“His charm is absolutely irresistible”: Emilia Clarke’s Mom Was Swept off Her Feet After Meeting Her One ‘Game of Thrones’ Co-star, It’s Not Kit Harington
Emilia Clarke recounted a Game of Thrones off-screen moment when Peter Dinklage completely won over her mother with his charms.
Emilia Clarke has garnered global acclaim for portraying the role of Daenerys Targaryen in HBO’s acclaimed show, Game of Thrones. While the Mother of Dragons garnered significant limelight both on and off the screen, when it comes to who swept off her mother’s heart, he was none other than Peter Dinklage.
While Clarke’s on-screen chemistry with Kit Harington may have won many hearts across the globe, the actor behind the witty and sharp-tongued Tyrion Lannister ended up leaving a lasting impression on her mother.
Emilia Clarke Recounted Her Mother’s Meeting With Peter Dinklage
Peter Dinklage has cemented himself among the top-tier actors in the entertainment industry. After first gaining attention for playing the lead role in the 2003 independent film The Station Agent, Peter Dinklage began expanding his portfolio with diverse roles.
He eventually garnered widespread acclaim for his portrayal of Tyrion Lannister in the HBO series Game of Thrones (GOT).
His sharp-tongued character is known for his intelligence, humor, and complex moral compass. Given that Tyrion became one of the most compelling characters in the series, it is all thanks to Dinklage’s portrayal, who brought his nuance to life.
His portrayal also won him critical acclaim, including multiple Emmy Awards, thus proving his artistic skills. But beyond his acting skills lies his charming appeal that has already won many hearts including that of his GOT co-star, Emilia Clarke‘s mother.
In a 2016 interview with the New York Times, the actress recounted how her mother was completely captivated by her co-star while visiting the set.
His charm is absolutely irresistible. My mom came to the set once. She’s very English. I have never seen that woman blush until I turned around and she was talking to Peter. His wit is quicker than Tyrion’s.
For Clarke’s mother, meeting Dinklage was more than just an encounter with a famous actor as the experience left a lasting impact for her. Given that the actress talked about that story, it only is a testament to his suave looks.
Peter Dinklage Won’t Make a Fuss About His Magnetic Charisma
Having long been admired for his remarkable talent, he was caught off-guard by gaining an unexpected status as an s-x symbol.
Despite many have found falling head over heels for his undeniable magnetism and allure, Dinklage has remained humble about getting that attention.
In the same interview, he wryly reflected on his appeal, joking,
Hey, where were they when I was in high school? Too late, ladies.
In another interview, he acknowledged the idea of being a s-x symbol, keeping the spotlight way far from himself as if it was just another part of the job. In a Playboy interview via PEOPLE, he reflected on the challenges of being a celebrity stating,
Game of Thrones fans are the nicest people ever, but a thousand nice people coming at me gives me claustrophobia.
As for how he sees his status, he rather took it “with a grain of salt.” He continued, “They’ll say, ‘Oh, he’s sexy,’ but women still go for guys who are 6’2. It’s nice that people are thinking outside the box, but I don’t believe any of it for a minute.”
The actor’s reluctance to buy into his own appeal only makes him more endearing. He has only focused on delivering powerful performances which is evidently visible given how much he stands out in the industry. Despite the intense competition from his co-stars Coster-Waldau and Kit Harington, Dinklage’s reputation has continued to grow.
Game of Thrones is available on Max.
