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Emilia Clarke Had Breakdown After Game of Thrones

  • Last year, Emilia Clarke told The New York Times she experienced a full mental breakdown after Game of Thrones ended, reflecting on a decade marked by two brain haemorrhages and her father's death.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic forced Clarke to pause her work, creating a stoppage that made her reflect and answer questions she might have delayed for years.
  • Hesitant to take new parts, Clarke explained, `A lead in a TV show? I know what that commitment feels like`, and she was cautious about Bea in Ponies due to the long-term commitment.
  • Clarke is now prioritizing mental health in her career decisions, stepping away from the fantasy genre and seeking greater autonomy over her future role choices.
  • Early in her career, Clarke rarely declined roles, admitting much of her work didn't reflect her tastes while fame and public interactions altered social behaviors, she said.
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As Daenery's Targaryen, she mimics the »Dragon Mother«, now actress Emilia Clarke is breaking up with mythical creatures. In the future, she wants to make her career decisions herself.

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Emilia Clarke reveals 'mental breakdown' after 'Game of Thrones,' swears off fantasy genre

The "Game of Thrones" actress opened up about the emotional toll of being on a hit show and why she’s stepping away from the genre completely.

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The 39-year-old British actress was interviewed by the "New York Times" for the launch of the new series "Ponies"

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For the rest of her life, Emilia Clarke will remain, in the eyes of the public, the iconic Daenerys Targaryen. The actress was unknown to the battalion, like many of her comrades, when she embarked for the Game of Thrones adventure. Eight...

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PerthNow broke the news in City of Perth, Australia on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
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