Emilia Clarke and Jason Momoa surprised fans with an impromptu backstage meeting in New York City, reviving memories of their Game of Thrones partnership.
At a Glance
- Clarke was preparing for The Kelly Clarkson Show when Momoa walked into her dressing room
- The actors last shared a public reunion in 2021 at a birthday celebration for co-creator David Benioff
- Clarke promoted her series Ponies while Momoa appeared on The Tonight Show to support The Wrecking Crew
- Why it matters: The encounter reignites fan affection for the iconic on-screen couple and highlights enduring friendships forged on the hit HBO drama
Clarke documented the January 15 meeting on Instagram, posting a photo of the pair standing side by side. “New York has given me so many things to be grateful for on this trip and just when I thought it couldn’t be better…look who walked into my dressing room,” the 39-year-old captioned the image.
In the picture, Clarke wore a long-sleeved black top and flowing black skirt. Momoa, 46, chose brown pants, an olive vest, top hat, and sunglasses for the visit.
A Nod to Westeros
The actress leaned into their Game of Thrones history with two playful hashtags:
- #mydragondaddy
- #westillgotit 🔥
Momoa responded in the comments using the pet name from their characters’ storyline. “Love u Khalessi ❤️❤️❤️❤️ miss u,” he wrote.
Fans immediately recalled the couple’s on-screen endearments. Drogo called Daenerys “Moon of my life,” while she referred to him as “Sun and Stars.”
Previous Reunions
The pair last appeared together publicly in 2021, celebrating an early birthday for Game of Thrones co-creator David Benioff. Clarke had shared a photo then with the caption, “When your sun and stars rolls into town you check that he can still bench press a khaleesi.” Momoa replied, “MOON OF MY LIFE … you are wonderful.”
Busy Schedules in the City
Both actors were in New York for separate promotional duties. Clarke spoke about Ponies on The Kelly Clarkson Show, while Momoa visited The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to discuss The Wrecking Crew.
Key Takeaways
- The chance encounter underscores the lasting bond between the former co-stars
- Clarke’s surprise post generated thousands of nostalgic comments within hours
- The reunion keeps fan enthusiasm alive more than a decade after their characters first appeared on HBO
