‘Game of Thrones’ Star Reveals Her ‘Full Mental Breakdown’ After Show Ended
The Daily Beast • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Emilia Clarke, known for her role as Daenerys Targaryen on Game of Thrones, revealed she experienced a "full mental breakdown" after the show's controversial ending, compounded by the pandemic's timing.
- Clarke reflected on how the professional pause allowed her to gain autonomy over her career choices, as much of her earlier work did not reflect her personal taste.
- The actress survived two life-threatening brain aneurysms during the early years of Game of Thrones, describing the filming of the second season as a harrowing experience.
- Clarke is set to lead a new Cold War-era thriller series, Ponies, premiering on Peacock on January 15, marking her return to television after Game of Thrones.
- She expressed
