Emilia Clarke: 'Game of Thrones' Role Helped Her Survive Brain Injuries

Emilia Clarke, the actress who portrayed Daenerys Targaryen in the hit HBO series 'Game of Thrones,' has opened up about how her role helped her survive two serious brain hemorrhages. Clarke explained to CBS that embodying a strong female character like Daenerys gave her the resilience she needed during her health crisis.

"Playing Daenerys, a character who could literally walk through fire, gave me a sense of strength that I desperately needed," Clarke said. She suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage twice, experiences that nearly cost her life.

Now, having completed a decade of filming 'Game of Thrones,' Clarke is using her platform to help others. She has founded a charity called SameYou, dedicated to supporting brain injury survivors and improving access to neurorehabilitation. Clarke hopes her story will inspire others facing similar challenges and raise awareness about the importance of brain injury recovery.