Emilia Clarke is a British actress who has gained worldwide fame and recognition for her role as Daenerys Targaryen in the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones. She has also starred in several films, theatre productions, and Marvel Cinematic Universe projects. In this article, we will explore her early life, career, filmography, personal life and public image, and some frequently asked questions about her.
Early life
Emilia Clarke was born on 23 October 1986 in London, England. Her full name is Emilia Isobel Euphemia Rose Clarke. Her father, Peter Clarke, was a theatre sound engineer from Wolverhampton, and her mother, Jennifer, is a businesswoman and the vice-president for marketing at a global management consultancy firm. She has an older brother, Bennett, who works in the entertainment industry and was part of the camera department on Game of Thrones
Clarke grew up in Oxfordshire and attended Rye St Antony School and St Edward’s School. She became interested in acting at age three after seeing a production of the musical Show Boat. When she was ten, her father took her to a West End audition for The Goodbye Girl, a musical by Neil Simon. She went on to study acting at the Drama Centre London, where she appeared in 10 plays
Clarke has Indian ancestry on her mother’s side of the family. Her maternal grandmother was the child of a secret affair between Clarke’s great-grandmother and a man from the Indian subcontinent. She wore light make-up to conceal the darker complexion she had inherited from her father. Clarke credits this background for her family’s having a “history of fighters”. She stated that her grandmother “loved India more than she loved England” and as such, when she died, sixteen-year-old Clarke travelled to India to scatter her ashes
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Career
Clarke made her television debut in 2009 with a guest role in the BBC One medical soap opera Doctors. In 2010, she got her first film role in the television movie Triassic Attack. In 2011, her breakthrough role came in when she replaced fellow newcomer Tamzin Merchant on Game of Thrones as Daenerys Targaryen, one of the main characters and a claimant to the Iron Throne. She received critical acclaim and four Primetime Emmy Award nominations for her performance in the series, which ran for eight seasons from 2011 to 2019. She also won several awards, such as the Scream Award for Breakout Performance – Female, the Empire Award for Best Actress, and the Saturn Award for Best Actress on Television
Clarke also pursued a film career alongside her television work. She played Sarah Connor in the science fiction film Terminator Genisys (2015), opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jai Courtney and Jason Clarke. She played the lead role of Louisa Clark in the romantic comedy blockbuster Me Before You (2016), based on the novel by Jojo Moyes. She starred as Qi’ra in the Star Wars film Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018), a prequel to the original trilogy. She also appeared in the romance films Voice from the Stone (2017) and Last Christmas (2019)
Clarke also ventured into theatre, making her Broadway debut as Holly Golightly in the 2013 play Breakfast at Tiffany’s, based on the novel by Truman Capote. She played Nina in a West End production of The Seagull, a classic play by Anton Chekhov, that was suspended due to the COVID-19 lockdowns. She also voiced the role of Malu in the animated film The Amazing Maurice, based on the novel by Terry Pratchett, which is set to be released in 2022
In 2023, Clarke joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as G’iah, a Skrull leader, in the miniseries Secret Invasion, which is part of Phase Four of the franchise. She will star alongside Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, and Olivia Colman.
Filmography
Clarke has appeared in a number of films and television shows, both in leading and supporting roles. Here is a list of some of her most notable works:
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-2019 | Game of Thrones | Daenerys Targaryen | TV series |
| 2015 | Terminator Genisys | Sarah Connor | Film |
| 2016 | Me Before You | Louisa Clark | Film |
| 2018 | Solo: A Star Wars Story | Qi’ra | Film |
| 2019 | Last Christmas | Kate | Film |
| 2023 | Secret Invasion | G’iah | TV miniseries |
Personal life and public image
Clarke is known for being private about her personal life and relationships. She has dated a few actors, such as Seth MacFarlane, Jai Courtney, and Charlie McDowell, but none of them lasted long. She has stated that she is single and happy as of 2021.
Clarke is also known for being outspoken and candid about various issues, such as sexism, feminism, and health. She has been named as one of the most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2019, and one of the 100 Women of the Year by Glamour magazine in 2020. She has also been ranked as one of the most beautiful women in the world by various publications, such as Esquire, People, and FHM
Clarke is also involved in various charitable causes and initiatives. She is an ambassador for the Royal College of Nursing and the global Nursing Now campaign, which aim to improve the working conditions and recognition of nurses. She also launched her own charity, SameYou, in 2019, which focuses on providing neurorehabilitation access and support for young people who have suffered from brain injuries or strokes. She was inspired to start this charity after she revealed that she had survived two life-threatening brain aneurysms in 2011 and 2013, which occurred during the filming of Game of Thrones. She wrote a personal essay about her experience in The New Yorker, and also spoke about it in a CBS interview
Clarke is active on social media, especially on Instagram, where she has over 27 million followers. She often posts pictures and videos of herself, her friends, her pets, and her work. She also uses her platform to raise awareness and funds for various causes, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the Australian bushfires. She also interacts with her fans and fellow celebrities, such as Jason Momoa, Sophie Turner, and Reese Witherspoon.
FAQs about Emilia Clarke
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about Emilia Clarke, along with their answers:
How old is Emilia Clarke? Emilia Clarke is 37 years old as of 2021. She was born on 23 October 1986.
How tall is Emilia Clarke? Emilia Clarke is 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) tall.
How much is Emilia Clarke worth? Emilia Clarke has an estimated net worth of $20 million as of 2021. She earned $1.1 million per episode for the final season of Game of Thrones, making her one of the highest-paid actors on television.
Does Emilia Clarke have a boyfriend?
Emilia Clarke is currently single and has not confirmed any romantic relationship as of 2021. She has dated a few actors in the past, such as Seth MacFarlane, Jai Courtney, and Charlie McDowell, but none of them lasted long.
Does Emilia Clarke have a tattoo?
Emilia Clarke has three tattoos on her body. She has a bumblebee on her left pinky finger, which she got after filming Me Before You. She has a dragon on her right wrist, which she got after filming the final season of Game of thrones. She has a goat on her left ribcage, which she got after filming Last Christmas.
Is Emilia Clarke a natural blonde?
Emilia Clarke is a natural brunette, but she dyed her hair blonde for the final season of Game of Thrones. She has since returned to her natural hair color.
Is Emilia Clarke related to Jason Clarke?
Emilia Clarke and Jason Clarke are not related, despite sharing the same surname and playing a married couple in Terminator Genisys. They are both British actors, but they have different backgrounds and families.
Is Emilia Clarke a vegan?
Emilia Clarke is not a vegan, but she follows a healthy and balanced diet. She eats mostly organic and fresh food, and avoids processed and junk food. She also drinks plenty of water and green tea. She occasionally indulges in her favorite foods, such as chocolate, cheese, and wine.
Is Emilia Clarke on Twitter?
Emilia Clarke is not on Twitter, but she has an official Instagram account, where she posts regularly. Her Instagram handle is @emilia_clarke. She also has a Facebook page, which is verified and has over 6 million likes. Her Facebook page is Emilia Clarke.
Is Emilia Clarke a good singer?
Emilia Clarke is a good singer, and she has showcased her singing skills in various occasions. She sang “Last Christmas” by Wham! in the film Last Christmas, which also featured her original song “This is How (You Can Save Me)”. She also sang “Mmmbop” by Hanson in a Game of Thrones audition tape, and “The Rains of Castamere” in a Vanity Fair video. She also plays the guitar and the piano.
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