The Cast Remembers: Emilia Clarke on Playing Daenerys Targaryen | Game of Thrones: Season 8 (HBO)

The actor recalls her first scene, and discusses how taking on the role of Daenerys has changed how she thinks of herself.
Game of Thrones returns for its final season on April 14.

[@Orrppheus]

“every season she gets better” they did her so dirty

[@strangercoz]

Agreed!

[@rigelcorvi]

FR!!! I WAS THINKING OF AN ENDING WHERE PEOPLE SURROUND HER AND TYRION KNEELS AND ALL THE OTHER PEOPLE KNEEL TOO HAILL THE QUEEN OF WESTEROSSS

[@UneOmbredeGeek]

And they kept saying SHE S NOT LIKE HER FATHER but yet... they made Her become that

[@intldawn]

Xale l'ombre de geek ! I don’t much mind the story ending with Dany showing she really is like her father and she succumbs you these tyrannical impulses rather than compassion. I can get behind that storyline. I just don’t think the writing supported it. If that’s where the character was going, there needed to be a lot more exposition leading up that fateful moment in King’s Landing to suggest that she was losing her way, losing sight of the leader she wanted to be. Had they set that up over the last two seasons-even over the final season, honestly-I wouldn’t have been as upset about it. As it stands, we had very little indication that she was unraveling to that degree. It was entirely too abrupt and it saddens me.

[@bozieduble8541]

@@intldawn They needed at least 2 more seasons 10 episodes each, and HBO would definitely have supported that. You're right - given time and exposition, I would have absolutely supported this change in Dany's character. It was the right ending for her character. But they rushed it, and because of that the change was inexplicable. D&D were absolute idiots for not taking the time to expand the plot. It didn't do the show justice at all.

[@emilyhamon8544]

“Fucked up allllll of my Dothraki” 😂 I love her

[@mohawkan423023]

If only she knew what was coming haha

[@mihugong3153]

@@mohawkan423023 Haha yeah. She did fuck them up, all of them.

[@__-yz1ob]

Twice

[@yms6892]

They all came back "D&D logic"

[@dputatami]

HAHAHAHA

[@zanderman15]

Shes one of the absolute most genuinely loveable people in hollywood. I hope her career continues to grow. Shes so humbled by it all and she just seems like a wonderful person

[@shady200S]

And she's so so beautiful too and fun person

[@zekkez]

I imagine since she nearly died through a brain aneurysm that she realises life is too short not to enjoy it and be kind

[@hnys7976]

zanderman15 Hopefully she lives a long a happy life🙂

[@cherylg63]

zanderman15 I agree! I can’t wait to see what roll she takes on next. She’s fantastic!

[@Chocobear555]

@@zekkez : Whaaaat? I didn't know that. I'm glad she survived.

[@karlaalexa9335]

I cant believe the writers decided to destroy her character this season and forget everything she's done the past 7 seasons.

[@ClotildaBeatissima]

This interview makes it sound like Dany is going to make a comeback. Don't underestimate the Mother of Dragons!

[@ClotildaBeatissima]

This interview makes it sound like Dany is going to make a comeback. Don't underestimate the Mother of Dragons!

[@karlaalexa9335]

@@ClotildaBeatissima I don't underestimate Dany. I know what she's capable of. The writers are the ones that appear to have forgotten but hopefully you are right

[@OtakuScandal]

They're definitely gonna make her the final antagonist. HAHAHA

[@Marta-uv4id]

@@ClotildaBeatissima I hope so.

[@mariiashyian2246]

How did she control her brows in GOT? 😂

[@aelicelee2894]

Professionalism

[@andrewtucker94]

CGI

[@evane947]

I've never read anything funnier in my life 😂😂😂 dying

[@EddieGoing]

EXACTLY!!!!!

[@palmtreegal3]

Acting!

[@namarie7]

I just can't watch an interview of Emilia without a smile on my face

[@__-yz1ob]

Fuck I didn't even noticed I was smiling the whole time

[@taurusgirl2238]

I didn't even realize that I was doing it too. OMG!

[@longgroove]

I'm not one to gush over actors or whatever, but I'm totally in love with this lady.

[@namarie7]

@@longgroove So am I!

[@Onigirli]

It's physically impossible to be that cute, I swear. She's a legitimate darling. AND MAD DAENY WAS THE CUTEST PORTRAYAL OF A VILLAIN EVER, just Daeny in a state of complete devastation made my heart go out to her.

