Emilia Clarke's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Emilia Clarke. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Emilia Clarke is an English actress renowned for her portrayal of Daenerys Targaryen in the acclaimed HBO series Game of Thrones, earning her four Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Beyond this iconic role, Clarke has showcased her versatility in science fiction films like Terminator: Genisys and Solo: A Star Wars Story. She has also starred in romantic dramas such as Me Before You and Last Christmas, solidifying her presence in a variety of film genres.

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

November 2010: Triassic Attack Release

In November 2010, Emilia Clarke starred in the television film Triassic Attack, which was released on the Syfy channel in the United States and received negative reviews. Despite the reviews, she was named a "UK Star of Tomorrow" by the film magazine Screen International.

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2013: Primetime Emmy Nomination

In 2013, Emilia Clarke was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Daenerys Targaryen.

2014: Voted Most Desirable Woman by AskMen Readers

In 2014, Emilia Clarke was voted the most desirable woman in the world by AskMen readers.

2015: Named Esquire's Sexiest Woman Alive

In 2015, Emilia Clarke was named Esquire's Sexiest Woman Alive and received the GQ Woman of the Year Award.

2015: Primetime Emmy Nomination

In 2015, Emilia Clarke was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Daenerys Targaryen.

2016: Award Nominations for Terminator Genisys

In 2016, Emilia Clarke was nominated for Teen Choice Award for Choice Summer Movie Star – Female and Best International Actress at the Jupiter Awards for her performance in Terminator Genisys.

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2016: Primetime Emmy Nomination

In 2016, Emilia Clarke was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Daenerys Targaryen.

2017: Highest Paid Actors on TV

In 2017, Emilia Clarke reportedly became one of the highest-paid actors on television, earning between £1.2 and £2 million per episode of Game of Thrones.

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2018: Critics' Choice Awards Nomination and BAFTA Britannia Award

In 2018, Emilia Clarke received multiple Critics' Choice Awards nominations and was awarded the BAFTA Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year. She was also invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

2019: Nominated for Primetime Emmy Award and Won Shorty Award

In 2019, Emilia Clarke was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for her role in Game of Thrones. She also won a Shorty Award for a video promoting her charity SameYou and the Royal College of Nursing.

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2020: Presented with Public Leadership in Neurology Award

In 2020, Emilia Clarke was presented with the Public Leadership in Neurology award by the American Brain Foundation for her efforts in raising awareness about neurorehabilitation.

July 2022: Resumption of The Seagull

In July 2022, the West End production of The Seagull, starring Emilia Clarke, resumed and was broadcast internationally via National Theatre Live.

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

In 2023, Emilia Clarke was named Actress of the Year at the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards. Also, in 2023, she was awarded the Hollywood Rising-Star Award by the Deauville American Film Festival.

February 2024: Made Member of the Order of the British Empire

In the 2024 New Year Honours, Emilia Clarke and her mother, Jennifer Clarke, were both made Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the civil division for their role in the creation of SameYou. She was invested with the Insignia on 21 February 2024 at Windsor Castle by the Prince of Wales.