Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Emilia Clarke Discusses Gender Pay Gap
Emilia Clarke, famous for her role in Game of Thrones, talked about how she enjoyed working with another woman, Haley Lu Richardson, in her new series Ponies.
She said it was special to have a female co-star who wasn't related to her character.
Clarke also mentioned that there is still a big pay gap between men and women in Hollywood, but things are getting better.
She acknowledged that women do a lot of emotional labor, which is now being recognized more.
Clarke also shared her experiences with fame, saying it was overwhelming at times but also flattering.
She feels lucky to be in a position where she can speak about these issues, but she knows not everyone has that privilege.
Emilia Clarke enjoyed working with Haley Lu Richardson in her new series Ponies, appreciating the female co-star dynamic.
Clarke highlighted the persistent gender pay gap in Hollywood, noting that it is slowly improving.
She acknowledged the emotional labor that women perform, which is now being recognized more in Western society.
Clarke described her experience with fame as gradual and overwhelming, especially during the later seasons of Game of Thrones.
She feels fortunate to be able to speak about these issues but recognizes that not everyone has the same privilege.
- Who
- Emilia Clarke, an actor known for her role in Game of Thrones
- What
- Discussion about gender discrimination and pay gap in Hollywood
- When
- During the promotion of her new series Ponies
- Where
- In interviews and discussions related to her new series
- Why
- To highlight the ongoing issues of gender inequality and pay disparity in the entertainment industry
- Actor
- Emilia Clarke
- Series
- Ponies
- Co-star
- Haley Lu Richardson
- Previous Role
- Game of Thrones
- Issue Discussed
- Gender Pay Gap
- Emotional Labor
- Acknowledged in Western Society
- Fame Experience
- Gradual and Overwhelming