A Closer Look at the Emilia Clarke's Personal Life

Wed Dec 13 2023
By   vickey

Emilia Clarke ruled as the queen of TV shows for almost a decade in one of the iconic series. Yes, Clark is best known for her time as Daenerys Targaryen in the hit HBO show Game of Thrones. While Emilia has called Jason Momoa her husband on the TV show, does she have a real-life spouse?

Clarke never shied away from sharing her love life with her fans. And while the actress isn't married yet, Emilia has been through a slew of relationships over the years. As any big-name celebrity, some of which are but rumors. So, who did the Game of Thrones lead actress date in the past? Here's what we found out about the Khaleesi's personal life!

Emilia Clarke dated Seth MacFarlane in 2012!

When Emilia Clarke started getting the recognition she deserved, the Game of Thrones actress was linked to Seth MacFarlane. Shortly after appearing in the hit series, Emilia began dating the famous actor/voice actor Seth. MacFarlane, like Clarke, is a household name.

Emilia Clarke was in a brief relationship with Seth MacFarlane in 2012.
Emilia Clarke was in a brief relationship with Seth MacFarlane in 2012.
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The duo, Emilia and Seth, initially sparked their romance away from the public eye. Soon after their date, MacFarlane and Clarke confirmed their relationship with the fans. The actress from the recent lackluster MCU series Secret Invasion came forth with the news in 2012.

Things for the actress were going well, and her lead role in the HBO show kept her far from her ex-beau. Due to the busy life of MacFarlane and Clarke, things for the former couple fizzled out. Likewise, Emilia later talked about her relationship with Seth. And she stated a long-distance relationship did not work out for the duo.

Emilia Clarke and her brief fling with James Franco!

Emilia Clarke isn't limited to Seth MacFarlane when it comes to romance! Shortly after her split with Seth, Emilia started dating another massive star in Hollywood! In 2013, Clarke was linked to The Interview star James Franco!

James Franco and his current girlfriend, Izabel Pakzad, were photographed together.
James Franco and his current girlfriend, Izabel Pakzad, were photographed together. 
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During their fling, Emilia was on the rise in her career. Furthermore, Clarke was said to star in the now-canceled movie The Garden of Last Days with her then-boyfriend. Like their flick together, Franco and the Game of Thrones actress saw their fling end soon after.

Despite their breakups being a decade ago, much about Emilia's split with James remains hidden. Speaking of Franco, the talented actor went on to have many more hookups. James went on air and came clean of his sex addiction. The Interview star further stated that he cheated on most of his girlfriends before Izabel Pakzad.

Game of Thrones actress went on a Date with Gotham star Cory Michael Smith!

The following year, Emilia Clarke sparked the rumor once more! Clark was seen holding hands with Cory Michael Smith. Likewise, the internet buzzed with the prospect of Emillia dating once more.

Cory Michael Smith, Emilia Clarke's date at Vanity Fair's Oscars party in March 2014 posted a picture with his female friend.
Cory Michael Smith, Emilia Clarke's date at Vanity Fair's Oscars party in March 2014 posted a picture with his female friend.
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The news trended when Clarke was seen with Cory at Vanity Fair's Oscars party in March 2014. The duo, Smith and Clarke, were rather cozy with one another during the event! GOT actress, Maisie Williams, went to many public events with her ex-boyfriend.

The Game of Thrones actress came hand in hand with her then-partner. Later in the party, Emilia and Cory were spotted slow-dancing and enjoying each other's company. But like her previous flings, Clarke's ship with Smith didn't sail for long. They weren't seen together for long after the Vanity Fair party.

Emilia Clarke dated Terminator Genesis star Jai Courtney!

Emilia Clarke dated Cory Michael Smith briefly in March 2014, but the actress dated Jai Courtney soon after. Clarke and Courtney began their romance shortly after meeting on the set of Terminator Genesis.

Jai Courtney dated Emilia Clarke in 2014 for a short time.
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Clarke's romantic journey with Jai started on the set of their movie. One could call it poetic that Courtney's relationship ended with Emilia after they finished filming the movie.

Emilia and Jai were romantically linked till mid-2015. Courtney confirmed his relationship with the Game of Thrones actress sank a while back. The actor opened up about his breakup in an interview on KIIS 1065's Kyle And Jackie O Show.

Emilia Clarke Allegedly Reignited Her Love Life With Charlie McDowell!

Since her last fling with Jai Courtney, Emilia Clarke become surrounded by rumors of a new flame after three years! Clarke was spotted with the American director/screenwriter Charlie McDowell!

The alleged boyfriend of Emilia Clarke, Charlie McDowell, posted a picture with his wife, Lily Collins.
The alleged boyfriend of Emilia Clarke, Charlie McDowell, posted a picture with his wife, Lily Collins.
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In early to mid-2018, Emilia and Charlie were linked together. However, the duo, McDowell and Clarke, remained coy about their fling. Like most of her past flames, things ended between the two abruptly. 

By late 2018, Emilia and Charlie had unfollowed one another on social media. It further confirmed the duo were dating for a brief time. After the split, McDowell is now a married man! The movie director married the actress Lily Collins.

Emilia was rumored to be with fellow Game of Thrones Star Kit Harington!

The chemistry between the two, Emilia Clarke and Kit Harington, was undeniable on screen. While Emilia and Kit shared a close bond, they kept it strictly platonic. However, Harington and Clarke went on air calling each other BFFs.

Kit Harington and Emilia Clarke were photographed together at Comic-Con.
Kit Harington and Emilia Clarke were photographed together at Comic-Con.
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Jon Snow actor Kit never held a romantic connection with his Game of Thrones co-star. The rumors died when Harington got hitched to his long-time girlfriend. Moreover, Christopher Catesby Harington exchanged his wedding vows with Rose Leslie on June 23, 2018.

Emilia isn't married to a husband yet. But her co-stars like Kit and Charles Dance are married to their partners.

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