[@kevinsexh8]

She is the reason why I loved GOT

[@Andre_APM]

Hot Take: Without her and her dragons, GoT would not be as popular. Then D&D ruined her Edit: Before anyone gets mad. I want to clarify something. I totally believe that without spectacle, the show would still be popular. The show became so popular because of the spectacle that the dragons brought, imo. It began to attract those drunk idiots who watch it in bars

[@Divinemakyr]

@@Andre_APM Arguable.

[@susanajayi6423]

I loved her💜💜😭

[@jamesultron854]

She is the reason why I started Game Of Thrones 😅

[@Divinemakyr]

@@jamesultron854 Emojis=cancer.

[@jewelseng9900]

How are her eyebrows so animated when she’s not playing Danerys lol 😂

[@Carelmartyn]

Right? They are alive! Lol. Her brows got emotions when she's just being Emilia. 😂😂😂

[@jewelseng9900]

Carel May I juz can’t help but notice it hahaha .... such an animated person she is 💗

[@Squakkergrabben]

Her eyebrows are cgi

[@oahuhawaii2141]

They're reenacting "A Dance of Dragons".

[@larrybaisdon7444]

Emilia is so happy and laughing and her character is so serious and regal. What an incredible and beautiful actress!

[@sana_saint]

Emilia is so adorable! And so strong too to have bounced back from her health conditions

[@JinNOSify]

what? What health conditions?

[@bruceching4078]

@JiSo 2 brain aneurysms. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZy9enWqeL-YhdU

[@MrBreakdownBoy]

What the hell! Never knew this! This could have been a very different story!

[@Sweetzerlandia]

Right?! Nothing NOTHING bad must happen to her. She is precious and pure and needs to always be happy and healthy from now on.

[@Syklonus]

@@Sweetzerlandia That sentiment should be applied to everyone.

[@theguywhoplaysgames7604]

You’re My Queen Now And Always.

[@fabio-nc9gx]

that fucking line. that lying bastard.

[@fabio-nc9gx]

@Irina Ratcu she is. i'm always by her side. by the side of daenerys stormborn of house targaryen, queen of the andals and the first men, khaleesi of the great grass sea, mother of dragons and VICTIM OF BAD WRITING AND STARK-FAN-SERVICE. may she rest in peace and ride the great stallion forever with her lovely husband drogo, and son rhaego. fuck i just shed a tear.

[@jacob3358]

[@yasminabdelkoui5470]

😢😢😢😢

[@HeadshotFilms1]

Drinnor No. that hoe went crazy

[@jonelaren2550]

And they ruined her entire character with 2 episodes. WOW.

[@mikehoot3978]

Don't worry. We will remember the real Daenerys. The good hearted, kind and the liberating Queen she was. Her magic really touched our hearts for ever.

[@Onigirli]

To be perfectly honest I only really started liking her in the last 2 episodes. I know it's not a popular opinion

[@mikehoot3978]

@@Onigirli WTF? The last 2 episodes were the denial of the character. 81 episodes of her throwned out of the window.

[@SwimmingRobot]

@@mikehoot3978 sorry but where the fuck did you get 81 episodes from? There are only 73

[@mikehunt9434]

Mike Hoot She always had a crazy side though

[@misssbrit]

Whoever came up with daenerys' background music lately when the dragons come on screen is incredible. Gives me goosebumps.

[@sandrax4088]

Miss Brit the composer is Ramin Djawadi 😊

[@abneernayyer1860]

Same happens to me too every fucking time... So magical...

[@vedoramjattan1878]

Ramin Djawadi,he's a Dany fan which explains alot 😁😁

[@zarashahzad4141]

Yaasss

[@mrjay4060]

All those "TheCast Remembers" Videos break me down every single time.

[@beorngare]

right in the feelings... you can sense the sadness of it coming to an inevitable, kind of need but stil... End...

[@levinam9394]

I cry every video of TheCastMembers. I feel how it is sad to stop, and I really dont know how they find a power inside themselves to work on something else and new.... and as it was in Harry Potter they filmed 10 years like a family too and somebody go further and some of them not...

[@OWlsfordshire]

0 thanks to george or reference to his books in any of them. He is displeased with the show, you shouldnt be emotionally invested at this point. The show died with tywin.

