The Mother of Dragons may be best known for her waist-length platinum braids, but stunning actress [1] Emilia Clarke never sticks to any one style when it comes to her hair. From chestnut brown to platinum blonde, and from long and sleek to short and curly, the Game of Thrones star has stepped out with just about every updo imaginable, and her innumerable hairstyles never cease to thrill us. Because it's impossible to pick our favourite, we've rounded up some of Emilia Clarke's best red carpet hairstyles of all time. We'd probably never be able to recreate Daenerys' complicated braid creations, but we may just be able to try a few of these looks.
French Twist Half-Updo
Clarke showed off a new bob at The Terminator red carpet premiere, which she partially pulled back into a cute French twist. With high volume and a few loose strands in front, Clarke's dramatic look was given a romantic softness.
Deep Side-Parted Half-Updo
For the Solo: A Star Wars Story red carpet premiere, Clarke's platinum lob was given a dramatic side part and partially pulled back at the crown of her head. The whole look was completed with delicate gold thread [3], which was wrapped around the elastics in the back.
Old Hollywood Waves
For the Game of Thrones season four premiere, Clarke channelled Old Hollywood glamour with some retro barrel curls. Her 1920s hairdo was styled with a deep side part and slicked back behind her ear on one side for extra drama.
Texturized High Ponytail
For the 2012 Emmy Awards, Clarke stunned with an Ariana Grande-esque high ponytail with a neat centre part. Plenty of teasing gave her updo its volume and texture.
Sleek Centre-Parted Half-Updo
Clarke decided to go half-up, half-down for the 2016 Golden Globe Awards, with her hair given a neat centre part and secured back into a half pony. The rest of her bob was left loose and slightly wavy.
Chic Chignon
While attending a screening of Solo: A Star Wars Story at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, Clarke pulled her platinum hair back into a chic chignon with side-swept bangs. A few face-framing strands helped soften the severe style.
Romantic Undone Updo
At the You Before Me world premiere, Clarke arrived with a messily undone updo, which was parted in the middle and loosely pinned back. A few wispy tendrils were left out of the chignon to frame her face.
Slick Braided Updo
For the GOT season eight red carpet premiere, Clarke's dark hair slicked back into a tight braid and looped at the nape of her neck. The end result: a look that Daenerys Targaryen would definitely approve.
Wavy Lob
Clarke let her hair down for the 2016 SAG Awards, styling her wavy lob with a dramatic side part. Her hair was given a bouncy look with a few strategically curled pieces for a perfect undone texture.
Messy Braid Bun
Clarke looked like a straight-up queen at the 2018 Met Gala, where her hair was worn in a loose braid at the nape of her neck and messily pinned into a bun. Her look was then completed with a crown and colourful fresh flowers.
Segmented Ponytail
Clarke stepped out for the GOT season six premiere with her dark hair pulled back in a long, low pony with a centre part. It was no ordinary pony, however, as it was wrapped in clusters of gold twine [4] for visual interest.
Loose Side Chignon
Clarke's dark hair was swept into a low-slung side chignon for the 2014 SAG Awards, creating a romantic, side-swept curtain over her face. The deconstructed updo made the style appear totally effortless.