For years, fans have speculated about the salaries of Game of Thrones stars, with Emilia Clarke being one of the most discussed. In a recent interview, the actress revealed the truth behind the cast's paychecks, stating that the reported $300,000 per episode was 'wildly exaggerated.'
Clarke, who played Daenerys Targaryen in the popular HBO fantasy drama, mentioned that the money she made from the show provided her with enough financial security to pay off her parents' mortgage. She also noted that she was 'not discriminated against' in her paycheck due to being a woman.
The series premiered in 2011 and ran for eight seasons before wrapping in 2019. In addition to Emilia, the show starred Kit Harington, Lena Headey, Sophie Turner, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and more.
Clarke has gone on to explore a variety of roles across different genres, including Terminator Genisys, Solo: A Star Wars Story, and Last Christmas. Her other projects include Above Suspicion, Secret Invasion, Criminal, and The Pod Generation.
