The "Mother of Dragons" says she wishes she br had kept a piece of the HBO program's production set. Emilia Clarke, via 'Variety' In an interview with 'Variety,' the 32-year-old says it is taking awhile for her to accept that the show is over. Emilia Clarke, via 'Variety' Emilia Clarke, via 'Variety' Clarke goes on to say that playing Daenerys Targaryen helped her get through two brain aneurysms br while on the show.