Emilia Clarke Clarifies Misconceptions About Game of Thrones Salaries
Emilia Clarke dismisses 'wildly exaggerated' Game of Thrones salaries
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Emilia Clarke has dismissed rumors regarding the cast salaries of 'Game of Thrones', labeling them as 'wildly exaggerated'. In an interview, she stated that claims of earning up to USD 300,000 per episode are untrue, although she did not disclose actual figures. Clarke also reflected on her experiences with fame and health challenges during the show's filming.
- 01Emilia Clarke refuted claims that she and her co-stars earned up to USD 300,000 per episode during 'Game of Thrones'.
- 02She humorously remarked that if the figures were true, she would have been able to afford luxury cars.
- 03Discussions about salaries intensified after reports indicated Nikolaj Coster-Waldau earned USD 1.07 million per episode in the final season.
- 04Sophie Turner explained that Kit Harington earned more due to the demands of his role, highlighting pay discrepancies among the cast.
- 05Clarke also shared her experience of surviving two brain aneurysms while filming the series, discussing its emotional impact.
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In a recent interview with Variety, Emilia Clarke, known for her role as Daenerys Targaryen in 'Game of Thrones', addressed long-standing rumors about the show's cast salaries, calling the reported figures 'wildly exaggerated'. She specifically denied claims that she and her co-stars earned as much as USD 300,000 per episode, joking that if it were true, she would have been driving luxury cars. Although she did not disclose actual earnings, Clarke emphasized that the figures circulating for years are significantly overstated. The topic of salaries gained traction after it was revealed that Nikolaj Coster-Waldau earned USD 1.07 million per episode for the final season. Clarke also reflected on her experiences with fame and the emotional toll of surviving two brain aneurysms during filming, stating that it affected her ability to connect with others. Despite these challenges, she completed all eight seasons of the series, becoming a celebrated figure in the industry.
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