[@chavalomiguel5587]

9

[@joe_laird]

do we all agree that the daenerys soundtrack is insane?

[@existentialism8532]

its bloody gem mate i love it

[@nn-ll9fx]

Actually it's targeryan's sound track...

[@existentialism8532]

@@nn-ll9fx whats your bloody point? Dany was the only targ then so it is her soundtrack

[@libragoddess5990]

Ramin is a genius and his work is spectacular all throughout but yes hers is my favorite

[@levinam9394]

I do love this track

[@LPrussia07]

they preserved Einstein brain just in case, Emilia`s brows should be preserved as UK national treasure.

[@qkey2705]

Lol... indeed

[@thehyperactivesloth6824]

I want one for a pet. õ.õ

[@valrk247]

She could have burned the whole planet with her dragons and I would still love her. My queen til the very end ❤

[@aimee2780]

DrakonyaPrime Jeez who raised you?

[@valrk247]

@@LordDrakonya calm down 🤣

[@valrk247]

@Nathan it's a fanstasy story bruh

[@LordDrakonya]

@@aimee2780 your mom

[@aimee2780]

DrakonyaPrime What an unpredictable answer!

[@abhishek6709]

No one could have played this character better than Emilia, she was great as Daenerys Targaryen.

[@shatakshimishra11]

"He's always been My Buddy...My Pal!" Oooh Ser Jorah that might hurt sooo bad!

[@70sinful]

So he is Ser friendzone in real life too smh

[@paulthoresen8241]

Didn't Sophie Turner say she had a crush on him?

[@phuongvu6979]

@@paulthoresen8241 Rose Leslie also :)))))

[@ctruth6185]

Thank you Emilia Clarke for your timeless & unforgettable portrayal of Queen Daenerys Targaryen a character you brought to life on our screen with passion & excellence.

[@hawksasuke97]

This is why I love Dany. She’s not your stereotypical, Disney hero. She’s a gray character. There is nothing compelling about a morality robot. Gray characters are what made this show a hit in the first place. If most characters were like Jon Snow and Ned Stark, this show would’ve been cancelled ages ago. Dany is great because she’s not afraid to show her ruthless side, because she’s not afraid to use her wits and cunning to deceive her enemies into giving her what she wants. She’s a great character because of the way the writers intentionally highlight her connection to her Mad King father to keep people on their toes about her. She’s got good and bad in her, which makes you never 100% sure what she’ll do next. That’s what a compelling character is about, not just her silly dragons. Sure Jon has overcome adversity, but so have plenty of other characters. There are even others that have overcome death as well. The most interesting aspect about his character is who is parents just happen to be imo. Dany will always be the better written character. She may not be the rightful queen of the Iron Throne, but she is undoubtedly the rightful queen of this goddamn series (right next to Lena Headey’s Cersei, of course).

[@Marta-uv4id]

If they make her the Mad Queen in the end, it would ruin everything that Emelia worked *so hard* for. She portrayed Dany with so much emotion no one else could pull off. They didn't do Dany dirty. They did Emelia dirty. And for that, I am mad.

[@iqranafis3957]

Boy are you gonna be disappointed after today's episode 😂😂😂

[@hawksasuke97]

Iqra Nafis Big facts

[@j.s.2483]

@@Marta-uv4id thts exactly what they did :(

[@teamvoldemort2145]

It all depends who you are, what you relate to... I relate to kindness therefore I love Emilia's portrayal

[@nissid7308]

I love the never seen footage. Imagine all the new behind the scenes footage we will get in the documentary🔥🤩

[@CrisSelene]

I can't wait for that doc. But, on the other hand, it will mean the series is over.

[@catalina9844]

There’s a documentary?

[@ArunSukumar]

@★ Froggie Animation ★ Is he gonna die in that too....😂 ?

[@nissid7308]

Arun Sukumar lmao😂

[@agp11001]

"Thanks for presenting, Sean, really appreciate it" *draws sword*

[@kikis2686]

My eyes got teary hearing her journey as Danerys and her own personal experience on GOT.

[@MamasitaTV]

She was so pure as Dany. I hoped for a better ending for her character. It's been a crazy ride. Loved the show

[@j.s.2483]

man me too

[@Divinemakyr]

Just wait like 15 years for the last two books to be released and you can read those.

