Emilia Clarke’s Net Worth: How Game of Thrones Made Her Rich

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According to The Hollywood Reporter, Emilia Clarke was paid $1.1 million for each installment of seasons seven and eight for her role as Daenerys Targaryen on Game of Thrones. Her estimated net worth is now $20 million.

She confirmed her high salary in a Vanity Fair cover story: “I get f*cking paid the same as my guy friends. We made sure of that.”

Emilia Clarke’s net worth is approximately $20 million dollars Emilia Clarke’s net worth is approximately $20 million dollars (Credit: WENN)

In addition, she made a total of around $6,000,000 for seasons 5 and 6 of Game of Thrones. The American fantasy drama television series has made the English actress a rich woman. For the entire run of the show, she may have made as much as $30 million before taxes.

“On Game of Thrones, I have always been paid the same amount as my male costars,” Emilia Clarke revealed at Cannes in 2018. “It was my first job, and I was not discriminated against because I was a woman, in my paycheck.”

Emilia Clarke wears a show-stopping grey aquamarine Valentino dress at the Game of Thrones Season 8 premiereEmilia Clarke wears a show-stopping grey aquamarine Valentino dress at the Game of Thrones Season 8 premiere in New York City on April 3, 2019 (Credit: WENN)

In addition to Game of Thrones, the natural brunette actress has starred in movies like Me Before You, which generated $208 million worldwide, and Solo: A Star Wars Story, which grossed $393 million globally.

Emilia Clarke wearing Prada for the UK premiere of Last ChristmasEmilia Clarke wearing Prada for the UK premiere of Last Christmas held at the BFI Southbank in London, England, on November 11, 2019 (Credit: WENN)

Emilia Clarke has also made a small fortune from endorsement deals with Dior and Dolce & Gabbana.

In 2020, she became the first brand ambassador for Clinique Laboratories, an American manufacturer of skincare, cosmetics, toiletries, and fragrances. ”

“The brand feels fresh and relatable and universal, and those are the traits I believe in,” Clarke said about Clinique in a statement. It’s not known how much she’s being paid to promote Clinique’s custom-fit hydrating system, Clinique iD.

Emilia Clarke in a red Rosie Assoulin Fall 2019 dress with Christian Louboutin shoes, a Tyler Ellis clutch, Nak Armstrong earrings, and an Eriness Jewelry ringEmilia Clarke in a red Rosie Assoulin Fall 2019 dress with Christian Louboutin shoes, a Tyler Ellis clutch, Nak Armstrong earrings, and an Eriness Jewelry ring at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California, on February 24, 2019 (Credit: WENN)

The British actress even looked like a million dollars in a custom Balmain dress with Niwaka jewelry, Jimmy Choo shoes, and a Valextra clutch at the 2019 Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Emilia Clarke in a custom Balmain gown at the 2019 Academy AwardsEmilia Clarke in a custom Balmain gown at the 2019 Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on February 24, 2019 (Credit: WENN)

Not even a debilitating foot injury could keep Emilia Clarke from looking her best at a movie premiere!

While promoting Terminator Genisys in 2015, the then 28-year-old actress used crutches for a mysterious injury. Despite this, Emilia attended the Berlin premiere of the highly anticipated film in towering stiletto sandals!

Emilia Clarke's freshly cut hair and bright red lipsEmilia Clarke’s freshly cut hair and bright red lips (Credit: WENN)

The Game of Thrones star didn’t seem to be in any pain as she posed for photos, wearing Balenciaga ankle-strap sandals and a fashion-forward dress from the brand’s Fall 2015 collection.

Emilia Clarke flashed her legs in a fashion-forward dressEmilia Clarke flashed her legs in a fashion-forward dress (Credit: WENN)

Although the dress wasn’t entirely flattering, Emilia looked chic as ever with her freshly cut hair and bright red lips.

Emilia Clarke attending the Berlin premiere of Terminator Genisys with a foot injuryEmilia Clarke attending the Berlin premiere of Terminator Genisys with a foot injury and being assisted at the Sony Center in Berlin, Germany, on June 21, 2015 (Credit: WENN)

She even managed to ditch her crutches, opting instead to rely on some human assistance to help her through the crowd.

Emilia Clarke's pretty feet and toes in black shoesEmilia Clarke’s pretty feet and toes in black shoes (Credit: WENN)

Would you wear heels after suffering a foot injury? We understand the need to be fashionable, but we hope Emilia didn’t further damage her feet.

While we weren’t able to find her exact pair of Balenciaga sandals, we found a similar style from the brand at Nordstrom that features more sensible heels.

Balenciaga Suede Ankle-Strap Sandals, $655

Balenciaga Suede Ankle-Strap Sandals

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