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Emilia Clarke Sets the Record Straight on Game of Thrones Salary
Clarke said the reported $300,000 per episode figure was exaggerated and said Daenerys’ ending left her furious after years on the series.
- Actress Emilia Clarke denied reports that the Game of Thrones cast earned $300,000 per episode, calling such figures "wildly exaggerated," while admitting she was "absolutely livid" about Daenerys Targaryen's demise.
- Working on the series took a personal toll; Clarke suffered two brain hemorrhages after season one in 2011 and following season three in 2013, which she did not publicly disclose until 2019.
- Although earnings were lower than rumored, the 39-year-old noted her pay provided enough financial security to pay off her parents' mortgage, and she expressed relief at never being offered an executive producer position.
- Reflecting on the "most extreme versions of life" during that 10-year period, Clarke feels "firmly on the other side" and no longer feels trapped by the show's legacy.
- Clarke now prioritizes specific projects, having decided to say "no" more often to wait for the right opportunities, recently starring in the romantic drama Next Life produced on a shoestring budget.
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Emilia Clarke Responds to 'Game of Thrones' Salary Rumors & Shares Honest Thoughts on Daenerys' Ending
Getty Emilia Clarke is opening up about her Game of Thrones experience. The 39-year-old actress, who plays Daenerys Targaryen in the hit HBO series, recently spoke out about how the show ended, her creative input and time on the series, as well as rumors about how much money she made. Emilia Clarke responds to salary rumors During a conversation with Variety, Emilia said that she was able to pay off her parents’ mortgage with her salary from the…
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