[@DiaLaeT]

@@Divinemakyr King's Landing is still gonna burn.... fingers crossed that doesn't happen in a way that causes a worldwide collective groan

[@herloss448]

books arent gonna have this ending now

[@BlackDiamond2718]

“Ride”. Good word to describe the show. ;)

[@tony_elemento]

Dumb writers destroyed Daenerys, the role of her life. How could they? Huge disappointment. I feel so sorry for Emilia, she did an incredible job

[@simona9734]

@wolfbitch82 yes, that's great, but the way they did it was terrible. just because they wanted to move on to Star Wars they decided to rush the show and the story.

[@zarinshapurjee9430]

Actually I think they did a good job I think her character was always going to go that way you could see she gradually was becoming obsessed with the throne and her Targaryen dark side was showing

[@WiredLain_]

@@zarinshapurjee9430 they did a terrible job in the last 2 seasons

[@ThomasABC]

@@zarinshapurjee9430 absolutely agree - every character in the series had multiple sides that are revealed at the right time - this is just one of them .... also a fitting warning to all who choose to follow blindly

[@LE2Goldenhalk]

This woman is a literal Queen, whether she's playing Daenerys or not. No matter what happens at the end of this season, Emilia has been one of my favorite, lovable characters and I can't wait to see what else she brings to this season and future projects!

[@arhamsaa]

Thankfully she isn't Daenerys in real life. How can people love such a hypocrite character, I don't understand that.

[@brian4480]

@@arhamsaa Finally someone gets it...

[@jeffreyferiguraii1865]

@@arhamsaa you must have a lot of free time. I see you a lot in all of comment threads of Dany's fans and you are arguing all of them LOL.

[@napiersh1]

@@arhamsaa Your right. Dany is gonna bite it and so many people are gonna lose their shit.

[@VicInNocal]

"This woman is a literal Queen"...LOL Calm down, nerd. She is just an actress, and a so-so one at that.

[@ladysophrosyne]

She is too precious. She deserves the second life she was given. Bless her❤

[@JonnySublime]

And third.

[@gmoleta1662]

I think third life ❤️ She went through two life threatening aneurysms ❤️

[@ladysophrosyne]

Indeed indeed my good people❤

[@Gamer123766]

I luved her so much. Her struggle from a mere slave to a leader was remarkable. She will always be my queen

[@kotare86]

Gamer123766 You know nothing, Jon Snow.

[@tessdurberville711]

She was never a slave.

[@deayyea]

@@tessdurberville711 Well not technically but kind of, her early years in essos were not pretty.

[@DaenerysHeiress]

@@tessdurberville711 she was threatened with it several times and was very poor as a child so theres that. But not technically sold into slavery but on the show when the khals captured her hands were tied and she did get hit with a whip so and was held against her will really. So i guess its left up to interpretation

[@Axel-ll2jp]

Hands down the most iconic character in television history!

[@crazeecrozbee]

She seems like a very humble, genuine, nice human. Love it!

[@RogueSeraph]

Ramin Djawadi did such an amazing job with the soundtrack to the show. I'm gonna miss all these people 😭

[@jennalogan5552]

I was lucky enough to go to the Game of Thrones live concert event. Absolutely amazing. The variety of instruments from all over the world it really is quite beautiful.

[@RogueSeraph]

@@jennalogan5552 That might have been so awesome.

[@jennalogan5552]

@@RogueSeraph it was awesome lol

[@manuelcampos5169]

A girl tell no lies

[@zizihye5002]

When she said this show literally gave her freedom as a human being, I got chills and couldn't help but tear up along with her. She's not even acting, but Emilia is able to get me emotional lol.

[@lorenagagamonster]

after watching ep 5: my baby i'm so sorry

[@stephenbrown2512]

My favourite character on the show right from the start. She was one of the best

[@batgurrl]

Stephen Brown me too

[@mordor1779]

Daenerys was the worst character of the entire show ...If you love Daenerys, than you don't really like Game Of Thrones since she is all the opposite, a cliché character that can never die with a boring personnality, ALL the opposite or George RR Martin universe. Characters like Varys, Littlefinger, Twyin Tyrion are SO much complex, so much better, they have amazing dialogues and memorable speeches and quotes, Daenerys is the typical crap character loved by normies and 12 years olds, she has no personnality, a shitty story, no cool dialogues but " ShE hAs dRaGoNs looool ^^^". Man poor George RR Martin, must be sad for him to see that his beautiful work is now invaded by kids with shitty taste that watch Game of Thrones just because it's popular without even knowing what makes it so great

[@stephenbrown2512]

Oxycontin. Wow, you sound like such a petulant little child. I don’t like GoT because I like Daenerys 😂 you sound so pathetic. I’ve read the books as well and I’m pretty sure George R R Martin has said himself Daenerys is one of his favourite characters. I love Tyrion and John aswell. She has some of the best and most memorable moments of the series and many people will agree. She has gone through so much to get where she is. You sound like the very 12 year old you claim people are just because they have different tastes and favourite characters 😂. Grow up, clearly your too immature to watch and appreciate the show for what it is.

