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Emilia Clarke: Photos of the ‘Game of Thrones’ Actress

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October 23, 2023 2:35PM EDT
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Happy birthday Emilia Clarke! See the best photos of the ‘Game of Thrones’ actress, right here.

The stunning actress received her preliminary education at St. Edward’s school and Rye St. Anthony school in Oxford from 2000 to 2005, then moved on to study at Drama Centre London. She skyrocketed to fame in the United States in 2011 with a starring role on HBO’s Game of Thrones. Emilia played the the mother of dragons Daenerys Targaryen on the popular show. She expanded her acting repertoire to the great white way in Feb. 2013, playing Holly Golightly in the Broadway production of Breakfast At Tiffany‘s. Emilia has managed to keep her private life out of the spotlight for the most part, however she publicly dated Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane from Sept. 2012 to March 2013. Click through the gallery to see all of the standout moments from her career!

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Emilia Clarke in London

Emilia Clarke in London
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Emilia Clarke showed off her long, toned legs when she rocked high-waisted baggy white denim shorts with a tiny spaghetti strap Tomorrowland Tank Flower Top tucked in while walking her dog in London on July 25. 

July 26, 2021, 1:44PM
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Emilia Clarke at the 71st Cannes Film Festival

Emilia Clarke at the 71st Cannes Film Festival
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Emilia Clarke rocks a white dress as she attends ‘Kering Talks: Women in Motion’ during the 71st Cannes Film Festival on May 15, 2018. She posed ourside near a pool.

June 4, 2019, 2:39PM
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Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen in ‘Game of Thrones’

Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen in ‘Game of Thrones’
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Emilia Clarke gets into character as Daenerys Targaryen during ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8 in 2019. The show had its season finale on May 19.

June 4, 2019, 2:39PM
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Emilia Clarke at the 2018 Emmy Awards

Emilia Clarke at the 2018 Emmy Awards
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Emilia Clarke stuns in a lace, embroidered gown from Dior at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sept. 17, 2018. She looked as happy as could be while posing at the event.

October 25, 2018, 9:19AM
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Emilia Clarke at Lincoln Center’s American Songbook Gala

Emilia Clarke at Lincoln Center’s American Songbook Gala
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Emilia Clarke flashes a big smiles in a sleek, all black look at Lincoln Center’s American Songbook Gala in New York City on May 29, 2018. She posed on the red carpet of the event.

October 25, 2018, 9:19AM
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Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen

Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen
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Emilia Clarke gets into character as Daenerys Targaryen during ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8 in 2019. The show had its season finale on May 19.

June 4, 2019, 2:39PM
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Emilia Clarke smiles for the camera

Emilia Clarke smiles for the camera
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Emilia Clarke hits the carpet at the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sept. 18, 2016. She wore a peach-colored dress to the exciting event.

June 4, 2019, 2:39PM
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Emilia Clarke at the Time 100 Gala

Emilia Clarke at the Time 100 Gala
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Emilia Clarke looks regal in red at the Time 100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City on April 23, 2019. She posed with one hand on her waist.

June 4, 2019, 2:39PM
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Emilia Clarke at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Emilia Clarke at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
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Emilia Clarke poses at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 91th annual Academy Awards ceremony, in Beverly Hills, California, USA, 24 February 2019. She wore a red dress with poofy sleeves.

June 4, 2019, 2:39PM
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Emilia Clarke at the Academy Awards

Emilia Clarke at the Academy Awards
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Emilia Clarke looks like a lilac queen for the 91st annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on February 24, 2019. She paired the look with elegant dangling earrings.

June 4, 2019, 2:39PM
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Emilia Clarke Smiles at the Academy Awards

Emilia Clarke Smiles at the Academy Awards
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Emilia Clarke poses and smiles at the Academy Awards. She wore a beautiful lilac dress that fit her perfectly.

June 4, 2019, 2:39PM
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Emilia Clarke at ‘My Dinner with Herve’ film premiere

Emilia Clarke at ‘My Dinner with Herve’ film premiere
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Emilia Clarke rocks a plunging black blazer for the ‘My Dinner with Herve’ film premiere in Los Angeles on Oct. 4, 2018. She looked thrilled to be there.

June 4, 2019, 2:39PM
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Emilia Clarke in 2023

Emilia Clarke in 2023
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Emilia Clarke looked stunning in this sheer black tulle dress at Vogue World: London 2023 at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on September 14, 2023 in London.

October 23, 2023, 2:31PM