15 Shocking Secrets Behind the Scenes of Game of Thrones

7. The Colourful Past of Some of the Actors

There are a few actors among the cast hiding dubious secrets but none more so than actress, Sibel Kikelli, who played Tyrion Lannister’s lover, Shae.
Fans may be surprised to know that Sibel served the adult industry before moving into acting. The actress has Turkish and German roots and exudes exoticism. Producers had to change her character’s back story as they had a hard time convincing the audience she was a descendant of Westeros. They linked her to the free city of Essos instead.