[@batgurrl]

Oxycontin. Lain ad simple words for you to understand. You are an asshole. She is a favorite of most people because she is a great character. Using a narcotic as your screen name shows how immature you are. Or just a stupid jerk if you think that is clever.

[@musspuss]

@@mordor1779 Dumbass with your copy and paste argument, are you upset that Daenery overshadows your shit personal favourite?? Aaaaashahaha

[@randolphrivo]

Honestly the character/actor who's kept me watching all these years. LOVE Emilia and Dany.

[@mordor1779]

Daenerys was the worst character of the entire show ...If you love Daenerys, than you don't really like Game Of Thrones since she is all the opposite, a cliché character that can never die with a boring personnality, ALL the opposite or George RR Martin universe. Characters like Varys, Littlefinger, Twyin Tyrion are SO much complex, so much better, they have amazing dialogues and memorable speeches and quotes, Daenerys is the typical crap character loved by normies and 12 years olds, she has no personnality, a shitty story, no cool dialogues but " ShE hAs dRaGoNs looool ^^^". Man poor George RR Martin, must be sad for him to see that his beautiful work is now invaded by kids with shitty taste that watch Game of Thrones just because it's popular without even knowing what makes it so great

[@AvgJane19]

@@mordor1779 shutup no one cares

[@mordor1779]

@@AvgJane19 If you don't care why did you answer me you dumb fuck. Another Daenerys fanboy sheep watching game of thrones without even knowing why, just because it's popular, you disgust me.

[@hdhdhedhdh986]

@@mordor1779 are u ok?!😂She is the best character on the show. She does have a personality and an interesting one too. And she is complex and she has developed so much. Also, character than can never a die? Im sorry who was stabbed multiple times and then brought back to life an episode or two later? Jon Snow. Now he is the worst character. He is so boring. He has a bland personality and he has no "cool dialogues" either, whereas Dany has so many great scenes. And "cool dialogues", for example, when she gets the unsullied.

[@hdhdhedhdh986]

@@mordor1779 also yr saying GRRM's beautiful work but u literally just shat on his work by saying shes a shit character.

[@jewelles]

Her relationship with Iain Glen is so strong. I wonder how they managed to film the scene of Jorah's Death? :((

[@kasra...]

jewelle s damn it bro Spoiler

[@seorsiredello4923]

K t.t don’t watch got videos if you can’t handle spoilers, especially when the episode has been there since monday dumbass

[@Brekner]

@@seorsiredello4923 Yeah all these "real fans" that days after the premiere still haven't seen it....such bullshit, lol.

[@harperm32]

I think there is a behind the scenes of ser jorahs death, that would give you a glimpse!

[@janelovesmskimhyunjoo]

It was a very hard time for Iain because while he was on location waiting for filming his wife suffered a brain hemorrhage.

[@mountainman5173]

No doubt about it, Emilia Clarke is an incredible young woman.

[@Maya_k]

When she gets the Unsullied is my fav scene!!!

[@rosen492]

R u army?

[@Maya_k]

@@rosen492 yup

[@ClotildaBeatissima]

Whenever I'm fed up with the injustice of the world, I rewatch that scene, and it makes me feel better.

[@asdfg-vw8zj]

Chicken noodle soup 👌🏻🤣

[@sunnyrays2281]

Yes it gives me chills! Especially when she schools that master on her Valeryan. He’s shocked/horrified she has understood his degrading comments all along and just PROVES her strength. Then he knows it is time to be scared.

[@emma-zk6ql]

I'm not ready to let Daenerys Targeryen go😭😭😭

[@bigvirgonrg]

me neither, my heart i-

[@superflea72]

I've never seen this actor not playing her role, she's a total sweetheart! also, she did a great job as Daenerys.

