15 Shocking Secrets Behind the Scenes of Game of Thrones

8. Gut-Wrenching Heart-Eating Scenes

Emilia Clarke has faced some challenges playing the role of Daenerys Targaryan, from marrying a rampant Dothraki to flying on the back of a dragon. She recently admitted that she was close to quitting the show when she was faced with a grim scene where she ate a horse’s heart. The gruesome reenactment put her off eating meat for weeks.