16.01.2026 18:11
Emilia Clarke, who plays the character Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones, shared an unfortunate incident that occurred during the filming of her new series Ponies. Clarke stated that she broke a rib while shooting a sex scene, expressing that the set process was more physical and exhausting than she had expected. The famous actress mentioned that the same scenes were repeated for hours, saying, "In a few hours, three men... We pretended to have sex. That day, I broke a rib."
Emilia Clarke, who is etched in memory for her role as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones, brought up a challenging moment she experienced during the filming of her new series Ponies. The famous actress revealed that she broke a rib while shooting a sex scene, stating that the set process was much more physical and exhausting than she had anticipated.
"I BROKE MY RIB WHILE FILMING A SEX SCENE"
Emilia Clarke, who gained worldwide fame for her portrayal of Daenerys Targaryen in the Game of Thrones series, shared the tough moments she faced during the filming of her new project Ponies. The renowned actress explained that she broke a rib during a scene, saying that the set process was much heavier than she expected.
FAREWELL TO THE FANTASY WORLD
The 39-year-old British actress, known as the "Mother of Dragons," recently stated in an interview that she has completely parted ways with fantasy productions. Clarke emphasized that she wants to take part in different genres and more realistic stories in her career.
A SPY STORY SET IN THE COLD WAR ERA
In an interview with The Wrap, Clarke also touched on the plot of her new series Ponies, saying that the production is set during the Cold War. The actress, who plays a woman named Bea who pursues unanswered questions after losing her husband, explained that her character tries to gather information by seducing high-level KGB agents.
PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED ON SET
Clarke noted that she had to shoot consecutive kissing and intimate scenes during filming, stating that the same scenes were repeated for hours. The famous actress described her struggle with the words, "Within a few hours, three men... They kept bringing them in, and I stayed in the same place. We pretended to have sex. That day, I broke a rib."
Previously nominated for the Emmy Awards four times, Emilia Clarke said that Ponies will be a significant turning point in her career. The actress expressed that with this project, the audience will see her in a very different role.