'F--- You': Emilia Clarke's battle against nude scenes on Game of Thrones and how Jason Momoa helped

"F--- you." These fiery words spoken by British actress Emilia Clarke during her tenure as Daenerys Targaryen on HBO's legendary series, Game of Thrones, reflect the battles she fought off-camera against nude scenes, as reported by People in 2019.

Battling the Bare on GoT

The celebrated actress confessed feeling pushed into the realm of nudity on the show, an experience that initially left her lost and uncomfortable. With a fresh diploma from drama school, Clarke was thrust into the spotlight and the expectations that came with it, including a notable number of nude scenes.

"I kind of came to terms with that beforehand," Clarke said, recalling her novice days on the massive film set. "I have never been on a film set like this before. I’ve been on a film set twice before then, and now I’m on a film set completely naked and I don’t know what to do and I don’t know what’s expected of me.”

Jason Momoa, A Beacon in the Bare

However, it was Clarke's on-screen husband, Jason Momoa, who made the nude scenes bearable. "It was definitely hard, which is why the scenes when I got to do them with Jason were wonderful," she revealed. Momoa, showcasing his co-star support, stepped in to ensure Clarke felt comfortable and respected during the demanding scenes.

Clarke's Evolution on Nudity

Following a break from nudity between seasons 3 and 6, Clarke returned to bare scenes in the sixth season, this time on a "very closed set." Embracing her newfound control over the situation, Clarke stated, "Taking off my clothes is not the easiest thing, but with the magic of the effects, I don’t have to do a season 1 and go on a cliff and do it."

Clarke's growth is palpable in her subsequent discussion of nudity in the series. The actress defended the show's nudity choices in a 2017 interview with Elle, stating, "It's brilliant. I actually went up to [co-creators David Benioff and Dan Weiss] and thanked them."

Standing tall in the face of criticism, Clarke refuses to let her onscreen nudity overshadow her advocacy for women's rights. "It doesn’t stop me from being a feminist," she boldly told Rolling Stone, affirming her belief that femininity and intelligence are not mutually exclusive.

From her initial trepidation to her eventual acceptance and control over the situation, Emilia Clarke's Game of Thrones journey is a testament to her resilience. As for Jason Momoa, his role extended beyond the fierce Khal Drogo, acting as a pillar of support for his co-star during challenging times.

(Sources: PEOPLE, Entertainment Weekly, Elle, Rolling Stone)

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