Emilia Clarke Explains Why She Turned Down ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Role

Joanna Elizabeth

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Published March 26, 2015

Emilia Clarke lands the April 3, 2015, cover from The Hollywood Reporter.
Emilia Clarke lands the April 3, 2015, cover from The Hollywood Reporter.

‘Game of Thrones’ star Emilia Clarke is the April 3, 2015, cover star of The Hollywood Reporter. The British actress stars in an ethereal shoot photographed by Miller Mobley. In her interview, Emilia reveals she is dating ‘Terminator: Genisys’ co-star Jai Courtney and that she turned down the ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ role that went to Dakota Johnson. “No regrets…I’d done nudity before and was concerned with being labeled for doing it again,” she says.

In her interview, Emilia talks about turning down the role of Anastasia Steele in 'Fifty Shades of Grey'.
In her interview, Emilia talks about turning down the role of Anastasia Steele in ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’.
Emilia looks radiant in a a green dress and black hat.
Emilia looks radiant in a a green dress and black hat.
The British actress is dating her 'Terminator' co-star Jai Courtney.
The British actress is dating her ‘Terminator’ co-star Jai Courtney.
Emilia says she never thought 'Game of Thrones' would become this successful which is now on its fifth season.
Emilia says she never thought ‘Game of Thrones’ would become this successful which is now on its fifth season.

Images: THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER/Miller Mobley


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2 thoughts on “Emilia Clarke Explains Why She Turned Down ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Role”

  1. Sorry everyone it’s an opinion also at the same time it’s not out of jealously at all sorry if I offend them.don’t take it the wrong way I’m not judging them..

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