[@veronicarotin6817]

She is so naturally adorable and true and honest. I can’t imagine how easy it is for a guy to fall in love with her having that character and beautiful face 🤯

[@taylert2509]

Emilia Clarke is the perfect Daenerys Targaryen, I am going to miss her so much 😭

[@redinthethevalley]

She's so amazing not just as an actress but as a human being 💛💛

[@blee1997]

in a past couple of years she had to learn an unknown language (unlike most of the major actors), have iconic white hair, ride a dragon, act as a slave, a widow, a leader outside of westeros, and she wanted people to have "freedom". There wont be a Game of Thrones without Emilia Clarke

[@marysueeasteregg]

She had to speak two artificial languages, Dothraki and Valyrian. I think she is the only one who had to speak both.

[@goodnessgracious2325]

I came for her brightness and I omg I didn’t expect to tear up. So glad I ended up watching it.

[@Cnith]

Next to the word "lovely" in the dictionary, should be a picture of Emilia Clarke!

[@AlvaroLuna97]

"You're a Targaryen, you're the Mother of Dragons" 🔥

[@pocahonthas76]

Dear Emilia, your Daenerys stole our hearts. We could have had twenty seasons of GoT and would never been enough. Thank you. We love you

[@mljr7445]

Emilia should be classified as national treasure I love her childish goofy personality😂

[@RealKyndleNance]

I have and always will love Daenerys 🐉🔥❤️

[@asongoftales]

This video has emotions... It broke my heart and built my emotions for her... I love her as a Queen and she is not worth any hatred ...just love .....She has survived toughest moments of her life..and she has come out with success.. You Deserve our RESPECT EMILIA CLARKE😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@boydudereviews]

Emilia is the type of girl I could have a 2 hour conversation about apples and still be engaging.:)

[@teamvoldemort2145]

@J Black Lol. mean though :)

[@teamvoldemort2145]

Probably true

[@sciencenerd777]

She is very beautiful.

[@juliamarisse]

Her smile on 4:00-4:03 , the most beautiful smile i’ve ever seen honestly..

[@victoriasantoro6692]

Daenerys is The Queen that Was Promised ..Danny #ForTheThrone..Emilia is my HERO

[@husseinalkuzaei9152]

no the prince was promised is John Snow

[@aldinbajrovic9663]

Cvvv 5 Ummm no, the promised prince is Peter Baelish, just wait and see.

[@kyliem3728]

@@husseinalkuzaei9152 lol I love how the show has had characters refer to both of them as the prince that was promised, brought up that it's not necessarily a "prince" (hell in the books Aemon flat out said people were misogynistic for assuming male) and people are still like nO iTs JoN sNoW and ThAt'S iT.

[@ceasefire2825]

@@kyliem3728 its not cuz of some medival mysoginy sis.its because melisandra said so

[@kyliem3728]

@@ceasefire2825 Melisandre who previously believed that it was Stannis (thus isn't always actually right), and Kinvara - another red priestess - states on the show that Daenerys is 'the one who was promised.' But people are still saying it's a fact that it's Jon..? And want to disregard them bothering to say the phrase is actually gender neutral. Why?

[@hawksasuke97]

Daenerys will always be the most authentic, unique, and iconic character on this show

[@caitlinjane92]

Dany will always be my #1 favorite character in this show. Emilia did so well playing her and I can't wait to see what she'll do next now that the show has officially ended.

[@jaehaerysitargaryen7923]

omg she's crying. It makes me wanna cry too.

[@Emy-fv5ny]

4:10 She wanted to cry. 😢😢 My favourite character. Daenerys means so much to me and Emilia did an amazing job. Great interpretation!

[@anonymousnation5235]

Daenerys would always be alive in the depths of my heart....such a precious woman

[@celiohelder1]

Her personality is an absolute gem. Protect this woman at all costs!

[@ilana7745]

Emilia is such an amazing human being. I love her

[@hedkandicaine]

She has some of the most epic, goosebump scenes on the show. They leave you with "wow" even amongst some good storylines with incredible characters. I love so many characters on GOT but her and Jaime are my fave.

[@DaenerysHeiress]

Still the Queen in my eyes all these years later lol absolutely love her Daenerys Targaryen will be a character I remember for my entire life its crazy how watching this show for so long the attachment you get lol and why did her tearing up at the end make me cry 😭😭

[@g.j0428]

She’s so goofy and just silly and she plays such a serious role!! She’s an AMAZING actress!!

