in the hit show has a lot in common with the #MeToo movement.

Turner recently spoke up about her character's similarities with the countless women who have raised their voice after being victims to sexual abuse and harassment for years on end.

From being the powerless and submissive little girl who faced abuse at the hands of Joffrey Baratheon to being manipulated by Little Finger on various occasions and later falling prey to the vicious Ramsay Bolton, Sansa transformed into the well-established and fearless Lady of the North in the most recent season.

Speaking to Screen International about her character Sansa’s evolution, Turner said, “It’s funny the way [my storyline] is kind of mirroring what’s happening in real life, in every industry right now. It’s really interesting how all of these women who were subjected to a lot of horror and oppression are taking a stand against the people who have done this to them. I think that’s why I connected with the #MeToo movement so much. Not just because of being a woman and obviously being a feminist, but also that character.

“She’s used everything she’s learnt up until now to her benefit. She endured so much horror and really was a prisoner season-by-season. She took all of that, and now she has become stronger for it,” Turner said.

Sansa not only managed to rescue herself from Lord Bolton’s clutches but also made sure she punished him in a manner that would befit his cruel deeds.

We have all seen Sansa grow to become a woman who makes her own decisions and steers her own destiny. Despite being a fictional character, her role as Sansa Stark towards the end of season 5 has been a precursor to the #MeToo movement that is taking Hollywood like a storm, making her an inspiration to women who bravely deal with violence and abuse on a daily basis.

The eighth and final season of Games of Thrones is expected to air in April next year.