Emilia Clarke & Jason Momoa's Off-Screen Friendship Still Warms Our Hearts in 2023
Even 12 years after their first meeting, they still care deeply for each other.
Summary
- Filming Game of Thrones turned out to be a nightmare for Emilia Clarke
- The start of a strong and tender friendship
- Are they still friends?
The camaraderie among the Game of Thrones cast is undeniable, but the bond between Jason Momoa and Emilia Clarke is particularly noteworthy. As on-screen spouses in the first season of the HBO series, they shared some of the most intense scenes, which brought them closer together.
Momoa recognised Clarke's vulnerability as a relatively new actor, especially during the darker and more exposing scenes. He proved to be an invaluable support for Clarke during the filming of those uncomfortable scenes, ensuring that she felt safe and protected throughout. Despite the intense nature of the scenes, including their characters' wedding night, Momoa's demeanour was completely different from that of his character, Drogo.
'He was crying more than I was. It's only now that I realise how fortunate I was with that, because that could have gone many, many, many different ways,' Clarke admitted to Dax Shepard on his Armchair Expert podcast in 2019 (via Daily Mail).
'He was always like, "Can we get her a f***ing robe? She's shivering!" He was so kind and considerate and cared about me as a human being.'
Clarke expressed her gratitude, stating that regardless of whether there was nudity involved or not, she would have struggled with feeling comfortable or accepted on set. She went on to say that the challenging circumstances made the scenes with Jason all the more special, as he reassured her and always looked out for her wellbeing. He became her protector both on and off set, helping her cope with the intense fans and fame that came with the show's success.
Cute reunions over the years
Their friendship has endured even though they haven't worked together in recent years. They still enjoy spending time together, a testament to the strong connection they forged during their time on Game of Thrones. Fans can't help but feel a sense of FOMO when they see the cast reunions, but the bond between Momoa and Clarke is a reminder that some connections made during the days of filming are the beginning of life-long friendships.
The pair never fail to give fans an adorable picture together when they bump into each other at celebrity events, with social media frequently blowing up with love when the pictures inevitably go viral. We got beautiful reunion pictures in 2015, 2017, and 2019, with the pair still calling each other their characters' pet names and terms of endearment: 'moon of my life’ and ‘my sun and my stars’.
Even this year, they continue to show deep love for each other
In January of this year, the pair reunited again at the Sundance Film Festival. The festival was where Clarke was to premiere her new film, The Pod Generation, and Momoa, who was also in attendance, took the chance to congratulate the actress on her latest achievement. He even shared a heartwarming picture of the moment on his Instagram story, showcasing the genuine happiness and pride he felt for his close friend. It still warms our hearts to see these two fantastic actors and even better friends come together to celebrate each other's successes, and this moment was no exception.
Isn’t that sweet?