[@T01z]

Emilia Clarke is the best. I think she is one of the most beautiful human beings in the world.

[@BlueEyes-WhiteDrag0n]

*3:12* "My buddy" *INTENSE FRIENDZONE*

[@DominicPerry777]

Even in real life...

[@phnargg]

I can’t watch interviews with Emilia without laughing and smiling. She just seems like such a goofy, fun person who lights up the room. And she was so iconic in GOT! I’d love to see her do a more comedic, energetic role someday, she’s just so expressive.

[@fawazyunos9109]

Bad writing killed you my dearest Queen

[@naominnedi]

Emilia is one of my favourite actors from GoT.

[@h4ppy3nd]

Undoubtedly the best character in Game of Thrones for me, if not just the best character out there. The fact that an awesome person like Emilia plays her makes it even better.

[@betsysa6836]

how dare you killed this very nice lady

[@dillonmartin5102]

She was literally the reason why I started the show. I was always rooting for her. Her ending was horrible and I’m so sad it ended the way it did 😭

[@HIGHLIGHTJJANG]

Her being teary is making me all teary 😭

[@Michael-ro7uo]

These interviews are making me cry and im a war veteran

[@anonymousnation5235]

The most lovable person both in GOT and real life....only writing was bad daenerys was not

[@gregwarner3753]

No wonder I cried when the last Dragon carried off his mother. She is a great actor and a really decent person. We are blessed to have her around.

[@misss2573]

I just came back here to tell you that Emilia had the best interview... as usual.

[@carolineinthe60s]

Emilia is the sweetest celebrity EVER. I mean I love all the cast so so much but Emilia's my favorite actress ever, she's just too kind and brave and I LOVE HER💗

[@Cxrinae]

Awful ending for a great character.

[@leexxi5647]

@@mariushenderson3894 Yes it was. They threw out her character development with 2 episodes. You're fucking delusional. D & D Ruined season 8 and ALL of Game of Thrones

[@basman55]

You obviously don’t know why she burned down a town. Her father was a mad king. And she became a mad queen. It was only fitting for her character

[@carlx3358]

@@basman55 you just didn't say that, that reply was so dumb dude, her character was one of the Best of all game of thrones. She deserved that throne better than anybody else on GOT, 8th season was the worst thing of the history of series. The show ended on season 6, or maybe season 7, and all of us agree with that. "because her dad was a mad king" she have said many times to not compare her with her dad, and not blame a daughter for her father's sins, did you even watch game of thrones?

[@himanshidadheech5179]

@@carlx3358 agreed

[@terrancemccovey4599]

@@leexxi5647 nah it’s true they ruined her character like I seen someone’s comment that said why would she cry & lock her dragons up for a very long time when one little girl died and then last episode burn thousands of people for no reason and completely ruin her character

[@Luislr95]

I literally cry at the minute that they were singing happy birthday to her. She is a lovely and humble kind of person and she deserves all the success because she had worked hard to obtain it and she doesn’t have changed her attitude, she has her feet down to earth.

[@TtoskaA]

4:00 I literally had to containe myself to not cry MY GOD I love this girl and this show so much

[@arminhz1340]

The best character with worst ending,the only true queen of westeros

[@stefanh.960]

The ending they gave her was not right... it simply wasn't okay. And I know I am not alone in thinking this.

[@mary.gcarpenter1490]

RAUH! Right on. Only Millions. Me included.

[@DaenerysHeiress]

You aren’t alone at all

[@herloss448]

we are talking about a girl who locked up her own children to save innocent lives just bcuz a one kid got burned but yeah guess shes mad but tyrion who burned thousands alive is a sweet pie( had the biggest kill count till season 8 )🤡

[@woroodalRose]

ohhh i cried when they brought the birthday cake to her... awesome cast and crew; you can feel the love between them.

[@pdc99]

Absolutely love how she says "a lottttt of people in a crrrazy language." 😅💕💁

[@brianfitzgerald499]

Emilia Clarke has to be one of the sweetest, hilarious most adorable actresses we've all had the pleasure of seeing. I wish nothing but wonderful amazing things for her and I pray we all get to see her continue to rise as daneris targaryen has.

[@oc2phish07]

A brilliant actress, a great character and so very natural. You have just GOT to love her.

