Emilia Clarke & Regina Hall | Actors on Actors - Full Conversation

Emilia Clarke and Regina Hall sat down for a chat for Variety’s Actors on Actors. Emilia Clarke and Regina Hall spent the TV season playing characters who break through the boys’ club. Clarke opens up to Hall about her brain hemorrhages that nearly took her life.
“I always say Daenerys literally saved my life,” Clarke said. “Because it puts you in quite a headspace when you’ve had a brain injury. So walking in her shoes, I just put so much more into each season because it really was life or death and I felt so powerfully that she was saving me that it kind of was like, I couldn’t see anything else - I could only see the show, I could only see her.”
They discuss the process of getting ready for their shows from getting ready to carry themselves in a male dominated world, and the importance of wardrobes for their shows.
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[@jackintheboxtv126]

I never thought I'd live to see the day Brenda met Daenerys

[@dormammuthedreadlord6918]

Dany...The TV is leaking

[@tgreen9774]

Brenda would have been an amazing hand of the queen

[@nicolebrown5987]

@@tgreen9774 Real but loyal...Brenda would have been an amazing hand of the queen

[@danny___928]

this is some scurry shit

[@danny___928]

Lee Calhoun she woulda been like Dany these bitches are fucking plotting against you especially that lil one right there...yeah I SEE U..

[@Auysssie]

Emilia Clarke is so humble. Never seen such humility from a celebrity.

[@edgarambriz1431]

This is why I Stan her and I’m happy for her success

[@dyutiparnaguha8693]

What about Keanu Reeves??

[@drewjpyrc]

Henrique one of us! One of us!

[@BostonBruinsOWN]

She actually said in an article she doesn’t hang out with actors she hangs out with friends who work 9-5s to keep her grounded and now she won’t date actors because of the lifestyle it brings. She’s amazing as fuck.

[@lise895]

@@BostonBruinsOWN Seth Green. Charlie McDonnell

[@Nobodysurvivesevenonebit]

Emilia is such a likable person. Those smile is so heartwarming. Love her so much.

[@edgarambriz1431]

nobody survives even one bit YES

[@skywalker6648]

I'm also lovin' the black dress she is wearing!

[@andythLmuertos]

Emilia and Regina, what did I do in my life to deserve this beauty?

[@sarahjames927]

andy dearth AMEN!!

[@thanostsarbos1197]

What makes you think you deserve this ?

[@coffeebreakwithjayjay578]

my fave episode ...and I've only watched about ten minutes of it :D

[@whatzittooya8976]

Variety's "Actors on Actors" series always grabs the unlikeliest but loveliest duos to have such interesting conversations

[@khancharlie8508]

Regina: I was waitressing after grad school... Emilia: That gives you life skills. How appreciative and positive of both. Great episode 👏

[@bradellmcclain1527]

I love how Regina Hall is trying so hard not to just start talking in a British accent 😭😭😭 true actor lol

[@jasminelaguins6487]

I know I’m soooo late but i searched the comment section to see if i was the only one that noticed 😂

[@AviMarie21]

I noticed it too!!! 😂😂😂

[@manestreambeauty]

It's funny how Regina unconsciously picked up Emilia's British inflection at times. It's funny because she genuinely doesn't even realise it.

[@Aristocratic13]

Manestream Beauty I thought I was the only one who do that. But recently before watching this vid I had a conversation where I found others who do it too. It's really bad if I talk to someone with a African or Caribbean accent.

[@manestreambeauty]

@@Aristocratic13 I'm sure a lot of people do it too - to some degree. It could be out of admiration, or trying to relate/find common ground on a subconscious level. I think it shows you are engaged and almost mesmerized by the other person's way of speaking. Humans are fascinating 😊

[@dadisiolutosin]

I picked up on that as well. Considering that Regina is a native Washingtonian and Black folks in DC don't sound like that at all. I've heard hear speak with her actual dialect and this Regina sounds quite different. Which to me, speaks to her talent and acting ability. Southerners speak the version of American English closest to British English. You see and hear parts of that here.

[@fatiemaabrahams3540]

tell me where pls

[@ashannaandrews9320]

I had to pause the video to see if anyone commented on it. I thought I was trippin'

[@RS-hz2tn]

Emilia, you did not disappoint us, the writers did.

[@astrowiz3544]

I'd even say season 8 was her best performance. It's such a shame that the glaringly bad writing overshadows it.

[@jonathancineus6424]

Beautiful black woman dressed in white. Beautiful white woman dressed in black. Peace. Harmony. Talent. Beauty. Love. I'm happy.

