Emilia Clarke
Emilia Clarke
Emilia Isabelle Euphemia Rose Clarkeis an English actress. She is best known for her role as Daenerys Targaryen in the HBO series Game of Thrones, for which she received three Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2013, 2015 and 2016. Clarke made her Broadway debut in a production of Breakfast at Tiffany's as Holly Golightly in March 2013. In 2015, she starred as Sarah Connor in Terminator Genisys and in 2016 she starred in...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionTV Actress
Date of Birth26 October 1986
CityLondon, England
When I was in my teens, I thought, 'Would I like to try and work hard at being an actor, or do I want to work hard at doing something musical?' Acting won out, but I do really enjoy those moments where I get to just belt something out.
You come from a happy family; you want to create a happy family.
American naturalism is what my indulgent actor side loves: a bit of Tennessee Williams, a bit of Clifford Odets, August Wilson - I would just love to tackle some of that.
I think 'Game Of Thrones' is incredibly true to the books. I think the fans will, hopefully, be very pleased with how true to the books we are.
My dad's a sound designer, and he used to take me to work with him.
I wear tinted moisturized since, on the stage, we tend to wear such heavy stage makeup.
My normal stuff is Dr. Perricone's hypoallergenic range. I have incredibly sensitive skin, so I struggled to find anything because my skin would react to so much stuff.
Any opportunity to get into fashion and find a beautiful dress, I'm very definitely excited about that.
My father always says, ‘Never trust anyone who has a TV bigger than their bookshelf.’ So I make sure I read. Back at home, I just put up a massive bookcase and asked everyone I know and love to help me fill it with their favorite books. It’s been quite nice because I’ve learned a lot about my friends and family from what they’ve been giving me. A book says a lot about a person.
I told my parents I wanted to be an actor, and they were getting ready for a life of unemployment, so they're just happy I'm in work!
I want to be known for my acting, not for my breasts.
Don’t do drugs, don’t have sex, and don’t touch your eyebrows.
I long for the countryside. That's where I get my calm and tranquillity - from being able to come and find a spot of green.
Music is something that's always been a huge part of my life.