[@uhlexuh1883]

i think it’s crazy how different she looks in real life and in the show! even though it’s her! i don’t know how to explain it. it’s just so admirable.

[@chrismne92]

The Targaryen theme in the background makes this video even more emotional.

[@daenerystargaryen5171]

I'm gonna miss you Daenerys Stormborn of House Targaryen... I grew up with you... Thank you for all your lessons, thank you for your strength... ❤

[@Himani_inamiH]

She is strangely overlooked these last two seasons and I love Emilia and Dany hope they dont do her badass character disservice please dont she represents a lot more than you think ... I Hope they dont take that away

[@Marta-uv4id]

I mean, if she does come close to going "mad" but doesn't, she could represent mental illness, and show you can get up, and feel better. Then again, that is too clever for D&D to think. I mean, I hope they do, but I'm not sure.

[@DrProctorDoesCoke]

(-:

[@JamieBarrington]

I just adore Emilia! She is a bright light in this crazy world. So pure & wholesome. ❤️

[@TT-by2vz]

Emilia Clarke: Game of Thrones Cast is an Family The meaning of Family in Game of Thrones: ...

[@BloBlas123]

are you reffering to incest?

[@TT-by2vz]

@@BloBlas123 Ya

[@EphraimRyan]

Thought you meant Ohana and I was like what

[@kd3440]

The eyebrows deserves its own interview

[@stefanhristozov608]

Its just a shame they rushed your character arc.

[@Divinemakyr]

It wasn't the fact that they rushed it which ruined it, it was the fact that they did it terribly.

[@Divinemakyr]

@wolfbitch82 Oh, you really want my answer? Well strap in, this will be long: I would have taken at least an extra two or three months to spend polishing the season, I would have taken the 10 episodes that HBO offered me, and ran with that. The battle plans for Winterfell would be more realistic, and Winterfell itself would be setting up defence over the first episode. The second episode is where the Night King attacks; a lot of the characters die, it feels like a huge loss. Everyone has to evacuate further south, and our allies (the good guys) end up teaming up with Cersei back in King's Landing. This time, they have a more pristine plan. (I would have kept Barristan alive, as well.) When the Night King arrives, many of the best warriors armed with Valyrian steel swords battle him. None are successful. The battle rages on, the allies get decimated; but eventually, Arya goes in for the final kill, stabbing the Night King in the neck and killing him, but getting impaled by the Night King's sword in the process. More of a loss, more of a hit. Daenerys will die birthing Jon's children, just like her mother died birthing her and how Jon's mother died birthing him; and the final episode or two will be Cersei on trial; a Trial by Seven. The trial will end with Cersei losing and getting the death penalty. Characters like Brienne and Jaime have a happy ending. Jon becomes King in the North, Tyrion becomes Lord of the Seven Kingdoms, (six now), yadda yadda. Also, I would have killed off all of the dragons in the battle with the Night King. Now, this is a very rough estimate that I've written in like 5 minutes; I imagine I could write something much more pristine and polished with the help of hundreds of writers, millions of dollars at my exposal, amazing actors, and the weight of having to finish the biggest TV show in the world upon my shoulders. I didn't even talk about everything they could have done; there are hundreds of detailed, long videos on KZbin giving an explanation to why season 8 was horrible.

[@manueltraut7947]

@@Divinemakyr Yes please 😭

[@bobBob-oz5zc]

@@Divinemakyr They ruined it by rushing it. Dany's downfall to madness should have been stretched over at least a full 10 episode season, maybe 2, but instead they used 4 episodes to do it.

[@herloss448]

we are talking about a girl who locked up her own children to save innocent lives just bcuz a one kid got burned but yeah guess shes mad but tyrion who burned thousands alive is a sweet pie( had the biggest kill count till season 8 )🤡

[@kimcoates7569]

It's her humility that makes her so charming! Game of Thrones was just the start. I wish Emilia many more fantastic acting roles in the future. She's earned it!

[@Exterminon1]

Without a doubt my favourite Actress on the show

[@oyunveyiyecekler4084]

I love you Daenerys ❤️❤️

[@user-dn9om6cx6q]

Oyun ve Yiyecekler Dany is in our hearts.

[@oyunveyiyecekler4084]

Max H forever ♾

[@Alevermor]

Watching after episode three realizing she’s probably tearing up about Iain because he already wrapped. 😭

[@gaybae331]

The contrast b/w her and Dany's personality is hilarious lol. Love her both ways