[@everythingiseverything9920]

And they're wearing matching lipsticks

[@TheCoachRC]

I noticed that image too within the first two minutes of the video, JC. Then, I scrolled down to the comments section and I see your observatory comment. What a coincidence!!!

[@astrowiz3544]

They should run the universe together as Ying Yang goddesses

[@androssteague]

The producers coordinate color and styling to the set like that on purpose. Their dresses are no accident

[@oeu3669]

Jonathan Cineus wooooww by wearing those colours the world has now changed. That totally brings peace and harmony to the world 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@astoldbymuriel103]

Emilia has definitely done her homework researching Regina... Love them both

[@xXBLACKOPS28Xx]

Its so great to see that. She actually cares

[@007Fusiion]

Right...the producers gave her nothing

[@GherkinBitchs]

That shows how much respect for the people she is going to see. Not only is she empowering, but she is empathetic, intelligent and funny! She is a rare person indeed.

[@astoldbymuriel103]

@@GherkinBitchs yes. Such a sweet spirit. Her positive attitude and outlook has changed the way I encounter people throughout my day

[@dsolo2161]

@Bilal Khalid ...That's a helluva high😷

[@QUITUTINCIPICTURES]

Emilia's eyebrows deserve an Oscar of their own

[@maurice5809]

came for emilia clarke, stayed for both

[@DayaAce]

Amen 🙏

[@RosemarieDelaMelena]

lolsanvvich cnobber SAME AHA

[@hemantdabas2614]

Same!!! They are both such lovelies!!! 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍

[@4bfam]

Regina is such a gracious woman. Great conversation about their work.

[@candisrm]

Regina is doing that thing where you start picking up ppl's accents when you're around them. Some of her phrasings go half UK status. I'm screaming lmaoooo. Love them both.

[@fuckhowufeel504]

😂🤣🤣

[@Blackcubin1]

What I love about Regina, is that she is nothing like the roles she plays. You would expect her to be like Brenda but shes more like Mrs. Obama.

[@kendrickhenderson5590]

Blackcubin1 exactly

[@1Capnjazz]

Mhmmmmmm. You ain't kno that

[@zellerzlovesyouuu]

I love that Regina slightly slips into a British accent when she's speaking with Emilia lol. Great conversation with two great performers!

[@CadenceOfficialMusic]

xokrizelle I thought I was tripppppinnn Lolol I was looking through the comment to see if I was the only one

[@kavodellasode5203]

I noticed that too! I can feel Emelia noticed that too

[@sheridandunne7544]

i thought i was hearing things lol

[@sambucca1817]

I didn’t hear it. I heard speak posh in an American accent. She wouldn’t pass as a Brit.

[@theyoshow]

It's so cute that Regina's voice wanted so badly to go British at times. Was I the only one who noticed that at times?

[@brianautumn5238]

Ya I was really confused in the first 5 wins when she was kind of switching between accents, but a bunch of actors/actresses tend to do that since it's part of their craft

[@alexsummers1]

Yolanda Perez I noticed that too.

[@zsaraib]

Yesss!!

[@Rocksteddybelmont]

The British accent is very infectious you can't help but mimic it

[@stephaniepinto9390]

Yes!! I was confused lol

[@juliohernandez5230]

Cindyyyyyyy, the queen of dragons is messing up my floor

[@janepaige928]

😂..why did I read this and instantly hear Regina in character!!

[@jazzyjazz8453]

Lmfaoooo

[@amethystjess18]

Lolol 🤣🤣🤣 Cindyyyyy, the T.V.'s leaking!! Lolol!

[@kyrahbrownsimpson9891]

Omdsss I didn’t realise it was her 😂😂😂😂🤣

[@ashleyb128]

I love an effortless conversation between two queens

[@daisychombene4908]

Fleming Frederiksen U mad?

[@dxm3mor933]

I don't know Regina, but after this Interview, I think is a great person.

[@Alex-mn5rs]

Fleming Frederiksen Physical attraction is subjective, but that doesn’t give you the right to be insulting.

[@BananaCake26]

effortlessly scripted xD

[@nomadsteverogersslut]

regina is so pretty.

[@user-fb4sb1zi8g]

Regina was legit amazing in the Scary movie franchise bc Brenda was so different from her and she did it so believably and hilarious.

[@adri211316]

Yess i love Brenda so much

[@keba773]

Why..Regina Hall sound British off and in 😂😂 Give em range Regina 💓

[@strangerthings88]

keba773 lmao

[@smileonlegs1]

lol i said the same

[@DavidArriola]

Emilia is an angel. We don't deserve her.

