1. Emilia Clarke was born on October 23, 1986, in London, England, and her father worked as a theater sound engineer.
2. She studied drama at the Drama Centre London and graduated in 2009, the same year she landed her role on Game of Thrones.
3. Clarke initially auditioned for the role of Daenerys Targaryen via a video submission, which was shot in her living room.
4. 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.
5. Emilia’s father is of British descent, while her mother has a mix of Indian and European heritage, making her background quite diverse.
6. She suffered a life-threatening aneurysm in 2011 during the filming of Game of Thrones, but she has since made a full recovery.
7. In addition to her acting career, Clarke is also known for her charitable work, including her initiative to support brain injury recovery.
8. Emilia has a successful career outside of Game of Thrones, starring in films such as Me Before You and Last Christmas.
9. She is an avid fan of the musical “The Lion King” and has expressed her love for it in various interviews.
10. Clarke has a pet dog named Ted, who has become quite popular among her fans and often features on her social media.
