• Emilia Clarke was born on October 23, 1986, in London, England, and her father worked as a theater sound engineer.
• She studied drama at the Drama Centre London and graduated in 2009, the same year she landed her role on Game of Thrones.
• Clarke initially auditioned for the role of Daenerys Targaryen via a video submission, which was shot in her living room.
• She had to learn how to ride a horse for her role, and she became quite skilled at it, even performing many of her own stunts.
• Emilia’s father is of British descent, while her mother has a mix of Indian and European heritage, making her background quite diverse.
• She suffered a life-threatening aneurysm in 2011 during the filming of Game of Thrones, but she has since made a full recovery.
• In addition to her acting career, Clarke is also known for her charitable work, including her initiative to support brain injury recovery.
• Emilia has a successful career outside of Game of Thrones, starring in films such as Me Before You and Last Christmas.
• She is an avid fan of the musical “The Lion King” and has expressed her love for it in various interviews.
• Clarke has a pet dog named Ted, who has become quite popular among her fans and often features on her social media.