[@detectivehawk4976]

To be fair you don’t know her in person

[@kee1755]

@@detectivehawk4976 What's your point? She's shown on multiple occasions to be a total sweetheart. Stop being a negative nancy.

[@anthonyortiz3142]

@@kee1755 This is the internet. Most people act like a negative Nancy purely for the lulz.

[@kendrickhenderson5590]

Yes same but regina my heart

[@massalleh5255]

@alex unger No You don't

[@adriannaredders]

variety push emilia for more roles, she is super beloved and can win oscars and then some. one of the best performers of her generation

[@OlandiaAngervil]

I love how Emily is sitting just like the queen in Princess diary

[@ovig8917]

I think it's also the way you're supposed to sit in front of the actual queen...so Emilia did what she knew she was supposed to do in Regina's presence...!

[@OlandiaAngervil]

@@ovig8917 You better stop 😄😆 I love that. Go Head Witcho Great Comment

[@androssteague]

Emilia looks like a typical Disney cartoon and I mean that in a good way. With the big round innocent eyes and the fleek eye brows and the plumpy cheeks and the genuine smile with spotless white teeth. She looks like a Disney animated princess.

[@niamhkelliher3712]

I'm glad they're pushing Emilia to get an Emmy nomination this year. She killed it this season.

[@skurland]

This was one of the best Variety A on A’s yet. No phoniness. Two beautiful, smart and humble women. Rock on ladies.

[@ceceliam9014]

This was very good, for sure. So far my favourite has been Nicole Kidman and Amy Adams together. They really clicked, and opened up in a way I haven't seen either of them do in any other interview :)

[@skurland]

Cecelia M Somehow I’ve missed that one, and I am a big fan of both Amy and Nicole. Thanks for the info!

[@elvinmorales1042]

I see (or read) Emilia, I click. Guilty.

[@PHlophe]

Elvyn, Regina was worth it

[@amyleach7387]

I love how Regina picks up Emilia’s accent when she talks...”actually...”

[@2086jebbro]

Right, I was hoping someone else was picking up on that :)

[@x-menbioforce6336]

lol you notice regina started speaking with a british accent

[@deagalore]

Yea it was cute.. she was really engaged lol

[@DMJV101]

I had to scroll just to make sure I wasn't the only one who heard lololol ....Im guilty of doing that too lolol

[@SterlingSMtr]

Yessss I thought it was just me🤣

[@BossedUpBaybee]

I thought I was tripping lol

[@SonoKono]

I thought I was imagining it but you all heard it too so I know im not crazy or we all are lmao

[@AutumnIvy1995]

Finally Regina Hall is getting the recognition she deserves!!!!

[@its_jag]

it still pains me to know that they ruined a character Emilia brought to life with such a force... I really enjoyed this video, they are both incredibly talented women!

[@BlankCanvas88]

Regina Hall is 48?! You gotta be freakin' kiddin' me! One of my favorite movies as a kid was Scary Movie 3, and I feel like she looks younger now than she did then!

[@claudiao7743]

BlankCanvas88 Fr she actually looks younger now.

[@subaruwrx3381]

She's 53 born 1970

[@jermainejr11]

I’m uncontrollably tickled by the first 5 minutes of this interview because being a huge fan and crushing on the stunning Emilia and am a SUPER-MEGA fan of Regina, hearing her bob and weave - seamlessly and unconsciously - between an American and English accent is the most hilarious thing!!!!! 😭😭😭😭😭

[@WigglyDiggly]

1 Emilia Clarke smile a day, keeps the depression away! *Edit* Thx for the feedback. Emilia Clarke has really made my life better, she is so positive!

[@noldor1430]

Two wonderful women and amazing actresses. Watched Regina in "Support the girls" the other day. Terrific. And Emilia was great all those years portraying one of the most iconic characters ever put on screen. And not just female. She was outstanding in s8. She's everything.

[@zaraguastva1382]

She was great but the writing poo

[@palaviye]

"Existential crisis: Who am I? What am I? Why d- Where are my dragons?" Love that she did that quote, and so spontaneously. Thank you Danny- I mean Emilia.

[@christopherlewis7115]

This is too perfect. I don't watch GOT but I love Emilia. And Regina is one of my favorite actresses.

[@jaehaerysitargaryen7923]

If you watch Game of Thrones, both of them will probably be your favorite actresses.

