Actress Emilia Clarke and her mother Jenny both receive MBEs in the New Year Honours for their contributions to brain charity work.
Actress Emilia Clarke and her mother Jenny are named in the New Year Honours for brain charity work.
The star from Game of Thrones experienced two brain haemorrhages in her twenties before co-founding a charity in 2019 alongside her mother, Jenny. Both have recently been honored with MBEs for their contributions to individuals affected by brain injuries.
Speaking to BBC News, Emilia clarke
expressed, “The MBE is a recognition for our cause and the charity, which is fantastic. It’s incredible.” She added humorously, “I’ve inquired about bringing my dog along, but apparently, palace visits don’t accommodate pets.”
Notably, they’re believed to be the first mother-daughter duo to receive the same award within the same honors list.
Emilia clarke, aged 37, expressed her gratitude, calling her presence here to discuss the hemorrhages she endured in 2011 and 2013 “miraculous.”
The first incident occurred at the gym just after she had completed filming for the first season of Game of Thrones, resulting in a life-threatening situation.
However, Emilia clarke highlighted the lack of adequate support and rehabilitation post-hospitalization as a significant issue.
“In the hospital, every day feels like a fight for survival. The constant vigilance, particularly in a neurology ward, is intense. You’re constantly monitored, awakened every two hours. It’s a high-stakes environment. And then, three weeks to a month later, you’re discharged.”
Emilia clarke admitted to being so fearful of leaving the hospital that she deliberately found a reason to return the following day.
Emilia, recognized for her roles in movies like Terminator Genisys, Me Before You, and Solo: A Star Wars Story, shared her pride in raising awareness about her experiences after initially keeping them private.
“I chose to keep my story hidden. I didn’t want it to become a celebrity pity tale,” she expressed.
“The most significant accomplishment is laying the groundwork for discussing this issue. It’s something people feel ashamed about.
“It’s impossible to fully grasp or explain its complexities to others.
“Another source of pride is NROL, our online rehabilitation program that originated during Covid. We’re striving to secure funding to make it more accessible due to its remarkable feedback and results.”
Emilia clarke mentioned experiencing lingering effects like fatigue but clarified she hasn’t faced major consequences from her hemorrhages.
She described her experience as something intangible and unidentifiable but very much real—an undeniable fatigue. “Anxiety seems more prevalent post-brain hemorrhage, but then again, I began watching Game of Thrones around that time, so anxiety might have found its way regardless.”
“There are moments when someone mentions a past event, like ‘Remember that party at 19?’ and I draw a blank. Maybe that’s a fragment lost in my brain. Those conversations echo daily in my thoughts.”
“Yet, considering what I’ve been through and the fact that I’m here talking to you—it’s nothing short of a miracle. While it might not be the norm for those with a brain injury, I feel it’s my duty to use my somewhat functioning brain to discuss it.”
Reflecting on the recent news about their MBEs, she emphasized the significance of her mother’s recognition: “The greatest thing is that my mum received it. Yes, it’s sweet and lovely that it’s both of us, but the charity’s existence is owed to the tireless work my mum does.”
Jenny added her perspective: “The honor we’ve received, I don’t see it as ours alone. We’re just starting this journey to raise awareness, but it’s truly for the tens of thousands who’ve reached out and the millions worldwide who lack a voice.”
Source: BBC News
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