Game of Thrones star Nathalie Emmanuel REACTS to Emilia Clarke having two brain surgeries, says she is a beast

The friendships amongst the cast of Game of Thrones are aplenty and one of the most cherished ones is shared between Emilia Clarke and Nathalie Emmanuel. Khaleesi and Missandei of Naath not only share a sweet bond in the TV show but also share a great camaraderie off-screen. Talking candidly about Emilia with People is Nathalie who referred to her colleague as a "joy." The actress shared that she thoroughly loved working with her as well as learning from her. The two keep a check on each other, every so often, since the series reached its end in May 2019.

In March 2019, through an essay for The New Yorker, Clarke had made a shocking revelation of how she underwent two life-saving brain surgeries after having an aneurysm in 2011. It got so bad, that at one point, the actress asked the medical staff to let her die. Post her second surgery, Emila is now healthy and hearty. Giving major props to her co-star for being so strong, Emmanuel shared, "I remember coming back to work and hearing about [her surgeries] and being like, '"Wow, it’s just so crazy and there you are, ready to go back to work.'"

It’s been one of my greatest joys playing Missandei of Naath... The quiet and kind translator. A brilliant woman who overcame so much suffering and found herself, her voice... and her one and only love. She represented so much for me, personally, that I have no choice but to carry the things she has taught me into my life going forward. Thank you to everyone who made it possible for me to play this part... this life changing part... there are too many to list... @emilia_clarke GIRL! I love you... SO much. I’ve loved playing your BFF for the past 7 years. Thank you for being such a wonderful person in my life and a source of light and laughter. The Bad Ass Boss Lady Warrior Goddess club will live on forever @raleighritchie.... Jacoooob! I literally cannot tell you what sharing the screen with you has meant to me. I found performances I didn’t know I had inside me, simply because you gave me so much to work against. Playing Missandei and Grey Worm’s journey has been so special. I couldn’t have asked for a more generous and supportive co-star... Also... We’ve been out in these streets together boiiii negotiating so much but always having each other’s back. Thank you for all of it... you have been a dear friend at every point. To the entire cast and crew... You will always hold a special place in my heart. The love and energy we shared will be hard to match. I feel like I hit the jackpot meeting and working with you all. I love you. To the fans of the show, and of Missandei... Thank you for all the love and support... It’s been a pleasure playing her for you. I know last night was pretty intense for some of you so I invite you to participate in my fantasy where I like to think that, right now.... Missandei is sipping a rum on a beach somwhere in sky ... #andnowmywatchhasended #MissandeiofNaath #Dracarys #thankyouforsupportingme #RIPMissandei #isleofbutterflies # #illbeseeingyou

"She’s such a beast. As a woman, she really picks herself up and keeps going," Nathalie added.

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Meanwhile, Emmanuel also got candid about how she cried her eyes out when she read the script of season 8 episode 4 where Missandei gets beheaded at the command of Cersei Lannister. The actress was sad because she loved her character a lot. However, Nathalie is extremely proud of Missandei's strength and ferocity, even in her darkest moments.