Career Timeline of Emilia Clarke: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Emilia Clarke built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Emilia Clarke is an English actress recognized for her role as Daenerys Targaryen in HBO's Game of Thrones, earning her four Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Beyond this iconic role, she has also portrayed Sarah Connor in Terminator: Genisys and Qi'ra in Solo: A Star Wars Story. Clarke's filmography includes leading roles in romantic dramas such as Me Before You and Last Christmas, showcasing her versatility as an actress across different genres.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

September 2011: Joined SMA UK Trust Team as Celebrity Ambassador

In September 2011, Emilia Clarke became the celebrity ambassador for the SMA UK Trust Team, which raises funds for research into spinal muscular atrophy.

April 2018: Named Ambassador to the Royal College of Nursing (RCN)

In April 2018, Emilia Clarke was named the sole ambassador to the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), pledging to advocate for greater investment in nursing and address misconceptions, as well as tackle issues affecting the profession.

August 2018: Featured in 'Leading Lady Parts' Short Film

In August 2018, Emilia Clarke, along with other UK-based actresses, appeared in the short film 'Leading Lady Parts', which addresses gender inequality in the film industry's casting process.

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2018: Received BAFTA Britannia Award

In 2018, Emilia Clarke received the BAFTA Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year and received several Critics' Choice Awards nominations.

September 2019: Co-hosted YouTube Live Stream for SameYou

On 26 September 2019, Emilia Clarke co-hosted a YouTube live stream with Jacksepticeye, raising over £200,000 for her charity, SameYou.

2019: Nominated for Primetime Emmy Award

In 2019, Emilia Clarke was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role in Game of Thrones. Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in 2019. Also, she won a Shorty Award for a video that was made to raise awareness for her charity SameYou and the Royal College of Nursing.

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April 2020: Began Fundraiser for Charity's COVID-19 Fund

In April 2020, Emilia Clarke started a fundraiser to support SameYou's COVID-19 fund, aiming to raise £250,000 for Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and University College Hospital, and announced the launch of an Instagram series of poetry readings.

September 2020: Participated in Virtual Reading of 'Private Lives'

In September 2020, Emilia Clarke joined Emma Thompson, Sanjeev Bhaskar, and Robert Lindsay in a virtual reading of the play 'Private Lives' by Noël Coward to raise funds for those in the theatre industry struggling financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020: Presented with Public Leadership in Neurology Award

In 2020, Emilia Clarke received the Public Leadership in Neurology award from the American Brain Foundation for her efforts in raising awareness about neurorehabilitation.

2023: Named Actress of the Year and Awarded Hollywood Rising-Star Award

In 2023, Emilia Clarke was recognized as Actress of the Year at the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards and received the Hollywood Rising-Star Award from the Deauville American Film Festival.