Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke has revealed she suffered a painful and awkward injury while filming an intense scene for her latest television project.
The actress disclosed that she broke a rib during the production of Ponies, a new Peacock series in which she plays an undercover agent named Bea. Clarke said the injury occurred while shooting a demanding and physically taxing scene that required multiple takes.
Reflecting on the experience, the 39-year-old described the shoot as exhausting and said the repeated filming took a toll on her body. She also recounted an uncomfortable moment when she had to explain the cause of the injury to her doctor, joking about how difficult it was to describe the circumstances.
The role marks a return to more provocative performances for Clarke, similar to the ones that brought her global fame as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones. The revelation comes as Clarke recently reunited with Jason Momoa, her former co-star from the fantasy series, more than a decade after it first aired.
In Ponies, Emilia Clarke portrays the wife of a CIA agent during the Cold War whose husband dies under mysterious circumstances. Determined to uncover the truth, her character travels to Russia to continue his work, navigating dangerous espionage missions that include manipulating powerful figures while grappling with emotional conflicts.
Beyond television, Emilia Clarke has built a strong film career with roles in Terminator Genisys and Solo: A Star Wars Story. Despite her lasting association with fantasy, she has previously stated that she does not intend to return to dragon-themed roles.
Last year, Emilia Clarke was awarded an MBE for founding SameYou, a charity that supports recovery for people with brain injuries. The initiative was inspired by her own survival of a life-threatening brain haemorrhage in 2011.
The actress has since been open about the physical and emotional challenges she has faced, both on and off screen, describing them as experiences that shaped her resilience and outlook on life.
