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Actress Emilia Clarke went from relative obscurity to her character inspiring many parents to name their children Daenerys when she starred in the HBO seriesGame of Thrones. The actress became one of the leading stars of the ensemble fantasy drama and is arguably one of the most popular characters in modern pop culture.
However, the show is credited with not only having given a new level of stardom to actors like Clarke and Kit Harington but also giving a new lease of life to other supporting actors. One such example is Josephine Gillan. The actress reportedly featured in adult films before playing Marei in the show.
Many Actors Apart From Emilia Clarke Got A Life Because OfGame of Thrones
The term Khaleesi has become almost as popular as any of the monumental pop culture characters in modern media.Emilia Clarkeportrayed the Khaleesi a.k.a Daenerys Targaryen in the showGame of Thrones. The Mother of Dragons quickly became a fan-favorite, and Clarke became a star from relative obscurity.
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From having done only a few commercials and a badly reviewed Syfy Network film to being reportedly paid $1.1 million per episode in the final season ofGame of Thrones, Clarke came a long way (viaCelebrity Net Worth). However, she is not the only success story of the show.
Josephine Gillan, who is known for playing the pr*stitute Marei in the show, was reportedly an adult film star in real life before auditioning for the show. She said to theDaily Mail,
They were looking for young women with natural beasts and no tattoos, who didn’t mind being filmed nked. So I immediately sent in a picture. They wrote back that they wanted me and I was thrilled because it was an amazing opportunity to do some proper acting. But I had no idea how much it would change my life.
Gillan reportedly had a tough childhood and was sent to foster care at the age of 12.
Josephine Gillan Made Her First Appearance As A Pr*stitute In Petyr Baelish’s Brothel
Josephine Gillan had her first appearance in the second season ofGame of Thrones. The actress played the pr*stitute Marei and is seen in Lord Petyr Baelish’s brothel. Gillan went on to reprise her role in subsequent seasons of the show, including the final season.
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Gillan mentioned that she required little direction as she had played similar roles in X-rated films in the past. She said,
They didn’t need to show me how to do anything because that’s how I earned my living.
The actress mentioned that the role encouraged her to pursue serious acting roles and saved her from a dark path. Other adult film stars have also been featured in the show, including actress Samantha Bentley and Sibel Kekilli.
Game of Thronesis currently available to stream on Max.
Nishanth A
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Nishanth A is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 2,000 articles published. He has been an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a scriptwriter at various corporations before that, working on educational content. With a Communications, English Literature, and Psychology triple major, Nishanth usually covers news and analyses on Star Trek, particularly Strange New Worlds and The Next Generation; Doctor Who, the DCU, and more.A Nolan fan, Nishanth spends his time exploring the filmographies of various directors with an auteurial style or can be found making short movies of his own. He has also contributed as a feature writer for Film Companion, focusing on the South division.
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