‘Game of Thrones’ star Emilia Clarke receives apology from Australian TV exec over 'short, dumpy girl’ comment

An Australian television executive issued an apology for comments that he made about "Game of Thrones" star Emilia Clarke at the premiere screening of the HBO spinoff series "House of the Dragon."

Ashley Hume is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital.

During his speech, the Australian television executive recalled that he was late to start watching the hit series, in which Clarke played Daenerys Targaryen, and shared his reaction to a pivotal scene in the "Game of Thrones" premiere episode.

"‘I was like, 'What's this show with the short, dumpy girl walking into the fire?'" he said’", according to Crikey.