[@Hellothere23344]

The fact that Emilia worked in a Call Center gives me so much hope :')

[@shaleesal.2060]

Never would put these two together but I love it!! Been a huge fan of Regina Hall since Best Man and I adore Emilia Clarke!!

[@lights4bre890]

Her personality is sooooooo off the charts, man.. I could watch her read the phone book, all day long and never get bored for 1 second.

[@Freewarrior2]

Both of them have worked with Peter Dinklage. Regina Hall on Death at a Funeral and Emilia Clarke on GoT.

[@jlclarke7220]

Emilia's true character and personality shines whenever she does interviews. It makes me love her more each time. Great interview. I love the way their conversation flows, like they're old friends catching up.

[@MahizhiniThigazhnan]

Wow what a women! Incredible women both of them! So much class 😘

[@normephilip9285]

Emilia Clarke is really gorgeous and has a beautiful smile.

[@marvinscott3364]

I just love Regina...she is so ageless...this was a great conversation....Emilia seems so likeable and genuine.

[@ItsBritneyBitch1]

I NEVER CLICKED SO FAST!!! Huge fan of both of them!

[@GorgonDrageil]

This is an unexpected yet interesting convo.

[@Dr.maazaAl]

The way Emilia is setting how elegant her soul is royal

[@jmcg2246]

My life is simple: I see Emilia Clarke I watched the video 😍

[@avnt5196]

JM CG exactly! ❤️

[@mariusxoxo2127]

Emilia Clarke is such a genuine, lovely and funny person. She truly is an inspiration

[@pmartin1]

Emilia has that amazing contrast of humility and confidence. She can make her audience think that she is humble, get you lost in a thought of her actual status in Hollywood. In ten years she has been on one out of two of the most successful shows on tv (Breaking Bad); played lead role in a movie; and play in Star Wars. She is humbled by how lucky she feels to play Daenerys. It’s a beautiful thing.

[@davenitro31]

she also has gorgouse eyes!

[@lostgoth3980]

Emilia is so down-to-earth it hurts.

[@TheColorOfCaramel]

I will remember Daenerys Targaryen from season 1-7, I refuse to acknowledge season 8 cause that was NOT the 'Breaker of Chains'.

[@oceaniamonarch5404]

YESSSSSSS!!!!!! Season 8 is considered a Dead Tape season....No on care or acknowledge it

[@takingitonedayatatime7851]

Love how they keep throwing compliments at each other. So cute😂😊❤

[@Patti326]

I love how engaging Emilia and Regina are its like they're having a normal conversation nothing forced or awkward.

[@cornelia0]

Emilia is going to win that Emmy

[@mimplech]

she better, after this awful stupid season, it's the least that can make up for that shit

[@hollydrawing2318]

Notice how Daenerys has really calm eyebrows and static eyes. Must have been hard for her build new expressions, see how much she speaks with her facial movements. She did a great job since the beginning

[@ss327827]

The fact that Emilia controlled her eyebrows for so long and tried not laughing for so damn long amazes me. It really does.

[@megamoviez]

I'd love to see Emilia try comedy! I adore her!

[@Vvniiiiiicvk]

Watch 'me before you' you won't be disappointed xx

[@tmcc6847]

Me before you

[@megamoviez]

@@Vvniiiiiicvk I hear that's like really sad though

[@Vvniiiiiicvk]

@@megamoviez it is sad actually. I did feel down after watching it

[@astoldbymuriel103]

I Had to purchase Me Before You. I wanted to see more than once

[@mai.vancon]

A comedian in movies and a comedian in real life. *Perfect* 😊

[@strokestv]

Regina’s accent is SENDING me but this was beautiful

[@Nobodysurvivesevenonebit]

Emilia is such a down to earth. Bless her✌

[@marcodeangelo8046]

Lol and bless u to freind cool. Comment

[@AuthenticAna]

Clicked for Emilia ... as usual, I enjoyed listening to her. She asked great questions. Not too familiar with Regina. Yet, this was a good "getting to know" of both actresses. 👏

[@RedDragon770]

she was in 'scary movie'

[@androssteague]

Emilia has practiced good posture for 9 years she naturally does it now.

[@justcutiecats2733]

Emilia, we love you 3000.

[@anuradhagupta7243]

Spent thirty minutes trying to adjust to the fact that Emilia Isobel Euphemia Rose Clarke is a real person. How many levels of perfection are there again?

[@Alex-mn5rs]

Anuradha Gupta Only one, and she’s the sole occupant of it.

