There is hardly a fan of the acclaimed TV series Game of Thrones who cannot answer the question of who the Dragon Mother is, Khalisi. The actress, who embodied the image of the last representative of the overthrown Targaryen dynasty, became a star precisely because of this role. What is known about Daenerys and the English girl Emilia Clark, who played her brilliantly?
Khalisi: actress who played Daenerys Targaryen
The future "queen in exile" was born in London, it happened in October 1986. The provincial town of Berkshire is the place where the Khalisi spent its first years of life. The actress is not one of the stars born in families that are far from the world of theater and cinema. Emilia Clark's father worked as a sound producer, participated in the creation of many famous musicals.
Legend has it that the girl decided to become an actress when she first came to the theater at the age of three. Parents supported her dream by allowing Emilia to attend the drama club that worked at St. Edward's School. The first theatrical productions with the participation of little Clark were warmly received by the then few spectators, which allowed the future star to further establish itself in his intention.
Study, theater
After graduating from school, she took the first step towards her Khalisi dream. The actress became a student at the London Drama Center, which became a ticket to life for many movie stars (Paul Bettany, Tom Hardy, Anne-Marie Duff). Even in her student years, the girl began to play in the London Drama Theater. Emilia Clarke received the first vivid role in 2007, she embodied the image of Anna Petrovna in the Chekhov production of Wild Honey.
The following role also helped to attract the attention of viewers and critics to the aspiring actress. She was invited to the play, the plot of which was borrowed from the work "Pygmalion", written by Bernard Shaw. It is known that this was the first major role that the future Khalisi played on the stage of this theater. The actress embodied the image of Eliza Dullittle.
In her student years, Emilia had a chance to play in many performances that deserved positive reviews from critics: these are “The Inspector General”, “Hamlet”, “Substitution”, “Midsummer Night's Dream”, “Wake up and Sing”.
The beginning of a film career
Of course, the first series in which Clark starred was not the Game of Thrones at all. The Khalisi actress only started playing in 2011, while her television debut dates back to 2009. The girl was invited to the Doctors TV project, she received a secondary role. The series was favorably received by the audience, but the role of Saskia Meyer, played by Emilia, did not bring her fame.
In 2010, Clark repeated an attempt to declare her existence to the world. “Attack from the Triassic period” - the first science-fiction film in which the future Khalisi starred. Actress Emilia Clark tried on the role of the brave Savannah. Her character was a young girl who is forced to participate in a bloody struggle with dinosaurs who unexpectedly returned to the living world.
"Game of Thrones"
In 2010, actress Clark still had material problems that forced her to rent an apartment with her friends. The need to earn money in several places at the same time, denying himself sleep and rest, did not force the stubborn girl to give up and choose another profession. Of course, luck did not take long.
To take part in the casting for the role of Daenerys Targaryen Clark was offered by the agent with whom she was working at that time. Emilia never read the work of George Martin, the plot of which was the basis for the script of “Game of Thrones”. However, she was eager to play the queen in exile, having learned that this character will become one of the most striking in the new television project.
The main contender for the role of Daenerys at that time was Tamzin Merchant, but the creators for a long time could not finally decide who will play the Khalisi. What is the name of the actress, who will embody one of the key images in the new series, is a question that has occupied all fans of the song “Ice and Fire Song” for several months. As a result, the role received Clark.
Star role
Emilia could hardly have imagined that she would become a star after the release of the very first episodes of Game of Thrones. However, millions of viewers were delighted with her character - a beautiful, courageous and decisive representative of the Targaryen dynasty, who dreams of regaining her kingdom. Clark had a difficult task: she had to show how her character changes, turning from a helpless victim of circumstances into the mistress of her own destiny. Awards, positive reviews from critics and the love of fans show that she brilliantly coped with this task.
Brunette Emilia did not have to part with her native hair color. She turns into a tender blonde with a wig. Currently, she plays Daenerys in the seventh season of the popular series.
Of course, not only in the “Game of Thrones” Khalisi managed to play over the years. The actress, whose photo can be seen in the article, also embodied the image of Sarah Connor in the fantastic action movie "Terminator: Genesis." In addition, she can be seen in the comedy “Hemingway House”, the drama “Spike Island”. The latest tapes with her participation are “See You”, “A Voice from a Stone”.
Personal life
There is little information about Emilia Clarke’s personal life, since she does not like to share stories about her romantic relationships with the press. It is known that for some time her boyfriend was the Hollywood director Seth MacFarlane. The star was also credited with a love affair with Keith Harrington, who plays John Snow in Game of Thrones, but gossip has not been confirmed.