Emilia Clarke has reflected on her time after Game of Thrones, admitting she felt like “old news” once the series ended.
Despite receiving four Emmy nominations for her portrayal of Daenerys Targaryen, the actress never won, something she confessed was difficult to accept.
Clarke recalled sitting at her final Emmy ceremony and realizing the industry had already moved on from the show that had defined much of her career.
Beyond the awards, Clarke opened up about her health struggles during the years she spent on the HBO drama. She survived two brain hemorrhages, the first occurring shortly after filming season one, when she collapsed during a workout in London.
Clarke described the pain as feeling like an elastic band snapping inside her head, leaving her convinced she was suffering brain damage.
Later, while living in New York and performing on Broadway, she endured a second aneurysm that doctors had been monitoring since her initial treatment.
Despite these challenges, Clarke has found purpose in advocacy. In 2019, she co-founded the charity SameYou with her mother, Jennifer, to support recovery for people with brain injuries.
Looking back, Clarke says she once believed she had “cheated death,” but now channels her experiences into helping others navigate similar struggles, turning her personal battles into a mission for broader awareness and healing.
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