[@mckennaloree]

Emilia is such an attentive conversationalist.

[@Alevermor]

I wanted this conversation to go on for two more hours.

[@mariegrimes8085]

Yes!!! it was way too short!!

[@dxm3mor933]

Ends in the best part ❕

[@isidorarandjelovic5274]

Reginas eyes 😻

[@Paul94096]

Regina's so sweet, and seems like a she'd be an girlfriend. And off course everyone's said but dammit Emilia Clarke has to be the most charismatic and likeable person on the planet. Wow.

[@yhourruitiner]

What a nice conversation between these two lovely women!

[@mariegrimes8085]

Two wonderful actresses! I love everything that they are involved with!

[@shaleesal.2060]

Ditto!!

[@zsaraib]

Same!!

[@tamaracharese]

I love how Emilia went fan/interviewer here... we think of her as a seasoned actress but she is quite young and young in this career. I could see her really soaking in the knowledge... and Regina watching her show, you also see the graciousness of a seasoned actress appreciating Emilia’s brilliant work... I felt like I was a fly on the wall in a very intimate conversation

[@takingitonedayatatime7851]

Regina looks stunning in that white dress and Emilia looks stunning in that black dress. They're both two BEAUTIFUL women.🔥🔥🔥🔥😥

[@reynolds_likedawrap]

I 💕 these 2 ladies. Regina Hall is on fire right now and I would love to see Emilia in anything after Game of Thrones. Watching and waiting...

[@skywalker6648]

Have you seen any of Emilia Clarkes movies outside of Game of Thrones?? She has actually done many projects outside of Game Of Thrones while she was still on the show. Terminator Genisys, Me Before You, Solo, Voice From a Stone, and she has more films on the way!

[@Nixie_536]

❤

[@chadstchad]

i love regina hall.

[@TheOSUfan46]

Emilia Clarke’s smile cures my depression

[@poplau1488]

I stand by Emilia-Clarke

[@rufman6979]

sorry but emilia clarke is too likeable, i'm calling the police

[@Loveunknown6853]

Facts, she is so damn cute lock her up I can't take it. 😅

[@dejenneful]

Emilia Clark’s eyebrows , I love it

[@triciacharles8022]

This is something I never knew I needed. We do not deserve this greatness.

[@aylinborjas4226]

Emilia is such a good listener

[@shwetlana3223]

Emilia Clark is the cutest person ever. Adorable personality.

[@Queenb2001]

They are both serving amazing thick brow game

[@vrushalidhongade5725]

Regina is so classy, and Emilia is love. SO happy to listen to them!!

[@Veraisheregggjar]

I am just obsessively watching Emilia Interviews. what a beautiful woman.

[@danvarg]

Regina Hall is so beautiful, that's all

[@PHlophe]

she is old enough to be Emily's mum but looks like her age peer. Frankly those original genes stand the test of times.

[@majito210699]

I love Emilia! She's adorable, and simply the best

[@deadlyinboots243]

Love this. I also love the subtle change with the infliction of Regina's vocabulary as the interview progresses. She slowly began to pronounce "really" and a few other words like Emilia!

[@labelle9921]

Emilia does have such a charming accent, can you blame Regina?

[@KatieGirl07]

Really love these two beautiful talented ladies together! Could watch them chat all day.

[@glipgloppapi9959]

Give the Reginas all the awards, all the roles and all the love 🥺

[@SUPERCORPSunday]

EmiliaClarke is a great interviewer

[@romanova311]

sweet Lord. IBefore the age was mentioned, I was so amazed how Variety has set a much younger girl with Clarke. My God she looks 24-26 y.o. Congrats Regina)

[@nimorris9744]

Love both of these wonderful ladies. I noticed how Regina started sounding like Emilia. Regina is such an awesome actress that she pulled Emilia's voice and I don't think she even realized it. Loved watching them talk.

[@ozzy9348]

Emilia Clarke is perfection 😍😍😍

[@jairogaga]

Brenda from scary movie will always be my favorite role Regina ever played!!! Iconic

[@dechen3432]

they’re so respectable

[@mso008]

Emilia is special. Absolutely gorgeous, charming, talented and so likeable.

[@gmoleta1662]

“ and you have no stalkers do you “ “Uhm yeah yeah yeah “ “ oh you have “ “ yeah “ “ oh “ “ yeah “ “ oh “ “ yeah “ “ oh “ “ yeah yeah “ “ oh “ HAHAHAHAHA this was just funny

[@allllll5609]

When??

[@lovablemusic4ever]

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