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TV executives apologized after calling "Game of Thrones" star Emilia Clarke a "short and stocky girl."
Australian news outlet Crikey reported that Foxtel CEO Patrick Delaney attended the premiere of the HBO spin-off series "House of the Dragon"in Sydney. It was reported that he made slanderous remarks when addressing the Australia on Tuesday.
During the speech, an Australian television executive recalled Clarke was late to start watching her series of hits, in which she played Daenerys Targaryen, and the "Game of Thrones" premiere. shared her reaction to a key scene in her episode.
Television execs called the "Thrones of the game" stars Emilia Clarke as "a short, stocky girl." (David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
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The outlet reported that Delaney's comments were not well received by the audience. I felt like I was expecting a laugh together, but the people in the room were clearly shocked," an attendee told Crikey.
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Australian television executives said in a speech: The hit Clarke played Daenerys Targaryen reminded me of how late I started watching her series. (AP, Files)
"Fox The Tell Group apologizes if his remarks were misunderstood and offended," read the company's statement obtained by The Wrap.
The company continued, "[134] the aim for him was that 'Game of Thrones' would be very different for 2011 television and that Emilia Clarke would be relatively well-known." It was about going from someone who didn't exist to being one of the most famous, some of the most beloved actors in television and film."
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Clark's representatives did not immediately respond Fox To News Digital's request for comment.
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"House of the Dragon, Based on Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin's 2018 novel Fire & Blood, the drama explores the events depicted in Game of Thrones. Set 200 years ago, it follows the story of Daenerys' Targaryen. ancestor.
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"HOUSE OF THE DRAGONS" Starring Matt Smith, Emma D Arcy, Millie Alcock, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Yves Best, Paddy Considine, Fabian Frankel, Sonoya Mizuno, and others.
Ashley Hume is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital.
