Emilia Clarke Injured Rib Filming Sex Scenes for Spy Series Ponies

Actress Emilia Clarke had a tough time while filming some intimate scenes for her new show, Ponies. The series, which premiered on Peacock in the US, follows Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson as two women leading ordinary lives in the Soviet Union in the 1970s, only to become embroiled in espionage after losing their CIA operative husbands.

During an interview with The Wrap alongside Richardson, Clarke shared that she had to kiss multiple co-stars for the show, and on one particularly demanding day of shooting, she ended up kissing three men for hours, resulting in a broken rib. Richardson confirmed the story, mentioning that Clarke’s small frame made her particularly susceptible to the injury.

Clarke humorously shared that when she went to the doctor for her rib injury, she didn’t hold back in explaining how it happened. “Sex! Times three!” she told him. Fortunately, she clarified that she has since recovered and that her rib only popped out a bit, rather than fully breaking.

Reflecting on her experience with Ponies, Clarke noted how different it was from her iconic role in Game of Thrones. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to have a voice in this new series, something she felt wasn’t always the case. Despite initial nerves about committing to another lead role after her long tenure on Game of Thrones, Clarke embraced the challenge.

The actress’s dedication to her craft is clear, as she navigates both physically demanding scenes and complex characters. It’s a testament to her versatility and talent as an actor. We look forward to seeing where her career takes her next.