Emilia Clarke Reflects on Surviving Two Brain Hemorrhages at Power of Women Event
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Jordan Moreau
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
"Game of Thrones" star Emilia Clarke delivered a moving speech at Variety's Power of Women London event, reflecting on surviving two brain hemorrhages in her 20s. She shared her emotional journey of feeling she had "cheated death," struggling with guilt and fear that the experience had ruined her acting ability. Clarke maintained a sense of humor about the health scare 15 years later, emphasizing that recovery is as important as survival.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledFor a number of years, I felt that I had cheated death, and it was coming to get me.
I truly felt like I had done something wrong, and I shouldn't be here.
I also thought it ruined my ability to act — which some people might agree with
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